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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Navigating regulatory pressures: How roofing contractors can prepare for challenges in the coatings industry
CCS Influencer John Kenney says that, in a market where trust and performance matter more than ever, compliance is good business. As the demand for roof coatings continues to grow across commercial and residential markets, contractors working in this space must pay close attention to the regulatory landscape. Coating products offer ...
Shape the future of cool roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Meet the candidates for the CRRC Board elections and cast your vote! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board elections are underway! With ballots being distributed to active CRRC members via email on April 7, 2025, online voting is open from now until June 6. Members who do not ...
Registration now open for CRRC’s Annual Meeting
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders will gather to explore advancements in cool surface technology and celebrate innovation. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting, set to take place on June 11 at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme, ...
Investing in energy efficiency
By Emma Peterson. Learn how an $18.1M grant is powering Hawaiʻi’s push for energy efficiency. Building a more environmentally friendly future is not only crucial to mitigating the future effects of climate change, but it also provides economic and health benefits for people right now. A huge part of doing this is ...
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 ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
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 ...
Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems expands PVC line with launch of MAC PVC and MAX PVC XR roofing membranes
The MAX PVC and MAX PVC XR membranes are designed for premium flexibility, durability and energy efficiency. Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the expansion of its PVC product lineup with the introduction of MAX PVC and fleece-backed MAX PVC ...
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 ...
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