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Still cool after all these years
Despite criticism, white reflective roofs can be energy-efficient in all climates.
Stanley P. Graveline is vice president of technical services for Sika Sarnafil, Canton, Mass., and a Technical Committee member of the Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association. Graveline has worked in the roofing industry for more than 20 years in various technical, sales and management capacities and has participated in numerous technical committees and standards writing bodies in North America and Europe.
Despite criticism, white reflective roofs can be energy-efficient in all climates.