Residential Cool Roofing

A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof.

Residential cool roofing.

Rebate levels the base rebate for qualifying roofs is 0 20 per square foot the enhanced rebate is 0 30 per square foot roofing products must be tested and labeled by the cool roof rating council. Combined with the fact that sunlight is directly reflected back at the sun cool roofs can positively impact the environment with lower co2 emissions. Provides exceptional protection against leaks caused by roof settling and extreme weather. Ideal upgrade at all vulnerable areas.

Commercial cool roof options include bright white membranes and white coatings. Cool roofs can contribute to lower home energy costs by keeping your roof cooler throughout the year. Nearly any type of building can benefit from a cool roof but consider the climate and other factors before deciding to install one. The cool roof rating council provides radiative property data on roof surfaces to improve the energy efficiency of buildings while positively impacting the environment.

Residential roofing options include asphalt shingles metal clay tiles and concrete tiles. The cool roof rating council provides radiative property data on roof surfaces to improve the energy efficiency of buildings while positively impacting the environment. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint a sheet covering or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Historically cool roofs have been either white or some other lighter shade color.

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. Styles colors configurations and price points designed to fit your needs. The new cool roof requirements affect new construction significant repairs of existing roofs re roofing plus additions and alterations of existing buildings and homes. There are different cool roof standards for commercial low slope roofs and residential steep slope roofs.