Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
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 ...
Cool roofs and bright futures
By The Cool Roof Rating Council. Stacey Weister's reflection on volunteering with the SMART Girls Program. In July 2025, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Senior Technical Manager Stacey Weister had the opportunity to serve as a mentor for the SMART Girls program at the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, Ohio. She ...
Celebrating 10 years of National Women in Roofing
Inspiring leadership stories, meaningful education, hands-on training and a powerful sense of community made NWIR Days 2026 an event to remember. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2026. Karen Edwards: National Women in Roofing 2026 just ended, and ...
The synergy of cool roofs and solar systems
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cool roofs and solar panels can work together to meet rising energy demands. The Energy Information Administration reports that “the projected power demand of the U.S. will rise to 4,199 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025 and 4,267 billion kWh in 2026.” These are record highs, ...
Keeping cities cool from the top down
By Emma Peterson. How CertainTeed’s CoolStar line is helping combat rising urban temperatures. Rising temperatures around the world are causing issues for both individuals’ health and our communities as a whole. According the to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2023, 423 people had died due to ...
