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What is a Cool Roof?
Simply put, a Cool Roof is a light-colored commercial roofing system that reflects the sun’s heat and damaging rays and readily emits any absorbed solar heat, thereby lowering the roof and building temperature and protecting the roof from sunlight degradation. The potential impact of installing a Cool Roofing System is impressive–-studies show reduced cooling energy demand in buildings by up to 50%. A Cool Roof commercial roofing system saves money, last longer with lower maintenance costs, help reduce power plant emissions, improve air quality, and cut landfill waste. |
What are the life cycle cost savings?
Experts also add that Cool Roof energy saving roof systems and roofing materials provide additional benefits and energy savings associated with sustainability. The highly reflective and emissive qualities of Cool Roof commercial roofing system ensure a longer life than dark-colored or aluminum-coated roofs, which often fail prematurely due to sunlight exposure. For example, beyond the energy savings that allow faster payback on roof investments, Cool Roofing Systems based on proven acrylic technology provide superior long-lasting waterproofing and avoid costly leaks. These roofs can be periodically renewed with re-coats to last decades. A commercial Cool Roofing System reduces capital and operating costs for building owners and property managers. |
What benefits does this product offer our building?
Cool Roof energy saving roof systems and roofing materials have the direct benefit of extended roof life. These reflective and emissive systems block damaging UV rays and reduce high roof surface temperatures that cause asphalt degradation. With unsurpassed waterproofing capabilities, Cool Roof Systems are much more effective than white paint alone in meeting the needs of today’s demanding low-slope commercial roofing. Performance characteristics such as adhesion, strength and stretch levels, exterior durability and resistance to soiling and discoloration are equally important in assuring building owners they have a long-lasting Cool Roof solution. |
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The graph above shows roof temperatures for different roofing systems measured in Central Texas on a clear 90°F day. Acrylic elastomeric coating systems reflect sunlight and release heat best, whereas aluminum coatings, dark-colored roofs, and other roofing materials absorb and retain solar energy so that surface temperatures reach 170°F-200°F, some 50°F-90°F higher than white acrylic roofing systems. |
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Cool roofs are highly reflective, highly emissive roofing materials that stay 50 to 60 degrees F cooler than a normal roof under a hot summer sun. Cool roofs can cut building owners' energy costs. Because cool roofs gain less heat than normal roofs, they reduce the need for air conditioning making buildings more comfortable to the people inside.
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