Energy Star Rated Roof Coatings

This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 50f decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building.

Energy star rated roof coatings.

The hotter the roof the more energy it takes to cool the building beneath it. Energy star certified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 15 percent. For roof products that may be applied to either low slope or steep slope roofs such as roof coatings and single ply membranes table 1 contains the applicable energy star specifications. Energy star is the simple choice for energy efficiency.

Choosing a cool roof system improves the energy efficiency of a building reduces interior temperatures and extends the roof life. Energy seal coatings unicoat unicoat coating 0 89 0 81 0 89 yes yes no 10 4. Energy seal coatings es flh 05t acu flex 70 coating 0 84 0 66 0 89 yes yes no 10 10 1 2011 10 25 201 1 advanced coating systems inc. Environmental protection agency s energy star program began rating roofing materials for energy.

For more than 20 years epa s energy star program has been america s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Energy star roofing product program requirements. Energy star certified roof products reflect more of the sun s rays. Emissivity is not currently a requirement for energy star qualification.

However starting december 31 2007 epa will post emissivity values for all products on the energy star certified products list to assist consumers in their purchasing decision. Initial solar reflectance greater than or equal to 0 65 and three year aged solar reflectance greater than or equal to 0 50. Epa s energy star roof coatings program. Low sloped roofs surfaces with a slope of 2 12 or less.

Get free shipping on qualified energy star rated roof coatings or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Only those roof products that meet the specifications listed in either table 1 or table 2 below may qualify as energy star qualified. Energy star certified roof products must meet minimum initial and aged solar reflectance values.