Metal roofing--a cool choice for any building

The current energy crunch has made conservation measures within commercial and institutional buildings more important than ever. Cool roofing is gaining popularity with building owners due to its ability to reduce cooling and heating energy usage. Utility companies are also interested in cool roofin...

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Published in:Buildings 2006-12, Vol.100 (12), p.24-24
Main Author: Kriner, Scott
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Building construction
Compliance
Cooling
Energy
Energy efficiency
Green buildings
Heat
Metals
Roofing
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Summary:The current energy crunch has made conservation measures within commercial and institutional buildings more important than ever. Cool roofing is gaining popularity with building owners due to its ability to reduce cooling and heating energy usage. Utility companies are also interested in cool roofing because it can help reduce peak demand during summer afternoons, preventing power disruptions. And, from an environmental point of view, cool roofing can also help mitigate a phenomenon known as "the heat island effect." When looking at cool-roof options, don't forget metal - its cool-roofing characteristics might surprise you.
ISSN:0007-3725
2471-3112