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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
Stay cool with Silicone44
By Emma Peterson. This roof coating from UNIFLEX makes cool roofs and a cooler planet. Cool roof technology is becoming more important as the effects of climate change become more apparent and critical. But what exactly is a cool roof, why is it so important and how do you create ...
Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems expands PVC line with launch of MAC PVC and MAX PVC XR roofing membranes
The MAX PVC and MAX PVC XR membranes are designed for premium flexibility, durability and energy efficiency. Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the expansion of its PVC product lineup with the introduction of MAX PVC and fleece-backed MAX PVC ...
Cool roofs and hot savings
By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...
Building a cooler future
By Emma Peterson. With the launch of a new educational campaign, the United States Cool Surfaces Deployment Project aims to accelerate the use of cool roofs and walls. In 2022, a team came together, hailing from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arizona State University, the ...
Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products appointed to Cool Roof Rating Council board of directors
This association plays key role in roofing and exterior wall sustainability. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced that Wade Shepherd, senior manager of components and technical for roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024. ...
From the lab to the roof: How standards shape the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the science and testing necessary to ensure roofing materials are safe and durable! While construction and laboratory science don’t necessarily seem like two peas in a pod, testing is a crucial part of the industry that ensures roofing products, materials and systems meet strict safety, ...
Putting the spotlight on the coatings industry
By Emma Peterson. Navigating everything from new building codes, training requirements and more as coatings become an increasingly popular roofing solution. As building owners and professionals in the field realize the power and potential of the coatings industry, it has grown incredibly rapidly. From energy efficiency benefits to extending an ...
Pushing sustainable material technology forward
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ACE Laboratories and the Cool Roof Rating Council are pushing sustainable material solutions forward. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Erick Sharp, the CEO of ACE Laboratories, to talk about how they are prioritizing sustainability ...
Staying cool from roof to wall
By Emma Peterson. Learn a bit about the science behind having a cool home and why it’s so important. As the pressure of rising heat levels continues to emerge, issues like urban heat islands and overstressed energy grids are becoming more and more common. In this AskARoofer podcast episode, Megan ...
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