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Coolroofs can also incur a winter heating penalty. That is, absorbing less sunlight at the roof reduces heat conduction into the building, increasing the need for mechanical heating in winter. Beyond the building itself, cool roofs can also benefit the environment, especially when many buildings in a community have them. Cool roofs can:

Cool roofing products usually cost no more than comparable conventional roofing products. The easiest and least expensive way to make your roof cool is to choose a cool covering during new construction, or when your existing roofing covering needs to be replaced. Certain types of roofing products can also be retrofitted with cool coatings, but this will incur extra material and labor costs.

Polymer shingles (also known as synthetic or composite shingles) are formed of polymer shaped to resemble asphalt shingles, wood shingles, wood shakes, slate, clay tiles, or concrete tiles. They are overlapped to cover the roof.

Cool option: Choose a polymer shingle that is factory-colored with light- or cool-colored pigments.

Clay tiles can be unglazed (terra cotta), or glazed to increase water resistance and provide choice of color.

Cool options: Choose a terra cotta clay tile (typically a natural cool color) or a clay tile with a factory-fired light- or cool-colored glaze. Glazed clay tiles can also be retrofit with a field-applied light- or cool-colored polymer coating that is applied when the tiles are installed.

Concrete tiles are typically formed from gray-cement concrete. They can be integrally colored with pigments, or surface colored with a slurry coating (pigment + white cement) or with a pigmented polymer coating.

Cool options: Choose a concrete tile with a factory-applied light or cool-colored slurry or polymer coating. Concrete tiles can also be retrofitted with a field-applied light- or cool-colored polymer coating.

Metal shingles or tiles are metal pieces, often shaped to resemble asphalt shingles, clay tiles, wood shingles, or concrete tiles, that are overlapped to cover the roof. They can be unpainted, factory painted, or factory surfaced with mineral granules.

Cool options: Choose a metal shingle or tile that is factory coated with a light- or cool-colored paint, or factory surfaced with reflective mineral granules. Unpainted metals are typically good solar reflectors but poor thermal emitters, and get hotter in the sun than painted metals of comparable solar reflectance; they are not the best choice. Metal shingles or tiles can be retrofitted with a field-applied paint, but an oven-baked factory-applied paint is more durable and economical than a field-applied paint.

Single-ply membranes are prefabricated sheets rolled onto the roof and attached with mechanical fasteners, adhered with chemical adhesives, thermally welded, or held in place with ballast (heavy substances such as gravel, stones, or pavers).

Cool option: Choose a membrane that is factory-colored with light- or cool-colored pigments or light-colored ballast.

Modified bitumen sheet membranes have one or more layers of plastic or rubber material with reinforcing fabrics, and are surfaced with mineral granules or a smooth finish. These can also be used to surface a built-up roof, producing a "hybrid" roof.

Cool options: Choose a cap sheet with a factory-applied reflective mineral surface or reflective coating.

Spray polyurethane foam roofs are constructed by mixing two liquid chemicals together that react and expand to form one solid piece that adheres to the roof. Foams are highly susceptible to mechanical, moisture, and UV damage, and rely on a protective coating.

How they can be made cool/Cool option: The protective coatings are usually already reflective and offer cool roof performance.

You may also consider installing a green roof., which refers to the presence of vegetation rather than the color. Green roofs are ideal for urban buildings with low-sloped or shallow-pit roofs, and can include anything from basic plant cover (extensive vegetative roof) to a garden. or even small trees (intensive vegetative roof). The primary reasons for using this type of roof include managing storm water and creating an attractive and enjoyable rooftop open space.

A cool roof does not necessarily cost more than a non-cool roof, especially if you are installing a new roof or replacing an existing one. However, converting a standard roof that's in good condition into a cool roof can be expensive.

Your climate is an important consideration when deciding whether to install a cool roof. Cool roofs achieve the greatest cooling savings in hot climates, but can increase energy costs in colder climates if the annual heating penalty exceeds the annual cooling savings.

In warm, moist locations, where roofs are subject to algae or mold growth, dark growths may be more visible on light-colored roofs than on dark roofs. Some roof coatings include special chemicals that prevent mold or algae growth for a few years.

In cold climates, roofs can accumulate moisture through condensation, and it is possible that cool roofs might be more susceptible to accumulating moisture than dark roofs of the same design. Condensation can be avoided using proper design techniques.

Cool roof qualifications, such as minimum values of solar reflectance and thermal emittance, vary by standard or program, location, building type, and roof slope. Therefore, there is no single definition of a cool roof. However, the Rated Products Directory of the Cool Roof Rating Council reports the solar reflectance and thermal emittance of thousands of roofing products.

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Some policies pay up to the full cost to repair your roof at current prices. This is called replacement cost coverage. Some policies pay less if the roof is older or showing wear. This is called actual cash value coverage.

When you renew your policy, check to see if there are changes to your roof coverage. As roofs age, some companies will switch to actual cash value. And if your roof is in poor condition, your company might not cover your roof at all. Your company should tell you when they change your coverage. Learn about replacement cost and actual cash value.

A deductible is an amount you must pay before your company pays. Ask your agent if the deductible for wind and hail damage is different than the deductible for other types of damages. If it is, you might pay more out-of-pocket if your roof is damaged in a storm.

Your insurance company will inspect your roof when you apply for insurance. They may charge you more or refuse to insure you based on what they see. Use this checklist to keep your roof in good shape:

* Note: Premium Blend, Cool Roof (Title 24), and Legacy Colors are available as an up-charge from Standard Color pricing. Please consult your sales representative for additional information.

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*Color Disclaimer: The printed colors shown in this website or on the brochure may vary from actual colors. Before making a final selection, be sure to review actual material samples and roof installations. Please contact your sales person for further assistance.

All tiles are manufactured to uphold the highest quality control standards and withstand the harshest of weather conditions. Brava tiles are tested and approved to withstand wind speeds of up to 188MPH with nails and up to 211MPH with high wind / screw installation.

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