Energy Efficient Roofing Systems

When considering the replacement of a failing roof, ask about the potential energy savings a Cool Roof System can provide. A Cool Roofing System is a reflective roof product that lowers roof surface temperature by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building's interior. The reflectivity of the white or light colored roof reduces the long-term energy costs.

A life-cycle cost analysis may show that the installation cost is only a small portion of the bigger picture. Evaluate the following four criteria, where the average cost of each component is factored in and projected over the anticipated warranty period:

• Actual installation costs
• Actual energy costs
• On-going maintenance costs
• Leak and repair costs

* Cool roofs provide benefits in all climates throughout the United States, listed below are a few examples:

1. Cool roofs, with highly reflectivity and emittance, can be 70 degrees cooler or more during hot summer days when compared with traditional roofing materials.
2. Cool roof systems save money and energy during peak cooling demand periods - typically mid-days, when electricity demand and costs are highest.
3. A cool roof surface can reduce the cost of operating rooftop HVAC units because the units will use cooler air than if mounted on a dark roof surface.
4. Cool roof systems help reduce the urban heat-island effect by reflecting solar heat rather than absorbing and transferring it to buildings.
5. By keeping moisture out while reflecting ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, a cool roof can help to protect underlying insulation and the roofing substrate from deterioration.

Cotterman & Company, Inc.
Minster, Dayton & Columbus, OH
(800) 713-3190

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- Preventative Maintenance Programs
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Cotterman & Company, Inc. would like to Thank You for taking the time to review our blog and we look forward to working with you on your next roofing project. If you have any questions or would like to see how much you can save with a cool roofing system, please give me a call. (419) 234-1340.

Sincerely,

Jon Plattner 
Cotterman & Company Inc
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