Life Specialty Coatings has developed an infra-red heat-reflective coating system called Cool Armor IR sytem. Photo courtesy of Life Specialty Coatings Life Specialty Coatings, a third-generation family-owned high-performance coatings manufacturer, has developed an infra-red heat-reflective coating system...
and maintenance and because bituminous roofing is a significant segment in Europe, it isimportant to understand how to improve the sustainability of existing roofs.In this paper white reflective acrylic maintenance coatings are applied overaged bitumen-based roofs and allowed to weather for 6 years....
COOLROOF® is a Heat Reflective Paint or Sun Reflective Paint with an SRI value of 122, tested as per ASTM/LEEDS standards for green buildings. COOLROOF® is a high SRI and high Albedo coating which can be applied on all types of roofs. It is a sun reflective paint and aims to r...
The European market witnessed rise in demand for cool roof coatings, in recent years, across green building designs owing to their excellent environmental advantages providing enhanced building life, maximized energy efficiency, and improved indoor quality. Favorable government support to encourage green bu...
battery life improves when you turn off the backlight, simply stating that it saves you 2 watts of power. Pixel Qi CEO Mary Lou Jepsen says that they’ve signed up more fabs to produce their displays, which doesn’t just mean they’re on track to produce "millions" of them this year...
Lead author, Dr. Charles Simpson (UCL Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources) said, "If widely adopted, cool roofs can significantly reduce the ground-level air temperature of a city. The resultingcooling effectacross the city would save lives and improve the quality of life for reside...
Higher air temperatures from heat islands affect the local environment, compromise public health, increase energy use, and diminish the quality of life of communities. Health Impacts Temperatures higher than 35 °C combined with high humidity can cause serious health effects such as fatalities and oth...
Extended Roof Life Cool roofs can also help your roof last longer. Because they absorb less heat, there’s less thermal expansion and contraction. This means your roofing materials won’t age as quickly, which could save you money on repairs and replacements down the line. ...
Building codes often incorporate provisions related to heat island reduction to promote the construction and retrofitting of buildings and infrastructure that minimizes their contribution to the UHI effect. Heat island reduction strategies include using cool roofing materials and reflective paving for roads,...
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