Roof color can significantly impact the long-term performance of your roofing system, so it is important to select the right color. To maximize their performance and service life, commercial roof systems should always be selected based on the building’s location, geographical and climatic conditions, and use.

Choosing the right roof color is key to avoiding condensation problems, which can be extremely costly to repair. Roof system warranties only cover leaks from external sources and do not cover system or component failure due to condensation within the roofing assembly.

The short video clip below explains how the use of a dark-colored membrane like black EPDM provides a significant safety factor against condensation issues in central and northern climates. This added safety factor against condensation — along with potential heating cost reductions and superior resistance to UV, weathering, and hail — make black EPDM a good choice for heating-dominated central and northern climates.

Play the short video clip to learn more about reducing your risk of condensation problems.

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For more information about black or white EPDM roofing options, please contact Ron Goodman at Ron.Goodman@CarlisleSynTec.com.