Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) of SPF Commercial Roofing

An important grading system for commercial roofing is the Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) of roofing solutions. Organizations such as Green Globes, a by-product of the U.S. Green Building Initiative, provide the resources and tools necessary to accurately predict the LCA of any given commercial roofing solution. The better a commercial roofing solution’s LCA result, the more durable and efficient the roof is expected to maintain over its lifespan. There are specific factors put into consideration with a typical Life-Cycle Analysis:
- Climate change
- Energy retention
- Environmental risks and impacts
- Health factors
- Air and waste pollution
Recent LCA studies by CertainTeed roofing manufacturer and the SPF Alliance have revealed highly impressive results for the life-cycle benefits of SPF roofing solutions.
- The molecular bonding nature of SPF roofing is extremely durable, adding value to the overall LCA (Life-Cycle Analysis). The cohesion of closed-cell SPF roofing material creates a naturally strong, air- and weather-resistant covering for any roof or substrate.
- The initial development, production, and installation of closed-cell SPF roofing solutions require less energy, lowering the environmental effect throughout processing.
- Many materials used in closed-cell SPF roofing solutions are recycled and locally sourced. This greatly reduces transportation energy and purchase price of first-generation materials while also extending the life-cycle of the composite materials.
Our R&A Contracting team prides itself on being expert installers of Lapolla Industries‘ FOAM-LOK closed-cell SPF roofing solution. Many R&A Contracting clients are already saving significant expenses off their energy bills because of the high LCA efficiency of FOAM-LOK. If your business is needing a new roof or foam insulation for its walls, invest in a FOAM-LOK solution for the most energy efficient cool roofing solution available today.