Cool Roofing

Cool Roofing

Cool Roofing: Is Summertime Heat Sending Your Energy Costs Through the Roof?

A white pvc membrane is both highly reflective and highly emissive.  This transfers less heat into the building compared to a dark colored “non-cool” rooftop.   As the sunlight hits the building, it is pushed away rather than being absorbed.  Even in colder climates, building owners are discovering the benefits of these roof systems.  

 

 

 

Cool Roofing Benefits

  • They can be 50 degrees cooler or more during hot summer days when compared with other roofing materials.
  • Reflective roofing systems save money and energy during peak energy demand periods – typically mid-days, when electricity demand and costs are highest.
  • The cooler rooftop surface can reduce the cost of operating rooftop HVAC units because the units will use cooler air than if mounted on a dark roof surface.
  • Reducing the urban heat-island effect by reflecting solar heat rather than absorbing and transferring it to buildings.
  • By keeping moisture out while reflecting ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, a reflective roof can help to protect underlying insulation and the roofing substrate from deterioration

 

What You Need to Know

Royalty Roofing is a leader in installing cool roofing systems. We are a Platinum Contractor for Duro-Last, manufacturer of highly reflective, cool roofing systems, which are among the most energy-efficient commercial roof systems available.

New systems installed by Royalty Roofing offers all these benefits, and more. For more information, call us at 800-303-8392.

 

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Posted by Sarah Hayes