As another summer season of blazing temperatures draws to a close, white coatings continue to be a subject of great fascination as well as practical interest. As their popularity grows, they are increasingly under the hot light: literally because they are being installed on more roofs, and figuratively because they are under increased scrutiny. Building professionals are asking hard questions: What are the benefits? How do they work? What are the materials? Where should they be applied?
With widespread shortages in Florida and plants working at capacity, the $600 million tile roofing industry is struggling to address demand and keep customers informed.
The Roof Consultants Institute Foundation (RCIF), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the National Research Council Canada (NRCC) staged the symposium, titled "Cool Roofing: Cutting Through the Glare" to address the pros and cons of cool roofing.
Polyether MS polymers, the latest derivation in the development of caulking and sealants needed to support today's high tech building trades, are neither urethane nor silicone.
Architects and contractors are looking for and demanding roofing products that can provide LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points for sustainable building projects.
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