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EBOM-2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof

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Can the existing roof count?

February 16, 2012

Kelly Wieczorek

Bay Design Associates Architects

LEEDuser Basic Member

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February 16, 2012

If our existing roof meets the requirements can we achieve the credit, or does there have to be a change/upgrade from the existing to comply?

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Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company

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February 17, 2012 - 7:23 pm

As long as you can document that the existing roof complies, you do not need to change it.

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