[Greenbuilding] [BULK] metal roof colors

[Lawrence Lile]

Indeed, there are some colors from various manufacturers that are energy
star certified for their heat reflecting qualities.  It is not always
the colors that seem visually "lighter", it depends on measurement of
heat not light.  Here is an example:

http://www.unaclad.com/shared/content/colors/pdf/05-UNACLADColorChartSIM
1a.pdf

Lawrence Lile, PE, LEED AP
Project Solutions Engineering
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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Ben Pratt
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 1:53 AM
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Subject: [BULK] [Greenbuilding] metal roof colors
Importance: Low

i know lighter is better, but with proper insulation and ventilation, 
does it matter a lot?
    The darker colors look better to me and everyone els i've talked to.
One advantage of a high-end metal roof is that they have darker 
colors which supposedly reflect the heat. Do you believe it?
Ben

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