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Abstract
To many design professionals, the term 'cool roof' means a flat roof with a white membrane-A high-reflectance roof that performs well, but needs to be hidden from view. this is a very unfortunate misconception. There are other roofing options that can also contribute to a building's architectural statement while meeting cool roof standards. Tile roofs both concrete and clay are cool by design in ways that include solar reflectance, as well as going beyond it.
Date
3/2017
Author(s)
Rich Thomas;Steven Miller
Page(s)
46-54
Keyword(s)
concrete; roof; cool; solar


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