Increasing costs of oil and greater sensitivity to environmental
implications of construction practices is forcing the roofing
industry to address some new realities. As a result, building
energy cost savings from roofs and roof system durability have
become important factors.
During the past several years, construction literature has
explored how field-applied roof coatings relate to cool roofs and
energy savings; roof system maintenance and sustainability; and
other specific programs such as the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System,™
ENERGY STAR® and California's Title 24.
In many cases, the discussion is presented through issues,
alternatives and options: What is a cool roof, and what is required
of a field-applied coating to make it cool? How do field-applied
roof coatings fit in the cool roof marketplace; what benefits do
they provide; and what are their limitations? Do field-applied
reflective roof coatings provide real value, and are they part of
the solution to the energy and environmental issues that face the
roofing industry?
Field-applied reflective roof coatings can offer benefits and
potentials in the developing cool roof marketplace. Coatings also
can extend the useful life of nearly every roof substrate by
keeping a roof surface cool and providing a level of protection
from the sun and weather. So what do you need to know to select the
right coating for a specific purpose; be assured of achieving
desired benefits; provide potential energy savings; and produce a
positive...
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