(BINGHAMTON-NY) During this holiday season the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Binghamton, is receiving a new roof. The estimated $560,000 construction project began in the fall and is continuing through December with completion expected in the spring. Local roofing contractor, Weathermaster Roofing Company, Inc. was awarded the contract to replace the 84,000 sq. ft. roof.   

 

When evaluating materials to use in the construction, the county decided to make an energy conscious decision to change the color of the roof from black to white. Using the Energy Star Roofing Calculator at www.roofcalc.com, the county estimated a savings of $7,728.82 in cooling and heating costs with the installation of a reflective roof. Within seven years the savings would also cover the $27,415 difference in cost from choosing white rather than black roofing material.

 

“By selecting to install a reflective white roof at the Arena we are seeking to reduce our energy consumption by 2% a year,” said Mike Lynch Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. “This new roof will reduce the buildings heat absorption and therefore reduce heating and cooling costs.” 

The Heat Island Group, a leading research arm based in Berkeley California monitored buildings in Sacramento, CA with lightly colored, more reflective roofs. They found that buildings with such roof materials in place used up to 40% less energy for cooling than buildings with darker roofs.

The Arena roof project consists of applying a FleeceBACK adhered roofing system, and replacing damaged or worn areas. The FleeceBACK roofing system has a 15 year Manufacturer’s warranty. The older roof on the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena was installed in the mid eighties.