WASHINGTON — The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has launched its new Speakers Bureau program to offer an educational presentation on reflective roof coatings. RCMA’s Speakers Bureau consists of several RCMA members with expertise on the topic who have volunteered to deliver presentations throughout the country.

This presentation, titled “Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories,” is approximately one hour in length, and discusses the key benefits and the environmental importance of reflective roof coatings used on low-slope roof systems. The science behind reflective roof coatings is presented in an easy-to-understand format, and real-world case studies are presented to illustrate the information presented. The presentation content is intended to enable attendees to:

• Understand the benefits that reflective roof coatings impart on low-slope roof systems;

• Recognize why reflective roofs are environmentally important and comprehend the science behind how reflective roofs save energy;

• Determine best practices for preparing a roof membrane and application methods for reflective roof coatings on low-slope roof systems; and,

• Identify payback, energy savings and other non-quantifiable benefits by evaluating several real-world roof-reflectivity case studies.

RCMA is an approved continuing-education provider with both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and RCI Inc. By attending the course, attendees qualify to earn 1 AIA General Learning Unit Hour (1 LU Hour) as part of AIA’s Continuing Education System or 1 RCI Continuing Education Hour (CEH).

 For more information, email calfonsi@kellencompany.com.