A compilation of home energy assessments for cool roofs, above-sheathing ventilation, radiant barriers, and other attic strategies

William Miller; Andre Desjarlais; Jan Kosny

A compilation of home energy assessments for cool roofs, above-sheathing ventilation, radiant barriers, and other attic strategies

William Miller, Andre Desjarlais, Jan Kosny

Building Envelope Materials Research

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Abstract

A combined experimental and analytical study documented the thermal performance of cool roofs in combination with other roof and attic strategies. Cool-colored roofs are a first line of defense against heat transfer penetrating the conditioned space. However, radiant barriers, above-sheathing ventilation, low-emittance (low-e) surfaces in an inclined air space above the roof deck, insulation, and conventional and advanced thermal masses (i.e., phase-change materials) are all possible candidates that can enhance cool roof and attic performance. Field data and benchmarked computer simulations are reviewed to better understand energy and economic trade-offs in a variety of climates.

Original language	English
State	Published - 2010
Event	11th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings, Buildings XI - Clearwater, United States Duration: Dec 5 2010 → Dec 9 2010

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Conference	11th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings, Buildings XI
Country/Territory	United States
City	Clearwater
Period	12/5/10 → 12/9/10

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2010. Paper presented at 11th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings, Buildings XI, Clearwater, United States.

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