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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Top August stories: Innovate, keep safe and shine on
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ this past month! A popular article this last month among readers highlights the valuable resources produced by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) available for members of the post-frame industry. Coffee Shop writer, Emma Peterson, highlighted the association’s collection ...
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 ...
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 ...
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