White roofs: are they sustainable?

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Abstract
We often hear that white roofs are more "sustainable" and cooler than dark colored, ballasted or alluminum-coated roofs. The main reasons to install a white roof include urban heat island mitigation and possibly cooler intake air for roof top units and increased longevity for the roof.

Date
4/2007

Author(s)
helen Kessler

Page(s)
18-19

Source

Keyword(s)
white roof; sustainable roofing; urban heat island

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