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NC-v4.1 SSc5: Heat Island Reduction
Can anyone clarify for NC-v4.1 SSc5 Option 1 Roof and Non-Roof - if Steep-sloped roof is covered with Artificial turf (decretive finish) and the product is within the minimum solar reflectance index value is it an acceptable finishing Roof product?
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emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
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October 3, 2023 - 8:17 pm
Hi Weam,
This sounds like more of a question of appropriate roofing materials than one from the reflectivity standpoint. I cannot advise on the suitability of the material itself; that said, I have heard that artificial turf can get quite hot. I suppose if it is within the SRI range to qualify for contributing to the credit compliance, then it would be OK from the Credit standpoint.