Residential Cool Roof Systems

While a sunlight absorbing black roof can reach up to 190 f in the summer a reflective roof s temperature can be as much as 60 f lower.

Residential cool roof systems. Stay comfortable stay cool. Dark surfaces also contribute to the urban heat island effect. Another effective means of lowering your energy consumption is installing a cool roof. Owens corning cool roof collection shingles are specially designed to reflect the sun s energy and absorb less heat than standard shingles without limiting your color options.

We re your southern california spray foam contractor for spray foam insulation and spray polyurethane insulated foam roof spf roof coated foam roof commonly known as cool roof the most proven durable and energy saving roofing system available today. As of january 1 2010 the california energy commission s updated title 24 building energy efficiency standards for residential and non residential roofing are now in force otherwise know as cool roof. A cool roof reflects the sun s energy reducing rooftop temperatures. Cool roofs reflect sunlight and absorb less solar heat than a standard roof lowering the temperature of your roof and therefore your home.

Coatings are like very thick paints that can protect the roof surface from ultra violet uv light and chemical damage and some offer water protection and restorative features. We are a full service cool roofing system contractor. A cool roof is a roofing system that delivers higher solar reflectance the ability to reflect the visible infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun reducing heat transfer to the building and higher thermal emittance the ability to radiate absorbed or non reflected solar energy than standard designed roofing products. Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories.

You have numerous options here such as window coverings and hvac systems. Located in torrance california we proudly serve the homeowners and businesses of torrance and surrounding areas in california. States across the country are adopting cool roof measures into their residential and commercial building codes. Every shingle in the cool roof collection features a precise mix of solar reflecting granules to help comply with the solar reflectance index sri requirements of title 24 part 6 even.

There are many types of roof systems available but the surface exposed to the sun is the one that determines if a roof is cool or not. You can usually make a new or existing roof cool by selecting the appropriate surface. Cool roof coatings are white or special reflective pigments that reflect sunlight. The new cool roof requirements affect new construction significant repairs of existing roofs re roofing plus additions and alterations of existing buildings and homes.

Residential roofing serving los angeles orange counties cool roof coating specialist. Check here for cool roof requirements as well as rebate and incentive programs in your area. The owens corning cool roof collection helps keep your roof cooler for a more comfortable home.