[OKC] What an opportunity -- white roofs

[Kenneth Fitzsimmons]

Shauna
 
I definitely applaud your posting about white roofs . White roofs in general are more reflective than dark roofs but surprisingly some white roofs are not "cool roofs" per Energy Star criteria whereas some darker colors are. Most shingle companies make "cool roof" shingles (in several colors) which reflect sun/ absorb less heat / reduce energy cost in summer , etc. but they do cost more so homeowners may have to pay the extra cost out of pocket. Other more sustainable alternatives are metal roofs or shingles made from recycled tires. Unfortunately  they do cost alot more upfront than asphalt and may still be damaged by large hail (not as easily though). I would ask the roofing company about white roof/ cool roof options.

I too am trying to decide which way to go since our roof has been damaged by the recent hail and will  require replacement . We would love to replace the asphalt shingles with all corrugated metal roof as used on our studio roof (which also got dinged ) but it will add several thousands extra to replace. We are hoping that the premium credits for a more durable roof  and reduced risk of replacement from another hail storm will make it a more affordable option.
 
In the meantime would love to find a recycling company to do something with all the asphalt shingles.
 
Kenneth Fitzsimmons, AIA

TASK design, inc.
405 . 625 . 2115
www.task-design.com



On Jun 9, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Shauna Lawyer Struby wrote:

> My central OKC neighborhood is roof repair grand central due to the horrific May 16 hail storm (do not want to relive that one like that anytime soon!).
>  
> With all the roof replacement going on comes a huge opportunity to make a difference in reducing energy consumption with white roofs. Please help spread the word! We just had our adjustor here and roofer this week -- white roofing materials are available!
>  
> White Roofs to Sweep the World, Fight Climate Change
> by Brian Merchant, Brooklyn, New York
> Business & Politics
>  
> It's long been known that white roofs reflect more heat back into space, reducing the amount of electricity used for A/C and thus drastically cutting down on energy consumption. Some estimates say they save billions of dollars annually. And they've just gotten their most public, most official shout out yet--Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu has recommended that the world should try to have "white roofs everywhere to help fight climate change"--remarks that were carried in hundreds of news wires around the world.
>  
> More here ::: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/white-roofs-figh-climate-change-chui.php
>  
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