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 […]
Today, we build on a prior blog post about white roof coatings and take a look at these coatings’ track record. White Roof Coatings Problems and Overview Since the concept of sustainability gained greater attention in the construction industry, white roof coatings have become a more common option in commercial roofing. But roof coatings are […]
Today’s blog post covers the life expectancy of commercial roof coatings. Acrylic and other reflective roof coatings have become an established part of the commercial roofing industry. Along with other energy-efficient roofing technologies, reflective coatings have helped increase interest in reducing the amount of solar heat absorbed by commercial roofs. Despite roof coatings’ established use, […]
Today, we take a look at the market opportunities for commercial roof coatings in the United States. According to the research firm BCC Research, in 2011 the North American commercial roof coatings market was valued at $750 million. BCC Research reports that it expects this market to increase by a compound annual growth rate of […]
Today we cover the importance of energy-efficient roofing systems and the role they can play in reducing energy use in commercial buildings. Commercial and industrial buildings account for a significant amount of energy consumption, which is one reason building owners continue to look for practical ways to improve efficiency. Roofing can be one part of […]
Today we briefly examine a couple of common pros and cons of commercial roof replacement and roof coatings. All types of commercial roofs have their strengths and weaknesses. Metal, EPDM, and other commercial roofing systems can provide long service when properly designed, installed, and maintained, but all roofing systems eventually require attention as they age […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
