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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
What makes cool roofs so cool?
By Emma Peterson. Lauren Rogers of Sherwin-Williams shares cool roof coating basics and benefits. As energy costs rise and climate change continues to raise concerns about the planet, cool roof coatings have been developed as an innovative construction solution. These coatings are designed with advanced materials and pigments that allow ...
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 ...
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. ...
Top August stories: Embracing drone technology, a legacy of innovation and post-frame potential
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) newsroom this past month. Contractors and other industry professionals are beginning to recognize the power and potential that drone technologies can offer their businesses. From providing better safety and efficiency measures to effectively minimizing the time ...
CRRC surpasses 100 wall product ratings
The Wall Directory, which now has ratings of over 100 exterior products, offers independently verified ratings of the solar reflectance and thermal emittance on each product. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has issued third-party product ratings for over 100 exterior paint and siding products on the CRRC Rated Wall Products ...
Beat the heat with this free certification training!
By Emma Peterson. With the extreme heat challenges increasing in areas like California, it is more important than ever to learn to build climate-resilient communities. More and more areas have become climate stressed in recent years. California is one of those places and those that live in the state ...
Top June Stories: Female roofing professional of the year, metal manufacturing and weather protection
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Storm damage is a constant threat homeowners deal with. As a roofing contractor, it’s important to understand the latest roofing innovations that can help your customers combat these challenges. One of our most-read articles ...
Cool surfaces lesson plan now available
Heat is a growing concern in many communities, and it is important for younger generations to understand the science behind heat islands and the tools available to mitigate them. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the release of a lesson plan for middle school and junior high ...
Staying Cool in Las Vegas with the CRRC
By Lauren White. The CRRC Annual Summer Meeting updated, educated and inspired from the ground up. With a view of Las Vegas on the 51st floor of the Palms Casino and Resort, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Annual Summer Meeting kicked off on the morning of June 5, 2024! ...
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