Cool Roofs
Make the Smart Choice
Sika Sarnafil’s white reflective roof membranes have been proven to save building owners thousands of dollars annually on energy costs. A high level of solar reflectance on a "cool roof" has been shown to reduce energy consumption, abate urban heat islands and help slow the formation of smog-forming pollutants.
Third Party Recognition Proves It
The EnergySmart Roof® was analyzed by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and found to have an initial solar reflectance of 83% and a corresponding thermal emissivity of 92%. In combination, the reflective and emissive performance values were calculated to have a Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of 104 – higher than the scale it was designed to measure – 1 to 100!
ENERGY STAR
Our EnergySmart Roof® was one of the first products listed on the ENERGY STAR® Roof Products Program as meeting the cool roof requirements. As a Charter Partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s energy efficiency program, Sika Sarnafil is proud to be part of a select group of roof product manufacturers focused on promoting the environmental and economic benefits of reflective roofing.
LEED
Sika Sarnafil’s reflective roofing contributes one point toward the U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program. Sika Sarnafil is specified on many LEED projects currently under construction and was used on two of the four LEED Platinum rated buildings that exist in the U.S. today.
Rebuild America
As a Premier Business Partner of the U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America program, Sika Sarnafil has demonstrated its commitment to partner with the D.O.E. to increase the number of high performance school buildings by promoting the deployment of energy-efficient and renewable-energy technologies such as Sika Sarnafil's EnergySmart Roof and the SR2001 Solar Integrated roofing system.
NASA Research
NASA research conducted in Utah showed how the EnergySmart Roof® on the RC Willey Intermountain Distribution Center does not contribute to excessive urban heat. NASA used specially equipped thermal infrared imaging to detect “hot spots” and to demonstrate the impact that a reflective roof can have in reducing air temperatures. The “urban heat island effect” is now a major concern being addressed by local and federal government agencies as well as environmentally conscious building owners and architects.