Conklin's Roofing
Systems
are Energy StarŪ Compliant
Highly reflective, or "cool", roofs lower roof temperatures by up
to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, which decreases the amount of heat, transferred into
the building or homes interior. Choosing "cool" roof materials for
new construction or during routine replacement and maintenance helps reduce your
customers energy needs for cooling (up to 40 percent), and saves them money.
Using less energy also reduces the amount of fossil fuels that must be burned in
order to generate electricity, the dominant energy source in this country,
thereby reducing the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere by power
plants.
Recently, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formed the ENERGY STARŪ
Roof Products Program. Under this program the EPA recognizes products which have
demonstrated and proven energy-efficiency. This new program adds to the current
Green LightsŪ and Energy StarŪ Buildings Program currently sponsored by the
EPA. Beginning in December 1998 Conklin Company became a proud participant in
the ENERGY STARŪ Roof Products Program.
As an ENERGY STARŪ Products Partner, Conklin Company has determined its
white roof systems meet the ENERGY STARŪ guidelines for energy efficiency.
Under this voluntary program Conklin will be able to designate approved roofing
products that meet EPAs energy-efficiency guidelines. The ENERGY STARŪ label
is the symbol for energy efficiency, which the EPA is actively promoting
nationwide.
Benefits of Cool Roofs
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| Reduces Air Conditioning Bills-Depending on the thermal integrity of a
building, the roof area, and climate, cool roofs can save your customers
from 10 to 40 percent on energy costs related to air conditioning. |
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| Increased Durability-Dark-colored roof materials absorb heat and undergo
significant expansion and contraction as they heat and cool, which makes
them deteriorate more quickly. The heat absorbed by the roof can also
accelerate its degradation caused by ultraviolet rays and water. Reflective
roof materials may need to be replaced less frequently. |
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| Downsized A/C Equipment-A cool roof can reduce peak cooling demand by
10-15 percent. As a result, the home or building owner may be able to
purchase a smaller and less expensive HVAC system. |
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| Lower Surrounding Air Temperature-As more homes and businesses in
communities install reflective roofs, the overall surrounding air
temperature and cooling demand of the community will decrease. This lower
ambient air temperature also results in less smog formation. |
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| Reduced Urban Heat Island Effect-The urban heat island effect, which is
the collective heat created by black and dark surfaces absorbing the heat of
sunlight in an urban area, can lead to unnecessary increases in local
cooling demand by up to 10 percent. Cool roofs help reduce the heat island
effect and eliminate the associated economic and environmental costs. |
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| Less Air Pollution- Cool roofs reduce air conditioning needs and therefore
electricity use resulting in less air pollution from electricity generated
from power plants, where fossil fuels are typically burned. |
