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Energy Saving Synergies of Dura-Foam Roofing
Since 1981, Dura-Foam Solar Center has been turning businesses "Green". Green building consultants recommend Dura-Foam Roofing for synergies it introduces to the building's exterior envelope. Read below to find out how this system reduces energy consumption, helps the environment, and improves solar panel efficiency.
The picture above displays a 3d cross-section of a Dura-Foam Roofing system. Our foam roofs meet and surpass the highest energy saving standards.
Improve Arrangement of Thermal Mass
First, the insulation of a foam roof system is in the ideal location, at the outermost surface of the building envelope. With the insulation toward the exterior, the building's entire roof structure stabilizes at room temperature. This improvement to the arrangement in thermal mass eliminates heavy temperature swings allowing downsizing of HVAC equipment and energy savings.
Improve Solar Panel Efficiency and Reduce Cooling Loads
Second, Cool Roof Coatings reduce Urban Heat Island Effect, improves efficiency of solar panels, and reduces air conditioning loads. Solar electric panels work best when they are cool. In coolness, the Dura-Foam Roofing system outperforms all the alternatives, including white single-ply membranes (EPDM).
Eliminate Convection and Infiltration Losses
Finally, Spray Polyurethane Foam is immune to convection and infiltration. Words cannot convey the unique advantages of a solid and seamless waterproofing barrier that also has the world's highest insulation R-Value. Other types of insulation, such as fiberglass and foam board, lose a lot of energy due to cycling of air within the insulation itself. These losses of convection and infiltration are not accounted for in R-Value testing procedures. However, dramatically increased energy savings from a Dura-Foam Roof System are accounted for on every energy bill. Refrigerators are insulated with only 1" of Spray Polyurethane Foam. Imagine what 1" or more of Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation will do for your home or business!
Cool Roof Coatings & Foam Roofing: The Superior Flat Roof Solution
Learn more about how we have combined Cool Roofing and the world's Best Insulator to keep people cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
