SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, has released a final report on a joint study with the Department of Energy, entitled: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Ballasted Roof Systems.
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New Ways of Defining Cool Roofs
Currently, cool roofs comply with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR@ roofing products standards. In addition, U.S. states (such as California, through its Title 24 Energy Code [CEC]) prescribe cool roofs as part of the base case building… Read More
Life Cycle Assessment and the LEED Green Building Rating System
“LCA is a better measure of a products “cradle to grave” and true long term economic and environmental than traditional Life Cycle Costing (LCC).”
EPDM Group Champions Recycling
With energy savings and sustainability becoming crucial components of a modern roof system, the ability to recycle roofing products is growing in importance. During the past 18 months, the EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) Roofing Association (ERA) has been conducting… Read More
Evaluating the Energy Performance of Ballasted Roof Systems
It is well known that the mass of a ballasted roof can reduce peak roof temperatures and delay the heat flow into a building. Although ballasted roofs perform these “cool” functions, they do not meet the traditional requirement of high… Read More
EPDM Recover Favors Insulation Options
Professional roof consultants, in order to meet the needs of building owners, are becoming fully educated on energy spending, environmental issues, and restoration choices.
Extreme Makeover Aged EPDM Systems Can be Repaired and Restored Instead of Torn Off
EPDM can last past its expected life. The SKZ group in Germany has conducted a study on EPDM and found that its expected life is between 50 and 75 years.
EPDM Recycling Project Showing Early Signs of Success
The construction industry currently faces an opportunity to turn a problem into a solution. The problem is the growing amount of construction waste being removed from roofs.
Are Ballasted Roof Systems Cool
Andre Desjarlais reported on the results of a three-year study to determine if ballasted foods perform as well as white membranes with regard to energy savings. The study, which was cosponsored by SPRI, was conducted on the Roof Thermal Research… Read More
Where the Rubber Meets the Roof
“For all the changes in the roofing industry, EPDM is the home-grown original formula for single-ply membranes. It’s been 40 years since this newcomer emerged with a radical method of waterproofing a building that saved money and could elongate with… Read More