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NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof
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Synthetic turf roofs?
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FAQs about SSc7.2:
We don't know the SRI value of some roofing materials we are using. What should we do?
Do balconies and terraces need to be counted towards the roof square footage?
How does one calculate the square footage of a pitched roof?
Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
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January 24, 2012 - 3:41 pm
Synthetic turf would not qualify as green roof. An actual green roof has the advantage to keep moisture and a buffer between the interior and the exterior, which will not heat up so much. It's a tiny micro climate.
If you want to count it in regards to the SRI, when you will need that data from the manufacturer since it can vary so much depending on materials, color.
Good luck!