PERTH AMBOY, N.J. -
Englert, Inc., an innovator of onsite metal roofing and gutter systems,
announced that all of its standard colors for metal roofing material, including
its
PermaMetallic colors, are now LEED compliant for steep slope
roofing applications.
All of Englert’s colors exceed the LEED Solar Reflective
Index (SRI) minimum requirement of 29, a key factor for architects seeking LEED
certification for energy savings on roofing, materials.
“To our knowledge, we are the first and only roofing
materials manufacturer to meet LEED SRI requirements on our entire palette of
roofing colors, an important consideration for architects and building owners
who want to use environmentally sound materials and who are seeking LEED
certification for steep slope structures,” said Tom Dyszkiewicz, senior vice
president of business development. “Designers who specify Englert roofing
materials for steep slope applications can be sure they will meet the
requirement for the LEED energy credit for roofing.”
“Department of Energy research has shown that one additional
percent of reflectivity in a coating on average will reduce the roof
temperature by one degree,” noted Gene Johnson, manager of quality, safety
& environment at Englert. “The
ultimate result is that heat is reflected away from buildings, smog is reduced,
energy costs are lowered and the life expectancy of the roof will be increased
due to less expansion and contraction,” he observed.
Englert colors and their SRI’s include: Bone White 81.4,
Royal Blue 29.6, Slate Blue 33.9, Pacific Blue 30.1, Hartford Green 29.7,
Forest Green 30, Patina Green 44.3, Hemlock Green 30.4, Charcoal Gray 32.3,
Slate Gray 45.6, Dove Gray 29.6, Medium Bronze 35.6, Dark Bronze 31, Colonial
Red 41, Deep Red 48.2, Burgundy 39.2, Sandstone 59.8, Sierra Tan 39.1, Mansard
Brown 33.4, Matte Black 29.8, Everglade Moss 34.7, Standard Teal 32.4,
Galvalume Plus 54.5, Pre-weathered Galvalume 51.8, Champagne 44.4 and Metallic
Copper 47.5.
Englert to Achieve LEED Compliancy on All Standard Metal Roofing Colors