Seamless Cool Roof Systems and the Benefits Reducing my energy costs with a Cool Roof? What do they mean by Urban Heat Islands? How can I improve the environment with a Cool Roof System? These questions are but a few asked when first introduced to the concept of reducing energy with a seamless Cool Roof System, yet most people seek the more prominent energy saving methods for a myriad of myths and reasons. FACT: A Cool Roof System effectively addresses the building envelope energy consumption and improves the combined efforts of energy saving systems.
Easy to understand terms: A seamless Cool Roof System improves the building envelope, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the energy systems such as PV Solar. The Cool Roof System further improves upon that application by reducing the amount of operating time for HVAC Equipment. Less operation saves energy, and extends the life of the equipment itself. |
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Cool Roof Systems are not new to the energy saving industry. Cool Roof Systems have a positive environmental effect to the extent of reducing Global Warming and produce energy savings that merit rebates and tax incentives. California Assembly Bill 811 is one effort to address implementation of energy saving methods. So what are the benefits to be enjoyed by the application of a Cool Roof? The following are a few:
1. Standard roofing materials sometimes require removal for repair due to the structural weight factor. Often when this point is reached, the roof has seen several layers applied over an extended period of time. When removed, this roofing waste is transported to the local land fill producing a negative impact upon the environment. In comparison, a Cool Roof System has very little impact upon structural weight and no impact to land fills, cost of transportation and manpower.
2. Darker colors will not reflect heat as effectively as a white roof, but absorb and place additional stress on the atmosphere, mechanical HVAC equipment and increase energy consumption.
3. Urban Heat Islands? Elevated temperature particularly during the summer, can adversely affect the environment and quality of life. Higher temperatures in summer increase energy demand for cooling and place additional demand on the electricity grid during peak periods of demand. One study estimates that the heat island effect is responsible for 5–10% of peak electricity demand for cooling buildings in cities. Increasing energy demand generally results in greater emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Hot weather, along with increased air pollution, contributes to general discomfort, respiratory difficulties, heat stroke and heat-related afflictions.
There is an overwhelming abundance of information regarding the positive effects of Cool Roof Systems and the capability to reduce energy consumption and save money. It parallels and supports the positive effects of going GREEN.
Our commitment to provide quality products by accredited by CRRC laboratories with competitive pricing should encourage further investigation into the benefits of a Cool Roof System.
