Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
From skylines to sidewalks, concrete is heating up
By Emma Peterson. Understanding the urban heat island effect and how cool pavements can save lives. When we think of over-exposure to the elements and injuries related to weather conditions, we often think of the risks of freezing. But just because we are out of the cold most of ...
The role of CRRC product ratings in enhancing community resilience
By Emma Peterson. The Cool Roof Rating Council is simplifying access to cool surface performance data that can help us build healthier cities. Our built environment is heating up and with that comes health and energy resilience issues in our communities. In fact, an article by Beatriz Cardenas, Shazabe Akhtar ...
Meet the ace in the industry’s back pocket
By Emma Peterson. From chemical thumbprints to troubleshooting material regulations, ACE Laboratories helps the roofing industry develop smarter products. On a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got to sit down with Erick Sharp to talk about ACE Laboratories. ACE is a full-service analytical testing lab that ...
Test before you invest: Win a free roof coating
By The Coffee Shops™. See how a proven coating system can elevate your restoration projects without the upfront risk. General Coatings Manufacturing Corp is bringing back its popular giveaway to give contractors a risk-free way to put one of its top-performing EVERROOF® coatings to the test. Enter by May 1, ...
Membership Research Project
Are you a roofing contractor or manufacturer who stands out in the marketplace because of your focus on sustainability? Would networking with professionals in the cool surfaces arena be beneficial to you? The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) wants to hear from you! Sign up today to participate in a brief ...
Why FM approvals matter
By Dani Sheehan. FM approvals are helping shape the future of our industry by defining durability, accountability and risk management for commercial roofing systems. At its core, Factory Mutual (FM) is a unique organization with a dual mission. On one side, it operates as a global insurance provider. On the ...
New resources for designing buildings in a warming climate
By Jenny Yu. An interactive training course and a new brief provide guidance on cool roof technologies and their role in sustainable building design. As extreme heat events become more frequent and energy efficiency remains a top priority for building professionals, new educational resources are helping architects, contractors and ...
Make cool connections at the 2026 CRRC conference
By Emma Peterson. Everything you need to know about the reimagined 2026 CRRC Annual Conference. Don't forget your boots and your hat as you plan your trip down to San Antonio, Texas for this year’s Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) conference! This three-day conference (June 16-18, 2026) is a new ...
Highlighting solar, cool roofing and FORTIFIED-compliant systems
By Jesse Sanchez. CertainTeed turns heads with its solar-ready shingles, FORTIFIED-compliant systems and a booth design that kept the crowd buzzing. CertainTeed brought more than just sharp displays and soft carpet to booth 225 at the Western Roofing Expo 2025; it brought solutions designed for where the roofing industry is ...
Cool metal roofs: Where efficiency meets durability
By Emma Peterson. Discover why metal roofing is leading the market when it comes to cool roofing solutions. Finding success in a competitive industry like roofing is all about differentiating yourself and knowing what your customers want. And right now, some of the primary concerns for home and business ...
