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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!
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Our EnergySmart Roof® was one of the first products listed on the ENERGY STAR® Roof Products Program. 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.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
