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    1. Industry News

    SPF, Energy, and the Environment

    Jan. 13, 2010
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    January 2010♦ Issue 94
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    SPF, Energy, and the Environment

    Sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam (SPF) is a viable roof system that has been used for decades. Here, the pros and cons – broken down by different roofing characteristics – are outlined so you can make a better decision about SPF and whether it will work for your buildings.

    Take a closer look at SPF, energy, and the environment …
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    In a two-year scientific study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), researchers set out to monitor and verify air conditioning savings and peak electrical demand reduction when replacing a black EPDM roof with a white Sarnafil EnergySmart Roo® at a 100,000 square foot retail establishment in Austin, TX. Before and after testing conservatively estimate the company would save up to $71,000 (present value) in abated energy costs.

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    Insulation: Are All SPFs Created Equal?
    You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about chemistry when you consider adding insulation to improve energy efficiency. Yet one popular insulation material – spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) – relies entirely on chemical cleverness.
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    Specifying SPF Roofing Systems
    SPF roofing systems have been around for more than 40 years; however, there is still a significant lack of knowledge among many roofing professionals on how to specify, install, or maintain these systems.
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    Past, Present, Future: Roofing
    Today’s roofs serve a greater purpose than simply sheltering a building’s occupants, thanks to advances in product technology.
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    DensDeck® roof board reduces airplane and other external noise to hardly any noise at all.

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    DensDeck has always been popular because of its durability and fire resistance. Now with our new roofing assembly using DensDeck, we’ve increased the sound transmission rating of a typical roofing system over a metal deck by 11 decibels– which is less than half the outside noise coming in. High-density DensDeck roof board fits right over the current roof, saving you time and money. When it comes to sound isolation and durability, the new DensDeck roofing assembly has you covered.

    To learn more, visit www.densdeck.com.

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    RoofLiner by DuPont Building Innovations
    This lightweight, premium synthetic roofing underlayment is engineered to provide excellent protection against leaks.
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    AcryShield A500 roof coating by National Coatings
    This roof coating is the industry-standard acrylic, elastomeric coating for sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems.
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    Sarnafil Décor Roof Systems by Sika Sarnafil
    These roof systems ideal for projects that call for the appearance of a metal roof yet require the watertight performance of a hot-air welded thermoplastic membrane.
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