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, ...

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, ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

To protect urban residents from heat during summer, simply painting every rooftop white or opting for a reflective coating could help reduce outdoor temperatures across a city by 1.2 degrees Celsius, ...

Painting roofs white or covering them with a reflective coating would be more effective at cooling cities like London than vegetation-covered “green roofs,” street-level vegetation or solar panels, ...

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 ...

Composed of SBS modified bitumen on fiberglass reinforcement with highly reflective white top surface, Soprema's Energy Star-rated SopraStar roof membrane maintains high reflectivity and emissivity.

Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer – without consuming natural gas or electricity. Research findings reported ...

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 ...

Understanding how timely repairs prevent structural damage allows homeowners to make confident decisions. When issues are corrected before they escalate, roofs remain dependable, homes stay protected, ...