ENERGY STAR Reflective Roofs
Product Highlights: ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10–15 percent.
Size/Capacity: Small to Large
Price: $$$$
Pros: Saves money and energy. Downsizes cooling equipment. Decreases pollution in urban areas. Increases roof product life.
Cons: Not that effective in cold and cloudy climates. Wear and tear can be expected within the first few years after installation.
Garden Roofs
Product Highlights: Typical Standard Garden Roof Assemblies. Extensive, Shallow-Intensive and Intensive.
Size/Capacity: small to large
Price: $$$$$
Pros: reduces urban heat island effects, increases urban gardening.
Cons: requires water source, may cause leaking.
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