School buildings and other commercial properties may sit unoccupied over the summer months, but that doesn’t mean they are not affected by the weather. Whether they sit empty because school is out or because the building is waiting for new tenants, no one wants to go back to a building that has sat roasting in the sun for a few months. Not only will the inside be unbearable, but that amount of heat can cause damage to the roofing structure, causing extensive damage.
Having the right commercial roofing system is the best way to prevent any of these problems. Cool roofing systems can help to reduce costs for energy in any building and protect it from damaging heat and light. These systems are typically made of lightweight hybrid single-ply and built-up system materials. The best cool roofing systems are applied in two layers:
- A gray UV-blocking acrylic surface that protects against UV radiation damage
- An ultra-white acrylic layer made of super reflective material which offers heat and light reflection
Exposure to heat and sun rays during summer months can significantly damage the surface of any roof and once degraded you will end up facing higher repair and maintenance costs. With the right cool roofing system, this can be avoided. Having a cool roof can lower the overall temperature of the surface by 120 degrees by reflecting the sunlight away. Energy use is reduced by up to 20 percent and on average you can save close to 50 cents per square foot each year.
We have the experience and tools to successfully get a cool roofing system installed for your school or building. Call us today to discuss your options and we will help ensure that your building stays cool, and your energy costs stay low.