CertainTeed launches Title 31 compliant Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra

Los Angeles contractors and building owners can now use the brand’s dependable commercial roofing product for upcoming projects.

CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of  sustainable building materials, has launched Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra as the latest addition to its torch-down commercial roofing solutions. Moreover, Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra has achieved Title 31 Compliance, also known as the Green Building Standards Code, to meet the needs of commercial contractors in Southern California and beyond. The Green Building Standards Code requires new buildings in Los Angeles County to incorporate roofing materials that react to solar energy in ways that conventional roofs cannot. Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra provides a cool roof solution that meets some of the most stringent building standards and maximizes energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and increases occupant comfort. 

CertainTeed’s Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra membrane surfacing utilizes naturally occurring aggregate processed to ultra-high brightness to enhance reflectivity. These bright white granules are 100% opaque to UV radiation, protecting the asphaltic membrane from UV degradation while maintaining granule adhesion with superior solar reflectance.  

“CertainTeed continues to evolve its current portfolio of commercial roofing products to make it easier for professionals to comply with ever-changing building standards,” said Ted Winslow,  product manager, commercial roofing at CertainTeed. “The launch of Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra not only delivers exceptional waterproofing performance, but also meets Title 31 compliance requirements in Los Angeles County to give building owners and contractors more solutions for their roofing projects.” 

Cool roofs reflect more sunlight and reduce heat absorption, which aids in mitigating the urban heat island effect, reduces smog formation and decreases peak electricity usage. CertainTeed’s new Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra fulfills the demand from contractors and building owners seeking reliable, sustainable commercial roofing solutions meeting these cool roof standards.   

The CoolStar® Ultra line includes premier APP torch down solutions Flintlastic® GTA CoolStar® Ultra and Flintlastic® GTA-FR CoolStar® Ultra, which is anticipated to launch Summer 2025. CertainTeed also plans to continue to extend its broader commercial roofing portfolio in order to keep up with the demand for Title 31-compliant solutions in the coming years.  
 
In addition to Title 31, the existing CoolStar® line is Title 24 compliant across the entire state of California, promoting energy efficiency in new homes and commercial buildings. For additional information on how to meet local building codes and optimize future energy savings with CertainTeed’s commercial roofing offerings, please visit https://www.certainteed.com/products/commercial-roofing.  

About CertainTeed® 

With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed® is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed® makes it easier than ever to create high-performance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed® has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

About Saint-Gobain 

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.