U.S. Department of Energy Partner Program
Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings — one-sixth of all the electricity generated in this country.
Products that comply with the program’s minimum standards of reflectivity decrease the amount of heat transferred into a building’s interior in summer conditions, reducing the amount of air conditioning needed, the energy consumed, and the pollution generated to create that energy.
Six benefits building owners can expect from a compliant, reflective roof surface.
Energy savings from installing ENERGY STAR roof products depend on the geographic location and climate where a system is installed, the existing insulation values, the existing roof, the type of roof to be installed, and how well the system is maintained.
A green roof, or rooftop garden, is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Green roofs provide shade and remove heat from the air through evapotranspiration, reducing temperatures of the roof surface and the surrounding air. Green roofs absorb heat and act as insulators for buildings, reducing the energy needed to provide cooling and heating.
Proper maintenance of Ram Ultra White coating includes annual removal of leaves, debris, and accumulations of other particulate matter. Depending upon environmental conditions, power washing with potable water may be required from time to time. Ram Ultra White coating is not recommended for water-retaining roof assemblies. An annual evaluation is recommended.
Recoating every five to seven years should be expected to maintain high reflectivity and to prolong the life of the roof membrane.
The ENERGY STAR Program has additional information available at:
