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NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction

SRI values and roof slope

Pam Lynch

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 25, 2016

Why does a low-slope roof require a higher initial SRI value over a steep-sloped roof? I'm trying to understand how the SRI requirements are calculated. Thanks

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 07/29/2016 - 17:53

Pam, this requirement is based on the availability of products, as well as issues with reflectivity. If you picture a steep-sloped roof on a house, for example, a white or reflective roof might at the least look out of place, or even cause problems with being too bright. The LEED requirements are flexible on that point.

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