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Articles Tagged with ''cool roofing''

A construction crew paints a white roof in downtown Washington, D.C. (pictured).
Beating the Heat

The Best Roofs for Summer May Not Be Green

Latest research affirms that white roofs are most effective at cooling the city down on the hottest summer days
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 10, 2024
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A new University College London study found that white or reflective roofs, also known as “cool roofs,” reduce urban temperatures by up to 1.2 C (2.2 F), suggesting better relief than green roofs, especially during the hottest days.


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NanoTech’s Next Generation Cool Roof Coating (product pictured).
New Product News

NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

Product touts redefining energy efficiency in roofing
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Roofing Contractor Staff
June 21, 2024
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NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.


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NanoTech Materials (headquarters pictured) announced it would expand its Texas operations to keep up with demand for eco-friendly building materials.
Manufacturing News

Nanotech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operation to Meet Demand

Coatings startup expands its footprint more than threefold for insulative ceramic particle technology manufacturing and operations with its new Houston-area facility
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Roofing Contractor Staff
April 16, 2024
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NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.


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Roofing Products

GAF RUBEROID, GAFGLAS EnergyCap Granulated Membranes

New surfacing replaces previous coated membrane version with new premium bright white solar reflective granule
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Roofing Contractor Staff
April 2, 2024
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GAF's new membranes combine cool roof initiatives with the durability of modified bitumen and the aesthetics of a solar reflective bright white surfaced roof.


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Green Roofs

American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing products achieves 'stamp of approval' from testing lab
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 14, 2024
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Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.


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NanoTech Materials has partnered with Tesson Roofing to form a joint venture called Cool Roof Coating Systems LLC, which plans to combat Arizona's summer heat.
Joint Venture

NanoTech Materials, Tesson Roofing Collaborate on Arizona ‘Cool Roof’ Initiative

Newly formed subsidiary to focus on cutting indoor temperatures for owners of large-roof commercial and industrial structures
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 25, 2024
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NanoTech Materials has partnered with Tesson Roofing to form a joint venture called Cool Roof Coating Systems LLC, which plans to combat Arizona's summer heat.


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Solar Roofing

Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 20, 2023
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A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.


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Climate News

Study Examines How 3 Different Roof Materials Can Lower Energy Demand

Urban centers may benefit from new research by Argonne National Laboratory
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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 4, 2023
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory examined three different types of roofing strategies and their impact on near-surface temperature and cooling energy demand.


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Manufacturing News

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Rolls Out New 'Cool-Roof' Colors

The new colors have been assessed by the Cool Roof Rating Council
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Roofing Contractor Staff
September 13, 2023
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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions introduces two new CRRC-rated Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing colors, Harborwood and Stirling Gray, known for their energy efficiency and durability. 


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Climate News

City of Austin Undertakes Study of ‘Cool Roofing’ to Mitigate Urban Heat

Data will be shared with Google and used to shape future urban planning decisions
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 3, 2023
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The City of Austin, Texas, said it will share data with Google on the solar reflectivity of roofs to identify which neighborhoods would benefit most from 'cool roofs,' aiming to reduce heat in homes and inform future climate policies. 


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