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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Highlighting solar, cool roofing and FORTIFIED-compliant systems
By Jesse Sanchez. CertainTeed turns heads with its solar-ready shingles, FORTIFIED-compliant systems and a booth design that kept the crowd buzzing. CertainTeed brought more than just sharp displays and soft carpet to booth 225 at the Western Roofing Expo 2025; it brought solutions designed for where the roofing industry is ...
Cool metal roofs: Where efficiency meets durability
By Emma Peterson. Discover why metal roofing is leading the market when it comes to cool roofing solutions. Finding success in a competitive industry like roofing is all about differentiating yourself and knowing what your customers want. And right now, some of the primary concerns for home and business ...
Cool roofs and bright futures
By The Cool Roof Rating Council. Stacey Weister's reflection on volunteering with the SMART Girls Program. In July 2025, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Senior Technical Manager Stacey Weister had the opportunity to serve as a mentor for the SMART Girls program at the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, Ohio. She ...
Celebrating 10 years of National Women in Roofing
Inspiring leadership stories, meaningful education, hands-on training and a powerful sense of community made NWIR Days 2026 an event to remember. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2026. Karen Edwards: National Women in Roofing 2026 just ended, and ...
The synergy of cool roofs and solar systems
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cool roofs and solar panels can work together to meet rising energy demands. The Energy Information Administration reports that “the projected power demand of the U.S. will rise to 4,199 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025 and 4,267 billion kWh in 2026.” These are record highs, ...
Keeping cities cool from the top down
By Emma Peterson. How CertainTeed’s CoolStar line is helping combat rising urban temperatures. Rising temperatures around the world are causing issues for both individuals’ health and our communities as a whole. According the to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2023, 423 people had died due to ...
Restore, protect and win: Your chance to score a free roof coating
By Dani Sheehan. Enter now for your chance to win and see why Ever-Silic HS is the silicone coating trusted by contractors nationwide. Looking for a reliable, high-performance coating to extend the life of your next roof restoration? Now’s your chance to experience the power of Ever-Silic HS, the silicone ...
Brava and Aspire Pavers to showcase latest sustainable innovations at Greenbuild 2025
At Booth #812, advancements in synthetic roofing and pavers will be highlighted. Brava Roof Tile and Aspire Pavers will be showcasing their sustainable and innovative composite products at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place from November 4-6 in Los Angeles. The brands will be exhibiting at booth #812, ...
Rating roofs for almost 30 years
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the Cool Roof Rating Council and the work they do to support the implementation of reflective building products. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Audrey McGarrell from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). Audrey, CRRC’s communications manager, talks about ...
Raising the roof in the flat roofing game
By Jesse Sanchez. This durable, self-extinguishing membrane is changing expectations for roof performance and longevity. When it comes to commercial flat roofing, IB Roof Systems™’ PVC membranes are making noise. That’s because this roofing solution doesn’t just sit pretty under the sun; it actively resists fire, chemicals, ponding water and ...
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