Cool Roofing

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Castagra's fiber-reinforced premium cool roof coating is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.

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.

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed adaptive roof tiles that reduce heating and cooling costs without electronics, using a wax motor for thermoregulation.

A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.