An Urban Legend Debunked For quite a few years now, roofers have been using highly reflective low-slope roof membranes that are also known as “cool roofs.” Ever since their introduction in the 1990’s, this roofing system has been said to to spur moisture accumulation in low-slope roofs inboth hot and cold climates. This belief has morphed …
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Cool roofing may not be as “cool” as we think! Beginning in the 1980’s research on the benefits of cool roofs was conducted by the Department of Energy in hopes to find a way to save on energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. The widely accepted belief that has developed from …
Eco-Friendly Roofing Practices As time moves forward and we witness the blow that society has given to our environment a sense of urgency is stirred for innovation and change in the building community. Many manufacturer’s have developed effective eco-friendly alternatives in their product lines that are part of the new “building green” trend. Among those …
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