Sustainable Sites:
Flexospan Roofing
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SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)
Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect-Roof 1 Possible Point
According to U.S. Green Building Council LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, the intent of this credit is to reduce heat islands to minimize impacts on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats. (LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, Page 17).
In order to achieve this credit, the roofing panel color must have a Solar Reflectance Index as calculated in accordance with ASTM E 1980. (SRI) equal to or greater than:
SRI - Colors with a minimum Solar Reflective Index of 29
29 (for steep-sloped roofs - greater than 2:12)
Flexospan standard colors of Kynar 500 paint finish with a minimum Solar Reflective Index of 29: #360 Regal White, #310 Light Gray, #320 Parchment, #370 Sierra Gold, #280 Rawhide, #390 Surrey Beige.
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SRI - Color with a minimum Solar Reflective Index of 78
78 (for low-sloped roofs - equal to or less than 2:12)
Flexospan standard colors of Kynar 500 paint finish with a minimum Solar Reflective Index of 78: #360 Regal White.
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