Whenever we’re working with clients to help them find the best option for their roof’s needs, we always share the many benefits white roofs can offer. Typically, when examining both fluid-applied and traditional roofing methods, you may find that white roofs are more common with fluid-applied roofing systems. This is because traditional roofing methods usually use darker colors, like black or brown. In this blog, we’d like to share our industry experience and expertise with you regarding the four major benefits you can gain from a white roof.

1. Lower energy costs

White roofs can produce lower energy costs for your facility because of their ability to act as “cool roofs.” For a roof to be considered a cool roof, it needs to have a high solar reflectance ability and thermal emittance properties. These criteria are usually only present in white roofs because darker colored roofs absorb heat into buildings, rather than reflecting it off of them. Additionally, with a white roofing system that reflects heat, rather than absorbing it, you can expect to gain up to a 20% decrease in the energy costs your building produces.

2. Decreased thermal shock damage

Thermal shock damage can cause your roof to expand or contract depending on how quickly temperatures rise or fall. This expanding and contracting effect can sometimes result in less coverage of certain areas on your roof. Due to the ability of white roofs to reflect heat, they can also help decrease the amount of thermal shock damage your building experiences. Typically, you reduce the amount of damage your roof gains with a traditionally dark roof because of its heat absorption and lack of reflective properties. If your building is in an area where the temperature frequently rises and falls within short periods of time, having a white roof can be especially beneficial.

3. Reduced gas emissions and pollution 

Since white roofs reflect heat and have cooling properties, your need for air conditioning during the warmer months can decrease. Your roofing systems’ ability to not absorb all the exterior heat can actually cool the interior of your building and allow for reduced gas emissions and pollution. Ultimately, this benefit can help you increase your overall energy efficiency and give your company a greener footprint.

4. Protected against ultraviolet (UV) deterioration

White roofs can help you protect your building against UV deterioration and prevent the materials on your roof from corroding. UV deterioration happens whenever a roof is exposed to direct sunlight and absorbs light. This corrosion can lead to your roofing materials buckling or peeling and cause the structure to dry out. With a dried out roofing system, you may be at a higher risk of splitting because the surface is more brittle and fragile. However, with a white roof that’s able to reflect sunlight, you can offer you building extra protection against deterioration.

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There is no better time than today to secure your commercial roof. Our team of roofing specialists has decades of industry experience and expertise and would love to help you reach a higher return on investment when it comes to your roof.

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