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A look ahead: cooling urban heat islands

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The phenomenon of urban heat islands is examined and its implications on the roofing industry are investigated. Urban heat islands refer to the higher average temperature in cities than in surrounding rural areas. The US Department of Energy reckons that the urban heat island effect adds about $4 billion the country's energy bill by way of air conditioning. To counter this effect, proposals are being advanced for roofing materials with higher reflectivity and emissivity.

Author: Michelsen, Ted
Publisher: Questex Media Group, Inc.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 1998

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Take advantage of cold applieds

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Cold-applied roofing membranes offer convenience and safety and are free of flammable solvents, asbestos and odor. Cold- or ambient-applied roofing systems require little application equipment and is easily stored and delivered to the worksite. Set-up time is typically reduced because the pre-melting of bitumen is eliminated, which also reduces burn or fire hazards.

Publisher: Questex Media Group, Inc.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 1999

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