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BENEFITS OF COOL ROOFS

High solar reflectance plays a vital role in the functioning of cool roof coatings. The low rate of thermal absorption along with high rate of emittance help the rooftop absorb less heat and stay up to 55% cooler than the conventional materials during the peak summer seasons.

Advantages of Cool Roofs are:

• Reduces heat pe*******on and lowers inside temperatures
• Lowers energy bills by reducing HVAC needs and operating costs
• Improves indoor comfort for buildings that are not air-conditioned
• Reduces effective temperature of the roof, which will extend its lifespan
• Help diminish heat islands
• Can be applied over almost any roof surface
• Easier installation as compared to other alternatives
• Lowers the carbon footprint of the building and the city

The cost savings offered by cool coatings depend on a range of factors, including environmental temperature; the amount of insulation in the roof; energy prices; and the type and efficiency of HVAC systems.

Cool roofs can also benefit the environment as they can:

• Lower internal ambient temperatures, which improves air quality and reduces smog formation
• Decrease peak electricity demand, which could prevent power cuts
• Lower power plant emissions, by reducing energy consumption and thus helps in reducing carbon footprints of the society
• Minimise heat trapped in the air by reflecting more sunlight back into space, which can lower down climatic change

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