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Energy Cool Roofs
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your roof and cool your building. A roof's
light reflectivity is an important factor in
reducing energy demands associated with air
conditioning, one of the greatest expenses of
managing commercial buildings. Additionally,
highly reflective roofs
reduce the “urban heat island effect” that results
from dark roofs and dark paved surfaces absorbing
the suns rays. Governmental incentives now
encourage the replacement of roofs with reflective
or light-colored roofing materials, and materials
that are good insulators.
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A popular choice is the elastomeric-coated roof, which
provides a water-tight seal and can often be applied
without wasteful removal of the old roof. For
residential and commercial building owners alike,
cool roof options should be considered in
conjunction with solar electric, solar thermal, and
improved insulation roofs especially when considering
roof repair or replacement. Often, the energy
savings can recoup the incremental cost of any of
these roofing choices; taking advantage of the
opportunity during a roof replacement makes a lot of
sense.
Contact our staff and we can help you get started.
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For further information, go to
Cool Roof Rating Council.
Educational Links:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Heat Island Group
DOE Cool Roof Calculator
California Energy Commission - Cool Roofs Information
Policy Links:
California Energy Code Title 24 Updates
Other Links:
Roof Consultants Institute (RCI)
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Last updated: Thursday, 02/09/2012
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