Black or White Membrane, What is the Sustainable Choice?
Description:
This one-hour session will cover the energy impact of roof color based on various geographic regions along with a review of the performance trade-offs and other considerations that go into a sustainable roofing system design.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about which geographic regions are best suited for "cool" or highly reflective roofs from an energy perspective.
- Learn about the heating penalty associated with cool roofs and how that impacts energy consumption/costs.
- Learn about differences in the weatherability and hail resistance of various roofing membranes.
- Learn about potential unintended consequences associated with using cool roofing in heating-dominated central and northern climates.
Education Content: Intermediate
Course Accreditation:
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American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 1 AIA LU/HSW
| Course Number: CSTe-EPDM301-3
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) | 1 IIBEC CEH
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