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Vegitative Roof Shading == High Reflectant Surface ?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Jean Marais on
Dear Forum, I am submitting an alternative path for compliance, in that even though the vegetation reflection and emission properties of the leaves of my vegetated roof shading is only SRI 23, we s
SRI for Corrugated metal roof
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Our project has corrugated metal roof like which can be shown by clicking the link below. http://www.sakata-s.co.jp/product/88.html The roof will be installed almost horizontally as a whole.
Calculating Shaded Area for SS Pr 7.1- Variance for SRI Values
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Melissa Decatur on
Two questions: Is partial credit or a variance given for SRI values lower than 29 to comply with SS Pr 7.1? Also, can anyone give me feedback on how they calculated the Shaded area on Site for Ve
Gravel nonroof area
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Charalampos Giannikopoulos on
Under what circumstances could a nonroof area covered with light gravel be considered as non-hardscape?
Dirt road?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by emily reese moody on
This is the first time I've had a project that has both existing and new dirt roads that will not be paved, or covered with gravel, or anything else. I'm not really concerned about the SRI aspect (
Five year shade calculation.
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by sara frye on
Apologies in advance as I know I have read the answer to my question somewhere. I just can't find it. WHEN should the five year shade calculation be performed? i.e time of day, time of year?
At-Grade Plaza w/ Cellar Space Below
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Carly Ruggieri on
My project has a cellar level that extends beyond the building footprint.
Covered parking - fabric covers?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Jonathan Weiss on
We are working on a project where we want to use a fabric parking cover, and the manufacturers do not seem to have the SRI values or equivalent to calculate 29 SRI.
