NRCA offers Energywise Roof Calculator Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: MARK S. GRAHAM
JUNE 2007	(800) 323-9545, ext. 7511
	mgraham@nrca.net
NRCA OFFERS ENERGYWISE ROOF CALCULATOR ONLINE Rosemont, Ill.—The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) with support from the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association has made its EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online available online. Users can access the calculator for free at www.specright.net. The calculator still is available for purchase on CD-ROM through shop.nrca.net. The EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online is a software application that allows roofing professionals to construct virtual roof assemblies to evaluate thermal efficiency and estimate energy costs. It also contains minimum thermal insulation requirements established by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999. After being prompted to enter specific roof assembly information, users can generate a report summarizing the proposed roof assembly design, estimated heating and cooling costs, and minimum thermal requirements. For more information about NRCA's EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online, contact Mark. S. Graham, NRCA's associate executive director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7511 or mgraham@nrca.net. ###

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