Reflective Roofing Research: Influence of Roof Color on Adjacent Air and Surface Temperatures

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dc.contributor.authorGrant, Elizabeth J.en
dc.contributor.authorBlack, Kenneth Allanen
dc.contributor.authorWerre, Stephen R.en
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-15T20:14:58Zen
dc.date.available2019-07-15T20:14:58Zen
dc.date.issued2017-03-19en
dc.date.updated2019-07-15T20:14:56Zen
dc.description.abstractAn experimental study was conducted to answer questions about the thermal effects of roof reflectivity on the neighbouring built environment. Temperatures were recorded at the surface of black ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and white thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane overlay areas; in the air and at electrical metallic tubing (EMT) above them; and at opaque and glazed wall surfaces adjacent to them. The surface of the EPDM roof was significantly hotter than the TPO roof by 36°C and 26°C on two test dates. Air temperatures were 2°C higher above EPDM versus TPO up to 14 cm, with no significant differences above this height. Temperatures were 2°C higher at EMT above the TPO surface than above the EPDM. A precast concrete panel wall was 3°C to 5°C warmer adjacent to TPO versus EPDM. Exterior glazing surface temperatures were 2°C warmer adjacent to TPO versus EPDM.en
dc.description.notesYes, full paper (Peer reviewed?)en
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dc.identifier.orcidGrant, Elizabeth [0000-0002-5468-7990]en
dc.identifier.orcidWerre, Stephen [0000-0003-1638-6705]en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/91459en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.relation.ispartofRCI, Inc. 32nd International Convention & Trade Showen
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dc.titleReflective Roofing Research: Influence of Roof Color on Adjacent Air and Surface Temperaturesen
dc.typeConference proceedingen
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dc.type.otherAbstracten
dcterms.dateAccepted2016-09-13en
pubs.finish-date2016-12-21en
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/Architecture and Urban Studiesen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Techen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/All T&R Facultyen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/Architecture and Urban Studies/School of Architecture + Designen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/Architecture and Urban Studies/CAUS T&R Facultyen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/Veterinary Medicineen
pubs.organisational-group/Virginia Tech/Veterinary Medicine/Population Health Sciencesen
pubs.start-date2016-03-17en

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