What are COOL Roofing Shingles and Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)?
Discover the energy-efficient benefits of installing solar reflecting, asphalt roofing shingles, also known as COOL shingles, that meet COOL roof requirements and how they can potentially help you save money on energy costs.
Cool Roofs - Department of Energy
Under the same conditions a reflective roof could stay more than 50°F (28 °C) cooler. This can save energy and money in buildings with air conditioning, or improve comfort and safety in buildings without air conditioning, by reducing heat flow from the roof into the occupied space.
How Solar Reflective Roof Shingles Work - This Old House
2024年8月26日 · Solar reflective roof shingles are designed to reduce your home’s cooling costs and improve overall energy efficiency. These shingles reflect more of the sun’s rays than traditional roofing materials, helping to keep your home cooler and reduce the strain on your air conditioning system.
Cool Roof Shingles: California Title 24 - GAF
GAF California Cool ® shingles reflect and emit the sun’s heat back to the sky instead of transferring it to the building below. Newly formulated EcoDark ® Granules provide deep, rich colors and solar reflectivity. GAF California Cool ® shingles can used to comply with the Cool Roof Requirements of 2022 Title 24, Part 6.
Solar Reflective Shingles - CertainTeed
Using solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roofing products that reflect ultraviolet and primarily infrared radiation will reduce damage caused by u/v and heat degradation. CertainTeed Corporation has several solar reflective shingles to choose from in various style and color options to suit a range of different home styles and ...
The Science of Cool Roofs: Reflectivity and Emissivity Explained
2024年11月8日 · Reflective roofing materials are designed to have surfaces that reflect visible and infrared light effectively, helping to keep the roof and the building cooler. Cool roofing materials, such as white or light-colored coatings or reflective roof shingles, are commonly used to achieve high reflectivity.
Inside R&D: How We Develop Solar Reflective (Cool Roof) Shingles
We design shingles that meet local codes (and are good for the environment), but also come in a variety of colors and styles. In fact, some of our more popular products are solar reflective shingles – commonly referred to as cool roof shingles …
What are Solar Reflective Roof Shingles?
Solar reflective roof shingles are an energy efficient alternative to conventional roofing materials. According to Energy.gov, reflective shingles can lower the internal temperature of a building by 50°F, which will save you money on your yearly energy costs.
How Do Solar Reflective Shingles Work and Are They ... - Greatway Roofing
2021年10月23日 · Solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roof membranes can be an essential component of a building system designed to decrease overall building energy consumption and the environmental impact of the house or structure. Reflective roof shingles surfaces reflect much more infrared radiation (IR) than conventional roof surfaces.
Solar reflective roofing materials - AGR
Solar reflective shingles are an energy-efficient alternative to standard roofing materials. According to Energy.gov, reflective shingles can reduce a building’s interior temperature by 50°F, thereby reducing annual energy costs.