Heat Island Effect
The international scientific community has established that urban areas alter their local climate and create an island of hotter temperature. This is due to the heat absorbing properties of building roofs, roads, and other man-made materials. In many cities around the world, there are summer heat islands with daytime air temperatures of 2°–10°F higher than the surrounding rural areas. This is a driver of increased energy prices, accelerated formation of harmful smog, and health problems.¹
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is the world leader of heat island research. American Rooftile Coatings (ARC) has collaborated with LBNL on several heat island research projects. By using ARC Cooltile IR Coatings™, you contribute to relieving the heat island effect in your area.
