Energy Efficient Roofs – Green Roofs
A white, reflective roof can save you 20%–30% or more on energy costs. There are several options to convert your roof, but a liquid applied roof system is the most cost-effective option if your roof qualifies.
The darker the roof and/or the more square feet your roof covers, the higher the impact when you change to a reflective roof. Imagine this on your roof.
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Substituting a weathered cool white roof (solar reflectance 0.55) for a weathered conventional gray roof (solar reflectance 0.20) yielded annual cooling energy savings per unit conditioned roof area ranging from 3.30 kWh/m² in Alaska to 7.69 kWh/m² in Arizona, with nationwide average savings as well. Springer science article on white roof savings
According to the EPA, a California study found that cool roofs provide an average yearly net savings of almost 50 cents per square foot. EPA.gov
The government Office of Scientific and Technical Information study shows that coating roofs white reduced summertime average daily air-conditioning electricity use from 2% to 63%. OSTI.gov study
10 Reasons Why Roof Restoration Makes Sense
- Cost is one-half or less than the price of roof replacement
- Installed in about one-third the time of roof replacement
- Reduce cooling costs 20%–35%
- Creates a seamless single membrane unlike systems that are welded, glued, or mechanically attached
- Installation does not interrupt business processes; minimal noise, trash, and debris during installation
- You are not required to remove the existing roof, so you may avoid certain new code upgrade requirements
- Extends the life of your roof for years at a fraction of the cost
- Can overcome design flaws
- Can fix “island roofs” that are normally inaccessible or cost-prohibitive to reach
- Warranties including labor and material may be available for up to 20 years
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