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How does solar radiation affect the temperature of a roof surface and heat flow through the roof

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Abstract
This radiation control fact sheet focuses on low-slope roofs for commercial buildings. The membranes or weatherproofing materials used for these roofs are opaque to solar radiation.
Date
4/2001
Author(s)
ORNL
Page(s)
14
Keyword(s)
solar radiation; energy cost; roof temperature; heat flow


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