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Abstract
White reflective roof coatings have been successrully promoted for their use in sustainability, extending rooflife and reducing life cycle costs by acting as a protective layer over the roofing membrane. They also reduce the air conditioning energy load as the white surface reflects much of the infrared portion of the solar spectrum. These benefits have been seen experientially for over 25 years. This paper is the compilation of documented case histories that quantify the benefits of reflective roof coatings.
White reflective roof coatings have been successrully promoted for their use in sustainability, extending rooflife and reducing life cycle costs by acting as a protective layer over the roofing membrane. They also reduce the air conditioning energy load as the white surface reflects much of the infrared portion of the solar spectrum. These benefits have been seen experientially for over 25 years. This paper is the compilation of documented case histories that quantify the benefits of reflective roof coatings.
Date
4/2009
4/2009
Author(s)
William Kirn
William Kirn
Page(s)
59-76
59-76
Keyword(s)
reflective coating; life cyce cost; energy cost; white coating
reflective coating; life cyce cost; energy cost; white coating