Reflective Roof System Helps Government Building in Florida Respond to Changing Codes
Whether you’re a roofing contractor, a building owner or even a politician, you’ve probably got one thing on your mind: energy efficiency. As energy costs rise and sustainability issues dominate the media, more and more industries are searching for innovative ways to cut energy costs and work sustainably. The roofing industry is no exception.
Reflective roofing techniques are one of the ways in which roofing professionals and manufacturers answered the call for energy-efficient innovation. This kind of “cool” roofing involves using a reflective cap sheet to return the sun’s heat back into the environment. Reflective roofing systems also absorb less of the sun’s energy, keeping the inside of a building or residence cooler and reducing air conditioning costs. They can also increase a roof’s durability. Exposure to heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight can affect roof covering durability, and using a material that reflects UV radiation from the sun will reduce the damage it causes.