OUR EXPERTS SPECIALIZE IN COOL ROOFING PRODUCTS

Cool Remodeling Experts specialize in installing a broad range of Cool Roofing Products, that can provide you and your family with the following important benefits:

• Stop wasting your money on constantly increasing utility bills.
• Maximum energy performance efficiency in your home.
• Maximum comfort for you and your family at home.
• Highest level of product quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Well-known brands supported by local product distributors.
• Best product and service warranties supported by manufacturers.
• Low product acquisition and maintenance costs.
• Product rebates and Federal Tax Credits whenever applicable.
• Best product and service value for your money.
• Best return on your long-term investment.
• Peace of mind knowing that you do the right thing.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Replacing a Roof is an important investment to ensure your overall Home Energy Efficiency.

Your roof not only enhances your home’s curb appeal, it also protects you, and everything inside your home, from the elements.

Before replacing your roof, be sure to speak with an Energy Efficiency Consultant about the current level of your home energy efficiency.

The energy efficiency consultant will help you to identify all areas of energy inefficiency in your house and potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars in the future.

LOOK FOR ENERGY STAR_® COMPLIANT PRODUCTS

Make the switch to ENERGY STAR_® high-efficiency products to start saving electricity, water, and gas. This will enable you to substantially reduce your utility bills and, instead, pay-off your new energy-efficient products much faster and save more money in the future.

Visit the Energy Star_® to compare the most energy-efficient products for your specific needs.

COMMON ROOFING TERMS

Most homeowners are usually not familiar with various Roofing Terms used in the construction industry. For this reason, some of the most popular terms are described in the video below.

You should also know that when roofing contractors measure a roof, they express the size of the roof in terms of Big Squares, where each Big Square is equal to 100 sq. ft.

So, next time, when you contractor tells you that your roof is 30 big squares – this means that the surface area of your roof is 3,000 sq. ft.

COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL© 2024 CoolRoofs.org

The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) was created in 1998 to develop accurate and credible methods for evaluating and labeling the solar reflectance and thermal emittance (radiative properties) of roofing products and to disseminate the information to all interested parties.

The CRRC also supports research into energy-related radiative properties of roofing surfaces designed to improve overall home energy efficiency.

COOL ROOF UNDER CALIFORNIA’S TITLE 24 ENERGY STANDARD

The Cool Roof Rating Council plays an important role in ensuring Title 24 Compliance in the roofing industry in California.

The Cool Roof under the California’s Title 24 Energy Compliance Standards must meet the following requirements:

• Be rated through Cool Roof Rating Council (Title 24, Part 1).
• Be properly labeled (Title 24, Part 1).
• Have Reflectance ≥ 0.7 and Emittance ≥ 0.75, or if Emittance is lower, need higher Reflectance (Part 6 and 2).
• For coatings liquid-applied in the field, meet performance requirements (Part 6).

COOL ROOF STRUCTURE

A Cool Roofing Structure consists of several important elements described below, including roofing trusses, polymer membranes, 3/4 inch CDX Plywood, asphalt shingles and vents.

MAIN BENEFITS OF A COOL ROOF © 2024 CoolRoofs.org

Cool Roofs provide substantial energy savings to homeowners. Because cool roofs gain less heat than normal roofs, they reduce the need for air-conditioning in summer, and heating in winter, making homes more comfortable for homeowners and their families. A cool roof can benefit a building and its occupants by:

• Reducing energy bills by decreasing air conditioning needs.
• Improving indoor comfort for spaces that are not air conditioned, such as garages or covered patios.
• Decreasing roof temperature, which may extend roof service life.
• Cool roofs can also benefit the environment, especially when many buildings in a community have them.

ROOFING MATERIALS

Common Roofing Materials include:

• Asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
• Wood shingles and shakes.
• Tile and slate.
• Metal roofs.
• Bituminous membranes.

Typical Examples Of Roofing Materials are illustrated here.

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF

More than 70 Percent of all single-family homes in the US are roofed with Asphalt Shingles, though that number is slowly shrinking thanks to more energy-efficient and durable Metal Roofing.

Fiberglass Shingles start with a fiberglass mesh mat that is covered in asphalt and topped with granules that provide color and reflect some of the sunlight. Shingles made with fiberglass are lightweight and resist tearing.

A typical comparison between an Old Shingle Roof and a New Shingle Roof is illustrated below.

OLD SHINGLE ROOF

NEW SHINGLE ROOF

BENEFITS OF ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF

Asphalt Shingle Roof may offer homeowners the following benefits:

• Fiberglass shingles offer good fire protection.
• Look good on most any style home.
• Shingles are often the most affordable roofing option, especially in good/better ranges.
• The best asphalt shingles are a 30-year roof solution installed on homes located in moderate climates.
• The cheapest 3-tab shingles are an affordable way to dress up a home before putting on the market.
• Broad selection of colors and styles including affordable three-tab and architectural shingles that mimic shakes and slate.
• 3-tab shingles are rated for 60-70 MPH wind uplift, while standard architectural shingles are rated for 110 MPH winds; high-wind shingles are rated for 130 MPH.

METAL ROOF

Many homeowners don’t realize that Metal Roofs are gaining popularity in the marketplace because of their overall cool benefits, durability and longevity:

• Metal roofs last 2 – 4 times longer than asphalt shingle roofs.
• Metal roofs can save up to 40% of energy costs.
• Metal roofs are eligible for insurance discounts up to 30%.
• 95% of the metal roof cost can be recouped when selling the house.

POPULAR PRODUCT BRANDS

Some of the most popular brands of Cool Roofing Systems are presented below in A to Z order.

COOL ROOF CALCULATOR © 2024 Energy.gov

Cool Roofs can save money several ways, including energy savings, rebates and incentives, HVAC equipment downsizing, and extended roof lifetime.

You can use a Cool Roof Calculator to estimate how much energy you would save by installing a cool roof.