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Cool pavement testing could spark urban heat island breakthroughs
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry expert discusses a groundbreaking pavement rating system that could transform how cities tackle the urban heat island effect. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has long been recognized for its work on roofing materials, but now, it’s setting its sights on something much closer to the ...
White, sandstone and... cardinal red? All cool roof rated.
By Drexel Metals. Explore the characteristics, benefits and color variations of Drexel Metal’s cool roof products. For 40 years, Drexel Metals has been a leader in the distribution of painted metal for the roofing, architectural sheet metal and crop storage industries. Our team is dedicated to listening to each ...
5 reasons to restore with silicone coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Extend the life of the roof with EVERROOF’s high performance silicone coatings. When commercial roofs begin to show signs of aging, building owners often face a difficult decision: replace the roof entirely or find a more cost-effective way to extend its life. The Ever-Silic® product line by ...
Cool city, cool people and cool surfaces
By Lauren White. There’s no voodoo involved when talking about cool surfaces at the CRRC Annual Meeting. Between ghost tours, vampire apothecaries and beignets, the Big Easy hosted the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) annual meeting. From June 10-12, 2025, members of the CRRC, committee members, sponsors and ...
A sustainable, healthy future for all
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cool roofs create a more energy-efficient and equitable Hawaiʻi. Every state in the U.S. presents unique challenges and needs when it comes time to constructing or renovating a building. For example, in Colorado, residents need to think about snow retention, while in Florida it’s tropical ...
Kurt Shickman receives Marty Hastings Award
To commemorate Marty Hastings’ contributions to the organization, the CRRC created this annual award presented to a volunteer who has made outstanding contributions to the CRRC. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Kurt Shickman as this year’s recipient of the Marty Hastings Award. The award was presented ...
Cool Roof Rating Council 2025 Annual Meeting
The CRRC Annual Meeting will be held on June 11, 2025 at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, LA Registration is now open! Register by June 3, 2025! The CRRC room block at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is now closed. Please contact the hotel to make a reservation. Please see the ...
Erick Sharp - Advancing Innovation in Pavement Materials - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Erick Sharp of Cool Roof Rating Council. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From ...
Head south with CRRC this June
By Emma Peterson. Kick off your summer with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s annual meeting on June 11, 2025! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)’s annual meeting is back for another year! The CRRC’s annual meeting is a great opportunity for professionals across the industry to learn about the latest cool roof ...
Testing for tomorrow: How ACE Labs supports the CRRC’s mission
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of ACE Laboratories and cool roofing rating tests! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is known in the industry for their crucial work related to cool surfaces and the mitigation of heat islands, extreme heat and overconsumption of energy in the built environment. One of ...
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