A cool roof can benefit a building and its occupants by:
- Reducing energy bills by decreasing air conditioning needs
- Improving indoor comfort for spaces without A/C.
- Decreasing roof temperature, which may extend roof service life.
They Can Also Help the Environment because they can:
- Reduce local air temperatures
- Lower peak electricity demand, which can help prevent power outages
- Reduce power plant emissions, including carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, and mercury