A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

Reflective systems allow the roof to work with the building instead of against it”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, ...

- Industrial buildings witnessing widespread use of cool roof products to reduce cooling energy consumption; need to lower carbon footprint is a key factor increasing adoption of cool roofs - ...

Heating and cooling a house are two of the biggest ongoing costs for homeowners and are responsible for the bulk of the average household’s energy consumption. A new kind of roof-and-attic system ...

"Commercial roofing in the Bay Area has evolved beyond simple waterproofing; it is now about thermal performance and regulatory compliance," said Greg P, President at Lifetime Roofing & Renovation.

Dec. 16 (UPI) --An all-season "smart roof" coating keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer, without using natural gas or electricity, a study published Thursday in the journal ...

Developed specifically for the Southern and Western U.S. roofing markets, tan-colored Sure-Weld thermoplastic polyolefin membranes have a reflectance rating of 0.71 and an emittance rating of 0.86, ...

Scientists in the Netherlands have assessed how the so-called blue-green roofs can help reduce the operating temperature of rooftop PV panels and have found they provide a significant cooling effect.

Want quality, long-lasting energy efficiency? Look to metal roofing. The right roofing system can help owners of new and existing buildings cut fuel and power usage, achieve green building ...