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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Cool roof trends for 2024 highlighted at CRRC annual meeting
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the latest innovations and trends in cool roofing and surfaces. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Stuart Ruis, vice president of R&D services and chair of the CRRC Board of Directors (CRRC) and Jeffrey Steuben, executive director of the Cool ...
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 ...
Hal Leland re-elected to the CRRC Board for a third term
A Western Colloid General Manager elected to a third term, recognized for years of excellence. Western Colloid announced that General Manager Hal Leland was reelected to the board of directors for the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) at their annual Summer Meeting, June 5, 2024. Leland has been a member of ...
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! ...
Acing the test: How one laboratory is making a difference in promoting sustainability across the industry
By Anna Lockhart. ACE Laboratories has partnered with the Cool Roof Rating Council to promote sustainable material creation across the roofing and construction industries. Hear their story! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with the CEO of ACE Laboratories, ...
Concrete tile roofing: Behind-the-scenes industry insight
By Eagle Roofing Products. Experienced technical team leader, Tyler Allwood, answers questions about tile roofing, product installation and other technical topics. Eagle Roofing Products is committed to understanding and providing technical information to the concrete roof tile industry. No matter where you are located, we have technical representatives available ...
Let's coat this town!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how coatings are the key to building a cooler future. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to CEO and President of Topps Products Inc., James T. Thomas. Topps was founded in the 1950s and James came into the company in ...
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