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Duro-Last® Cool Zone® Contributions to LEED-NC and LEED-EB Credits

Cool Zone® Contributions to LEED-NC Credits

The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system itself can directly achieve one point, and in combination with other design criteria can help with obtaining as many as 22 points toward the minimum LEED-NC certification of 40 - 49 points.

LEED Credit Category Requirement Duro-Last® Attribute
Sustainable Sites Credit 7.2
Heat Island Effect: Roof
Solar Reflectance Index of 78 SRI = 110
Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance Comply with ASHRAE Std 90.1-2004: At least 70% Reflectivity / .75 Emittance Cool Roofing Reduces Building's Cooling Load
Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance Reduce Energy Costs when Compared to Energy Cost Budget of Building's Design Cool Roofing Reduces Building's Cooling Load
Materials and Resources Credits 1.1 and 1.2: Building Re-Use of Walls, Floors and Roof Extend the Life of Existing, Conserve Resources, Reduce Waste and Reduce Environmental Impacts Roof Longevity Extends the Lifecycle of Existing Structure and HVAC Equipment
Materials and Resources Credits 2.1 and 2.2: Construction Waste Management Divert Construction and Demolition Debris from Disposal in Landfills and Incinerators Custom Pre-Fabrication Virtually Eliminates Jobsite Scrap
Materials and Resources Credits 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content Use Materials with Pre- and Post-Consumer Content Pre-Consumer Scrap is Recycled into Walkpads. Post-Consumer Program Recycles Roofs as Flooring
Materials and Resources Credits 5.1 and 5.2: Regional Materials Use Building Materials or Products Extracted or Manufactured Within 500 Miles of Project Site Strategically Located Facilities are Within 500 Miles Shipping to Many States
Indoor Environmental Quality: Credit 2: Increased Ventilation Provide Additional Outdoor Ventilation to Improve Indoor Air Quality Two-way vent System keeps Negative Air Pressures and Condensation in Check
Indoor Environmental Quality: Credit 7.1: Thermal Comfort Provide a Comfortable Thermal Environment for Occupants Cool Roofing Helps Keep Building Cooler Making HVAC More Effective

Cool Zone® Contributions to LEED-EB Credits

The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system itself can directly achieve one point, and in combination with other design criteria can help with obtaining as many as 5 points toward the minimum LEED-EB certification of 34 - 42 points.

LEED Credit Category Requirement Duro-Last® Attribute
Sustainable Sites Credit 7.2
Heat Island Effect: Roof
Solar Reflectance Index of 78 SRI = 110
Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance Achieve at Least 2 Points in Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 Cool Roofing Reduces Building's Cooling Load
Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance Achieve 69 ENERGY STAR® Rating or 19th Percentile Efficiency Level Cool Roofing Reduces Building's Cooling Load
Materials and Resources Credit 9: Solid Waste Management: Facility Alterations and Additions Divert Construction and Demolition Debris from Disposal in Landfills and Incinerators Custom Pre-Fabrication Virtually Eliminates Jobsite Scrap
Indoor Environmental Quality: Credit 1.3: Increased Ventilation Provide Outdoor Air Ventilation to Improve Indoor Air Quality Two-way vent System keeps Negative Air Pressures and Condensation in Check

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