Tile's Energy Efficiency
Clay Roofing tiles are the only materials currently in use that possess two inherent qualities necessary for energy reduction:
1. the natural thermal resistance in the raw materials themselves that are created by the larger cross-sectional areas of the tiles while installed.
2. since they are installed individually, rather than in sheets or in overlapping style, the natural airspace around the tiles creates a natural ventilation that provides a thermal barrier for heat transfer to the roof deck. This “Above Sheathing Ventilation” (ASV) can result in greatly reduced heat flux transfer when compared to a baseline asphalt shingle. This can assist in the movement of the peak load demands by several hours, which directly benefits those living in warm climates as well as those in cold conditions.
3 Heat transfer through the roof deck into a home’s attic space can be reduced by a full 70 percent when compared to a conventional asphalt shingle roof on the same house.
4. Long term consideration, notably in an era of soaring energy costs, a return to more natural, less disposable raw materials, and a focus on smart, aesthetically pleasing construction that literally lasts a lifetime and beyond. Clay tile roof work well in both warm and cold climates due to their superior performance properties in energy efficiency.
Remember to tread lightly or less
Be Green
Be Happy
Eric H. Gjerde AIA
Architect
3 comments:
hheeyy
u have got a great blog really informative
seriously
am an architecture student interested in green bldins
so ur blogs is pretty cool
i wud really appreciate if u posted more of these stuff
Hey, some very interesting information about clay tiles. I had no idea they can keep your roof this much cooler. The one disadvantage I can think of is the weight of the clay tiles that may require a roof reinforcement for some homes. By the way there are some simulated tile metal roofing systems that actually weigh less than asphalt shingle and help keeping roof cooler.
Hmm..
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