Harnessing Evaporation to Regulate Climate

See how WATERROOFS performs in side-by-side comparisons with conventional tiles

Climate regulation starts at the surface. One of the most overlooked tools in the fight against climate change is the rooftop. Where traditional roofs reflect heat and channel water away as quickly as possible, WATERROOFS systems do the opposite: they hold onto water and use it to cool and rebalance the local environment.

We recently conducted comparative trials on buildings fitted with WATERROOFS tiles versus conventional tiles, and the results speak volumes:

• Surface Temperatures: On hot summer days, WATERROOFS tiles maintained surface temperatures up to 8°C cooler than standard ceramic or metal roofs.

• Humidity Levels: The surrounding air showed a 12% increase in humidity near WATERROOFS roofs—an effect directly linked to continuous, slow evaporation.

• Air Quality: By promoting moisture in the air, particulate levels decreased in zones adjacent to WATERROOFS installations.
  

This passive, nature-mimicking system generates active results. While traditional roofs disrupt the water cycle and intensify urban heat, WATERROOFS actively cool and hydrate the atmosphere, reintroducing water into the air where it's most needed.

Evaporation is not just a by-product—it's a climate tool. When retained water evaporates from the grooves in each tile, it absorbs heat, increases atmospheric moisture, and supports local rainfall cycles. These outcomes can be particularly impactful in drought-prone or heavily urbanized zones.

By upgrading rooftops from inert surfaces to climate-regulating systems, cities can combat the dual crises of water scarcity and heat stress without changing their skylines. One tile at a time, WATERROOFS proves that every rooftop has the power to regenerate.