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How does the cost of a Cool Roof Coating compare with the cost of traditional re-roofing?

The up-front price of a roof product depends on the initial cost of the roof materials and the additional cost of installation. On a unit-area basis, reflective roofs are usually cost competitive with, and often times less expensive than traditional roofs at the time of purchase. Of course, this depends on the specific types of roofs under consideration, their quality, local availability, and other factors. When the life cycle costs of cool and traditional roofs are compared; however, cool roofs are often much less expensive... Money Savings! This is because once installed, electricity demand is reduced and summertime savings on energy bills begin to add up. In fact, experience has shown that, over time, most reflective roofs pay for themselves. Cool roofs can be installed on both new buildings and older structures due for re-roofing. Because most roofs require regular maintenance, as well as periodic re-roofing or re-coating opportunities to switch to cool materials and improve roof reflectance are regularly presented.

Good for the bottom line?

From a bottom line perspective, the major benefit of a cool roof is its potential to deliver energy savings. By reducing the absorption of solar heat through the roof, a cool roof lowers a facility's cooling load and the energy required to power air conditioning.

"People may not think of the roof as an energy saving opportunity", says Steve Ryan, Program Manager, Roof Products Division, Energy Star. "There has been an Energy Star label for roof parts for six or seven years, and still a lot of people don't know about it... But this is an opportunity to lower your peak energy usage and to decrease your bills."

Some Benefits of Cool Roofs -

(SAVE AS MUCH AS 40% OFF YOUR CURRENT ENERGY COSTS!!!)

Save on annual electricity bills by reducing summer air conditioning costs.
Save peak electricity demand costs if you have time-of-use metering.
Reduce roof maintenance and replacement expenses by extending roof life.
Increase indoor comfort in summer by reflecting heat from the roof surface.
Reduce the Heat-Island-Effect in cities and suburbs..
Reduce roofing waste added to landfills.

The EPA says over 90% of the roofs in the United States are dark colored.

"A dark roof absorbs heat, leading to more need for cooling or air conditioning."

"The alternative is a "Cool Roof" — a roof that does two important things: it reflects solar energy, and it also radiates heat away after it is absorbed.

Did You Know???

Cool Roofs Beat The Heat!
People who live in tropical climates usually wear light-colored or white clothing to help keep themselves cool. They know that light colors reflect heat and sunlight; whereas dark colors absorb the heat and light. Buildings are similar to people... If you have a dark colored roof, your building will be hotter than if it had a light-colored roof. Note: The hotter the roof surface is, the more heat is absorbed through the roof and into the building interior, thus the harder the cooling system has to work to keep the interior cool or comfortable. In reality, this has a direct effect on the energy cost associated with cooling.

Cool roofs reduce the roof surface temperature by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby reducing the heat transferred into the building below. This helps to reduce energy costs (by keeping attics and ducts cooler), improve occupant comfort, cut maintenance costs, increase the life cycle of the roof, and reduce "Urban Heat Islands" with associated smog. In addition to energy and life cycle savings, rebates are available from some (and the list is growing) utility companies for installing cool roofing products. Check with your local utility company for more details.