Cool roof

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006624",
  "term": "Cool roof",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Cool Roof",
  "definitions": [
    "The term cool roof is used to describe roofing material that has high solar reflectance. This characteristic can reduce heat transfer to the indoors and enhance roof durability. Cool roofs may also be highly emissive, releasing a large percentage of the solar energy they absorb.",
    "1. The term cool roof is used to describe roofing material that has high solar reflectance. This characteristic can reduce heat transfer to the indoors and enhance roof durability. Cool roofs may also be highly emissive, releasing a large percentage of the solar energy they absorb.\n\n2. Roofing material that has high solar reflectance, and absorbs only small amounts of heat, which can reduce heat transfer to the indoors and enhance roof life and durability."
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Built environments",
    "Sustainability and green living"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Heat Island Effect Glossary",
    "Top Green Home Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cool-roof/"
}