How Protective Coatings Can Extend the Life of Your Roof
In an effort to reduce operating costs, shrink power plant-generated greenhouse gas emissions, obtain green building certifications, and make building materials last longer, owners and managers of commercial buildings are looking for ways to lower their building's energy consumption. Among the many energy-savings strategies they may use, "cool roofs" have gained considerable traction.
Cool roofs are designed to reflect solar radiation and emit heat more efficiently, to reduce heat build-up (HBU) on the roofing substrate and inside the building, as well as potentially reduce air conditioning loads. Cool roofs can be achieved either by installing solar-reflective materials during initial construction or by refinishing an existing roof with a solar-reflective coating, making cool roofs a winning strategy for new-build and renovation projects alike.