2. What is the Arizona Cool Roof Council?
The Arizona Cool Roof Council (ACRC) is a non-profit independent
organization that promotes the use of cool roofing materials in new and
renovated roof systems. We are an educational resource for
roof designers, installers, and building owners.
We are not affiliated with nor do we promote any particular product or
manufacturer other than those categorized by the EPA as “Energy Star” rated.
Our goal
To educate in the design of roofing systems, to reduce energy
consumption, and meet the guidelines set forth by
Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Star.
3. What is a Cool Roof ?
A cool roof may be defined differently by different codes or programs, in
simple terms, a cool roof reflects and emits the sun's heat back to the
sky instead of transferring it to the building below. quot;Coolnessquot; is
measured by two properties, solar reflectance and thermal
emittance. Both properties are measured from 0 to 1 and the higher
the value, the quot;coolerquot; the roof. (www.crrc.org)
Solar Reflectance
The amount of solar radiation that is reflected away from a surface--
ranging from Ultra-Violet to near Infrared. (www.crrc.org)
Emissivity
The amount of absorbed energy, which is no longer classified as
energy but is characterized by temperature (heat), that is radiated
away from the surface. (www.crrc.org)
5. SRI Value
(ASTM Standard E 1980)
The combined value of reflectivity and emissivity and is a
measure of the roof’s ability to reject solar heat, as shown
by a small temperature rise
Materials that are very cool can achieve an SRI value greater
than 100 and hot materials can have a negative number.
The highest SRI values are the coolest and most effective
energy efficient roofing materials
6. Benefits of Cool Roofing
• Reduce Energy Costs
• Increase HVAC Efficiency
• Lower Life Cycle Costs
• Reduce Air Pollution
• Increase Occupant Comfort
• Reduce “Urban Heat Island Effect”
11. Acrylic Coating over Granulated BUR
SRI Value 107
April 24, 2007 @ 12:30 pm April 24, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
Prior to Cool Roof Coating After Cool Roof Coating
Ambient temp 88 degrees Ambient temp 88 degrees
12. By Utilizing Roof Restoration Coating Systems We Create
Sustainability
A roof system that is designed, constructed,
maintained, rehabilitated and demolished with an
emphasis throughout its life cycle on using natural
resources efficiently and preserving the global
environment
http://www.professionalroofing.net/article.aspx?A_ID=422
15. Contact Information
Board of Directors
Director: Dave Coultrap
Assistant Director: Jerry Brown
Assistant Director: Ron Brown
Secretary: Mark Yarish
Treasurer: Michelle Brown
Officer: Joe Volinsky
Officer: Jeff Starkweather
www.azcoolroof.com
Phone: 623-878-7117
Fax: 800-861-3792