Augusta Battalion Chief Jason Farris said the odds were 'astronomical' that a misfired firework could ignite an asphalt roof that was covered by a metal roof.

It is a power trio with an emphasis in “power,” and the band is bringing that muscle to the Tin Roof in West Ashley on July 10.

The ingenious minds at Primitive Technology showcase a simple, low-tech fan that generates enough heat with charcoal to melt metal.

After weighing the usual concerns — cost and aesthetics — he has chosen a roof that he believes will help rather than harm: a gray metal roof with a reflective coating.

Floodlight reports on the impact of dark roofing lobbyists in Tennessee, potentially increasing urban heat and energy costs.