Today we build upon previous blog posts about white roofs versus green roofs, the market for white roof coatings, and the benefits of roofs with white elastomeric roof coatings on them. Today’s blog post provides answers to what seems to be a common question in the commercial roofing industry: “Is white paint the same thing […]
Today we build on prior blog posts about energy-efficient buildings and the role reflective roofing can play in improving building energy performance. One option that has emerged as a way of reducing solar heat absorption is the “cool roof system,” which uses reflective roofing materials to help keep roof surface temperatures lower. But how exactly […]
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 […]
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 […]
With demand for energy-efficient buildings on the rise, many building owners have been turning to energy-efficient roofing. But there are a number of options for energy-conserving roof systems available on today’s market, and two options stand out as an excellent alternative to a black roof—green roofs and white roofs. As to which of these commercial […]
According to industry statistics, there is currently around 60 billion square feet of residential and commercial metal roofing in the United States. With roof contractors adding an additional 2 billion square feet of metal roofing per year, this roofing material has emerged as one of the most popular roofing options in America. But like all […]
Today, we discuss some common questions and misconceptions about spray polyurethane foam roofing. For building owners looking for a commercial roofing system that can provide both roofing and insulation value, spray polyurethane foam roofing can be a useful option when the building, roof condition, and project requirements are suitable. SPF roofing has been used for […]
Having been used in the United States for decades, spray polyurethane foam roofing has become an option for commercial building owners looking for roofing and insulation performance in a single system. SPF has been used over a variety of existing roof types, including built-up roofing systems and single-ply roof systems. Like other commercial roofing systems, […]
Whether a building owner requires simple roof repairs or a complete roof restoration, it is obvious that roofing is an expensive investment. With the economic pressures placed upon businesses by today’s economic climate, it might be tempting to go with a roof contractor who offers a below-cost bid, but the long-term consequences of doing so […]
Today, we examine the potential benefits of white roof coatings and other reflective roofing systems for commercial buildings. A 2008 science research conference estimated that wider use of cool roofs across the United States could produce substantial energy savings. In addition to potential improvements in energy efficiency, reflective roofing can reduce the amount of solar […]
