Category Archives: Building Owners

White Roof Energy Savings

Today’s blog post is of particular interest to building owners and facility managers, as it provides an overview of the energy-saving potential of white roofs. Other posts have examined the credibility of white roof coatings and if white roof coatings are more effective than white roof paint. What sort of energy savings could someone see […]

How Long Do Roof Coatings Last?

Today’s blog post covers the life expectancy of commercial roof coatings. When the first acrylic roof coating was introduced in the 1970s, the commercial roofing industry had some dramatic changes. Public interest in energy-efficient roofing began strengthening. Roof coatings brought about the launch of the cool roof system and helped paved the way for organizations […]

The Benefits of a Cool Roof

Today we build on prior blog posts about energy-efficient buildings and the ENERGY STAR program and its role in qualifying cool roof systems. At present, Americans spend about $40 billion in annual building cooling costs— one-sixth of the electricity generated in the United States each year. One option that has emerged as a way of […]

The Place of ENERGY STAR® in Determining Cool Roofs

Today we build on top of our blog post about “The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Buildings”. Cost reduction is a top priority for any business owner or facility manager. With the appearance of energy-efficient building materials in the construction industry, consumer interest has increased in what energy-efficient roofing (or “cool roofs”), among other materials, can do […]

The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Buildings

Today, we cover the tremendous benefits offered by energy-efficient buildings. To examine the benefits of these buildings in a fuller light, it would be best to first review what energy efficiency is exactly. What is Energy Efficiency? According to the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, an operational definition of energy efficiency, or “energy-efficient use”, is the […]

The Truth about Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Problems

Today, we discuss one of the highest-performing and most affordable roof systems in commercial roofing, spray polyurethane foam. For building owners who seek reliable, lasting roof protection that offers long-term cost-effectiveness, spray polyurethane foam roofing offers a great solution. But despite the fact that it has been around for 50 years, some members of the […]