Cool Roofs
With an Energy-Efficient Cool Roof, You’ll Never Have To Worry About Your Structure Overheating Again
With an Energy-Efficient Cool Roof, You’ll Never Have To Worry About Your Structure Overheating Again
Unless it’s made with reflective properties that return UV rays to the atmosphere, your roof will sustain heat damage from direct sunlight. However, with a cool roof, this problem is a thing of the past.
Cool roofs reflect sunlight and absorb less heat than traditional roofing systems. They’re made of reflective paint, sheet coverings, tiles, or shingles. These sustainable structures have been used on industrial and commercial buildings for more than 20 years. A cool roof installation comes with several advantages, such as:
Regular roofing systems absorb sunlight that overheats the surface. When the roof is too hot, it raises the temperature in the building. However, with cool roofs, sunlight is reflected instead of absorbed. The building stays cooler naturally, so there’s no need to turn the AC to the max. Energy consumption is instantly reduced, lowering electricity costs as a result.
An urban heat island (UHI) is a highly populated area that’s significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas. The concrete and metal infrastructure and lack of vegetation are what cause the temperature difference. Cool roofs alleviate the UHI effect by reducing the amount of heat released from the roof into the air.
Traditional roof shingles are highly susceptible to wear and tear, especially from extreme heat. Sitting in the sun all day makes regular roofing materials rot, curl, and crack, which leads to frequent repairs and, eventually, restoration or replacement. Cool roofs are designed to endure the heat, so their materials aren’t vulnerable to deterioration caused by high temperatures. That means you spend less time and money on expensive repairs throughout the lifetime of your roof.
In addition to your region’s typical weather conditions, there are other factors to consider before installing a cool roof. Your budget, building requirements, and the different types of cool roofs must be taken into account, as well. Some industry-leading cool roofing systems include:
Single-ply membranes are monolithic sheets of prefabricated reflective roofing materials. The sheets are rolled onto the roof deck and mechanically attached with fasteners, adhered with chemical adhesives, or ballasted in place with gravel, stones, or pavers.
Built-up roofs (BURs) consist of a base sheet, fabric reinforcement layers, and a dark, protective top layer. BURs can be built in a few different ways to make them reflective, such as painting a cool coating over the emulsion coating or with reflective mineral granules.
Metal roofs are naturally reflective. However, they can also be made with oven-baked paint finishes or reflective granules.
Green roofs, also known as garden roofs, are covered with plants. The plants absorb sunlight, replenish the air with oxygen, and protect the materials from a variety of weather conditions.
Cool roofs are perfect wherever the sun shines. Call ROOFCORP today to discuss your options.
ROOFCORP is dedicated to giving you a multifunctional commercial roof that lasts for decades. We install and repair the industry’s leading commercial cool roofs, including built-up roofs and spray polyurethane foam coatings. Partner with us today to experience firsthand our commercial and industrial roofing capabilities.
If you’re ready to prioritize energy-efficient roofing, we’ll perform a thorough inspection before any decisions are made. Based on our findings, we’ll recommend the best plan of action between retrofitting or replacing your existing structure. ROOFCORP sets the standard for quality, safety, and professionalism in the roofing industry, and we’re looking forward to partnering with you.
Founded in 1985, ROOFCORP has always adhered to the highest standards of workmanship, materials, and professionalism. We are dedicated to safety and training, we never rely on subcontractors, and we stand by every project and every repair.
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WA: ROOFCWI007Q1
OR: 204249
CA: 803718
California
2130 S. Dupont Dr.
Anaheim, CA, 92806
Phone: 714-210-5996
Fax: 714.940.9917
Washington
P.O. Box 69315, 3425
S 146th St., Seattle, WA., 98168
Phone: 206.439.9991
Fax: 206.439.9995
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