A new University College London study found that white or reflective roofs, also known as “cool roofs,” reduce urban temperatures by up to 1.2 C (2.2 F), suggesting better relief than green roofs, especially during the hottest days.
Contractors and architects in search of sustainable and energy-efficient roofing products increasingly face a broad range of new choices. But a recent study suggests that a frontrunner in the race to be green may be one of the most tried and true products in the marketplace.
For the third year in a row, Roofing Contractor and BNP Media Market Research teamed up to conduct a research study to get the contractors’ perspective on the roofing industry.
