The Hidden Energy Cost of a Hot Roof—and How Better Materials Can Change It
A roof does more than protect a building from rain and wind. On a hot day, it can also become one of the building’s biggest sources of unwanted heat. As roof surfaces absorb solar radiation, that heat can move into the building, forcing cooling systems to work harder and stay on longer. This makes the roof an often-overlooked part of building energy performance. The right energy efficient roofing materials can help change that equation by limiting heat absorption and improving...
