DECRA Newsletter - May 2006
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Hot Topics in Cool Roofing
What is a cool roof? Does a roof have to be white to be cool? With the focus on energy efficiency, the roofing industry is working hard to provide architects, builders and homeowners with products that will enhance the energy efficiency of their projects and homes. Emissivity and reflectivity are two hot topics in cool roofing. Products with higher emissivity and reflectivity rates are able to reduce the cooling load, thereby adding to the energy efficiency of a building or home.