Residential Cool Roofing Systems

States across the country are adopting cool roof measures into their residential and commercial building codes.

Residential cool roofing systems.

Save up to 30 on air conditioning costs cool roofing reduces hvac system maintenance. Rating system and guidance for green building design operation and management. Owens corning cool roof collection shingles are specially designed to reflect the sun s energy and absorb less heat than standard shingles without limiting your color options. Coatings are like very thick paints that can protect the roof surface from ultra violet uv light and chemical damage and some offer water protection and restorative features.

In use for over 30 years spf is the roofing system of choice for the department of defense major universities museums office and municipal buildings metal buildings commercial industrial processing manufacturing plants movies recording sound studios apartment complexes and retail complexes even the louisiana superdome. As of january 1 2010 the california energy commission s updated title 24 building energy efficiency standards for residential and non residential roofing are now in force otherwise know as cool roof. They help decrease cooling bills by lowering internal temperatures lower the temperature in areas without air conditioning and typically extend the life of your roof. Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories.

We re roof both commercial and residential buildings. Residential roofing options include asphalt shingles metal clay tiles and concrete tiles. You can usually make a new or existing roof cool by selecting the appropriate surface. Check here for cool roof requirements as well as rebate and incentive programs in your area.

A cool roof is a roofing system that delivers higher solar reflectance the ability to reflect the visible infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun reducing heat transfer to the building and higher thermal emittance the ability to radiate absorbed or non reflected solar energy than standard designed roofing products. Cool roofs offer a variety of benefits for both residential and commercial buildings. There are different cool roof standards for commercial low slope roofs and residential steep slope roofs. Cool roof coatings are white or special reflective pigments that reflect sunlight.

Coof roof is a green initiative. There are many types of roof systems available but the surface exposed to the sun is the one that determines if a roof is cool or not. The owens corning cool roof collection helps keep your roof cooler for a more comfortable home. They even help lower air temperatures benefitting the environment.

Increase the life of your roof by 20 years we provide silicone roof coating roof restorations and hvac compliant cool roofs all throughout los angeles and orange county.