Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Cool Roof Rating Council expands resources and industry engagement
By The Coffee Shops™. New tools, updated programs and a reimagined conference are helping make cool roofing information more accessible across the industry. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is broadening how it serves roofing professionals through updated rating programs, expanded educational resources and a new approach to industry collaboration. ...
Cool roofs shine as hotter cities turn down the heat
By Emma Richardson. ROOFCORP helps contractors navigate updated code requirements for roof coatings. Commercial roofs in warm climates like Los Angeles provide unique challenges, as the city is subject to elevated radiation year-round. Additionally, the long cooling season and urban heat island effect can cause roof surface temperatures to ...
The value of independent verification for roofing performance
By The Coffee Shops™. Verified testing and code compliance can help reduce risk and improve project outcomes. For contractors, architects and building owners, roofing performance is about more than appearance. In the article “The Importance of Third-Party Testing and Product Evaluation,” ASC Building Products highlights why independent testing and code ...
Elevate case study feature in National Association of Home Builders’ The New American Home® 2026
Elevate's products chosen for reliable performance in hot climates. Contractor: Alpha Roofing & Sheet Metal Project duration: October 2024 – February 2026 Region: Orlando, Florida Interviewed: Josh Turley, Technical Manager at FG Building Products Project overview The New American Home® 2026 (TNAH), featured at the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS) near Orlando, Florida, is a 7,889-square-foot ...
Top June articles: Fire resistance, cool surfaces and more
By Emma Peterson. See what AskARoofer readers were interested in this month! It’s time again for our monthly article recap! At the end of each month, we like to look at the articles that caught you, our readers, attention. Not only does this give us a chance to walk ...
Dale McIntyre receives Marty Hastings Award
McIntyre has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization’s expansion into rating exterior wall products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce that Dale McIntyre has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Marty Hastings Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and lasting ...
CRRC 2026 Annual Conference
Date: June 16-18 | Location: Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk The 2026 CRRC Annual Conference will be held on June 16-18 at the Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX! The CRRC Annual Meeting has officially been renamed the CRRC Annual Conference. The event’s new branding reflects the transition to a three-day ...
Financial benefits homeowners need to consider
By Anna Lockhart. Do you know the best way to save on home renovations or roofing projects? Here’s how! No matter the time of year, there’s one thing that is always at the top of mind for homeowners – how will certain purchases impact my taxes? And with that ...
New cool surfaces toolkit site provides public with resources and knowledge base
The Cool Surfaces Toolkit is designed to make trusted, science-based information on cool roofs, walls and pavements more accessible to a broad range of audiences. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls and pavements. ...
The People’s Choice is the MAX PVC membrane!
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the Elevate product that took home the 2026 People’s Choice award at the IRE Innovative Product Showcase. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), professionals from across the roofing industry came together to learn, explore and grow. One of the biggest parts of the show ...
