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Items Tagged with 'black vs. white issue'

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urban heat islands

Cool Roof Coatings and Urban Heat Islands

Jimhoff
Jim Hoff
September 13, 2017
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urban regions have become much warmer than their rural surroundings, forming a "heat island" of higher temperatures.
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Colorado

Cool Roof Confusion

Despite conventional wisdom, temperature is simply not the issue when it comes to roof color and energy efficiency.
Tom Taylor Christian Hartwig
September 13, 2017
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When it comes to energy efficiency, all agree that in the summer, white roof membranes reflect the sun’s rays, lowering air conditioning costs — while dark roofs absorb the sun’s rays, raising air conditioning costs.
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Editor's Note

It's Good to Be Us: Guardians of the Roof

Rick damato update
Rick Damato
June 29, 2015
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The July issue of Roofing Contractor brings you up to date on many of the latest technologies performing in the roofing industry.
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Editor's Note

The Dirty Truth about White Roofs

Rick damato update
Rick Damato
May 29, 2015
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Building owners and managers face some tough decisions when it comes time to replace the roof on their commercial, industrial or institutional buildings.
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Target Cool Roofs

Study Targets Cool Roofs

Assessing the Performance of Cool Roofs in Northern Climates
Michael DiPietro Michael Fenner Stanley P. Graveline
October 31, 2014
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Much has been written about the use of cool roofs in northern climates.
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Gray Area: Roof Color Is Just One Factor to Consider

Rick damato update
Rick Damato
October 9, 2014
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I must admit that I was charmed by the cool roofing revolution when it first began.
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Russo Report Blog

The Russo Report: Don’t Forget the Roof Insulation

Michael Russo
August 1, 2013
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When “cool” roof requirements were first introduced into energy standards like ASHRAE 90.1, contractors and specifiers were allowed to use less insulation if a reflective roof was installed.
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ERA Launches Source for Cool Roofing Information

April 29, 2013
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ERA's guide on reflective roofing will be the coolest yet.
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black and white roof color

Rooftops: White or Black?

Kirby
James R. Kirby AIA
April 10, 2013
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Stephen Chu stated that all rooftops should be painted white. Is he right?
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