The document discusses a Cool Roofs program that installs white acrylic roofs to improve energy efficiency. Cool roofs reflect sunlight and emit heat better than darker roofs, reducing air conditioning demands and cooling costs. They also help lower the city's heat island effect and provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance roofing solution. The program outlines how cool roofs are installed and their benefits to both building owners through energy savings and to the environment by reducing emissions.

2. Cool Roofs Program A new project in our commitment to energy efficiency in Baltimore Using a well-tested and innovative roofing process, we create roofs that: improve buildings’ energy efficiency reduce air conditioning demands decrease the City’s heat island effect seal & prevent leaks are long lasting & easy to maintain

4. “ Cool Roofing translates into considerable energy savings, reduced air pollution and emissions, and increased durability” -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

5. What is a Cool Roof? An Energy Star-approved, white acrylic re-roof system, applied over your existing roof by Civic Works experts

6. Why should I get one? Reduced cooling costs = energy savings! Contribute to lowering Baltimore’s heat island effect Seal & prevent leaks - includes 10 year warranty Long lasting Easily maintained with a one layer recoat after 10-15 years

7. How is it Installed? ▪ Clear and clean the work area

8. Installation Apply RubberKote sealant to any areas of extra concern Pooling water Large cracks

9. Installation Embed reinforcing mesh fabric between two coats of PolaRoof AC acrylic, overlapping fabric seams three inches

10. Installation Repeat previous steps for all flashings Apply a full coat of acrylic Allow to dry completely Apply final coat of acrylic and….

11. … A Cool Roof!

12. What is this PolaRoof AC stuff anyway? Outstanding Features: Reduces stress fatigue due to thermal cycling Highest U.L. rating for fire protection at unlimited slope EPA Energy Star rating reassures significant energy savings Completely dry surface remains clean Provides long lasting waterproofing protection Environmentally friendly (contains no solvents) www.andek.com

13. What is this PolaRoof AC stuff anyway? Inhibits corrosion Resists fungal attack Can easily be recoated without use of primer Remains flexible, tough, and weatherproof in all climates Will not get brittle and crack with age Protects against UV deterioration www.andek.com

14. How does it work? The idea is simple: White roofs reflect sunlight and emit heat better than darker ones On a hot, sunny, summer day, traditional roofing materials may reach 190° F Cool Roofs only reach peak temperatures of 120° F U.S. EPA

15. Before & After

16. Cool Roofs… Have high solar reflectance -meaning they reflect a large portion of the sun’s energy Have high thermal emittance -meaning they release a large percentage of absorbed heat U.S. EPA

17. Cool Roof applications: -reflect solar radiation -reducing heat transfer to the interior of the building -thus reducing energy demands and costs www.ferret.com/au U.S. EPA

18. Does it really help the environment? “ Where Cool Roofs have been installed, the outside temperature in the immediate area is cooler than in areas a block away without the roofs.” -Audrey Chang, Cool Roof Rating Council Eliminates tear-off & disposal of waste materials that occurs with traditional roof upgrade “ Air conditioners use up to 1/6th of the electricity in the U.S. and on hot summer days consume 43% of the U.S. peak power load.” -Union of Concerned Scientists

19. Cool roofs exhibit two other advantages over darker roofs: Cool roofs last longer Changing temperatures cause a dark roof to expand and contract Since white roofs expand less in summer time, the roofing material is worn less www.roofmenders.com

20. Cool Roofs are "maintainable" A Cool Roof can be recoated with one white acrylic application (no need for the mesh or extra layers) This eliminates tear off costs over the lifetime of a building Only done every 5-10 years beyond initial warranty www.roofmenders.com

21. How much does it cost? Just like almost all energy-efficiency upgrades, the up-front cost of a Cool Roof is slightly higher than a traditional roof ▪ But once you factor in maintenance costs over the life of each roof and energy cost-savings provided by a Cool Roof, it is clearly an economically wise investment

22. In lieu of a complete Cool Roof system, you can opt for 1 or 2 layers of the white acrylic Similar cooling effects and energy cost savings Increase in durability and longevity The acrylic itself has a 10 year product warranty so this is still a good investment Civic Works does not provide a 10 year warranty against leaks with this service What other options are there?

23. What other options are there? Colors Same acrylic product and same installation, so warranty still applies Colors other than white are not Energy Star rated But another light color will still have a drastic effect

24. Color Options…

25. How do I get one? Civic Works provides free price quotes We measure your roof, take pictures and prepare a price We can e-mail or fax the work proposal We can answer any concerns you have or adjust the scope of work If you accept, we will schedule a time to get started

26. Sign Up Now Provide us with the following: Name Phone Number E-mail Address or Fax Number Address of Roof If you would like to be home when we come Or you can contact John Mello at 410-366-8533 x 223 [email_address]