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Guest Column

Cool Roof Complexity

Claims that roof reflectivity mandates universally lower energy bills and enhance health are outdated
Jason Wilen
Jason Wilen
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A forensic architect with over thirty years of experience designing roof assemblies weighs in on the latest 'cool roof' regulatory debate.


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Cool Roofs

The Battle Over Cool Roofs Heats Up Following Tennessee Rollbacks

Industry experts question the viability of cool roof mandates while critics claim they're support "dark roof" lobbying efforts
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
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The Tennessee legislature repealed its cool roof mandate, reigniting debate over energy efficiency and urban “heat island” effects. Critics cite industry influence, while experts advocate for policies grounded in climate science.



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Technical Details

The Facts about PVC – Part II

Roofing contractors can be confident in recommending PVC systems to their customers.
Tony Vieira, Mule-Hide Products
Tony Viera
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In the second part of this two-part article series, learn about the benefits of PVC roofing and the facts about what makes it so appealing to roofers and architects alike.
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The Facts About PVC Roofing Part I

While PVC remains a popular choice among design professionals, it may be the one system roofing contractors know the least about
Tony Vieira, Mule-Hide Products
Tony Viera
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The experts at Mule-Hide Products are bridging the information gap about PVC roofing for roofing contractors in this two-part series.
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