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Are there advantages to using highly reflective vinyl roofs in northern climates?

April 26, 2017advantages climates highly northern reflective roofs vinyl

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Are there advantages to using highly reflective vinyl roofs in northern climates?

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Yes. The advantages of cool roofing apply to cooler climates as well as warmer climates. The cooling benefits of a highly reflective roof far outweigh the potential winter month heating benefits of a less reflective roof surface. There are several primary reasons for this. First, the solar angle is lower in the winter, so reflectivity and absorption are not as important.