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Energy Efficient Are Proven Performers
Highly reflective, or “cool” roofs, are having their day in the sun. During the warmest weather, studies have indicated they lower roof temperatures by up to 20 to 40 percent and decrease the amount of heat transferred into a building’s interior. That helps reduce energy needs for cooling-up to 40 percent in some studies. Using less energy saves money and reduces the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere.

Conklin roofing systems have been proven to be energy efficient in some very intense situations and under some very intense scrutiny. Independent studies have shown that Conklin Roofing Systems meet the very highest standards.



Roofing Systems Earn EPA Star
The ENERGY STAR® is the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) nationwide symbol for energy efficiency. Only products that have proven energy efficiency are awarded the star. Conklin Company is proud to be an ENERGY STAR Products Partner whose white roof systems meet the EPA’s energy-efficiency guidelines. In addition, Conklin’s roof coatings and single-ply membranes meet or exceed guidelines for the “Chicago Energy Conservation Code.”

Versatile Application
Benchmark® acrylic elastomeric coating is easily rolled, sprayed, or brushed over any approved new or retrofit roof deck, including metal, sprayed polyurethane foam, plywood, approved isocyanurate insulation board, approved oriented strand board, and asphalt built-up roofing. The Benchmark typically dries in two to eight hours.

A Benchmark® Performance Under The Toughest Conditions
When the Florida Solar Energy Center decided to conduct a demonstration of cooling savings of light colored roof
surfacing, they looked for a product they believed would lower cooling costs during the hot Florida summer. The product they selected was Conklin’s Benchmark® roof coating.

Benchmark was applied to the roofs of seven retail shops in a strip mall in Cocoa, Florida. Each shop had a conventional metal roof and a dedicated direct expansion air conditioning system. Building temperatures were measured at 15 minute intervals over two summers.

The results of the demonstration showed a 25.3 percent average reduction in summer space cooling energy in the seven shops. Individual savings ranged from 13 to 48 percent. Shop owners reported that after Benchmark was applied, they found the interior “much cooler” when opening for business. Some even increased the temperature setting on the interior thermostat to compensate for their reduced cooling needs.

Savings For All Seasons
Summer isn’t the only time when Conklin roofing systems help reduce the cost of energy. Conklin Foam Roofing Systems and Ply Roofing Systems have a layer of insulation that can help lower heating cost in the winter. When combined with one of our light colored roof coatings, they deliver year-round energy efficiency and help reduce heating and air-conditioning costs.