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Case Study

California Contractor Successful with Sustainability Thanks to Solaris

Solar technology gives Los Gatos Roofing the means to meet homeowner demands for sustainability

February 18, 2025

Top 100 Contractor Los Gatos Roofing finds success in California by offering residents sustainable solutions like Solaris shingles from CertainTeed.

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Roofing Products

Brava Releases New Cool Roof Colors for Optimized Energy Efficiency

The certified Cool Roof Tiles meet California’s Title 24 and Title 31 requirements

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 12, 2025

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Brava Roof Tile's new Cool Roof Colors meet the demands of Title 24 & Title 31 requirements, offering energy savings for homeowners by reducing the need for air conditioning.

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Spend more time off the roof with Duro-Last custom solutions

Faster installation, fewer seams and industry-leading durability with Duro-Last PVC and TPO systems

January 31, 2025

Faster installation, fewer seams, and industry-leading durability with Duro-Last PVC and TPO systems

Technical Details

The Facts about PVC – Part II

Roofing contractors can be confident in recommending PVC systems to their customers.

Tony Viera

December 23, 2024

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In the second part of this two-part article series, learn about the benefits of PVC roofing and the facts about what makes it so appealing to roofers and architects alike.

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Sustainability News

Arizona State Researchers Testing ‘Cool Roof’ Efficacy at Outdoor Shelter

The ‘Safe Outdoor Space’ offers an area for homelessness to camp; some say it still gets too hot

Bryan Gottlieb

November 15, 2024

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Researchers from ASU, Phoenix, and 3M are testing cool film coatings to reduce heat for people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, where temperatures under awnings remain unbearable.

Manufacturer News

IKO Launches New Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Shingle Line

New color options include Dual Brown, Graphite Black, Pebble Grey, Bayshore, and Coastal Sands

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 22, 2024

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IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.

Cool Roofs

Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products Appointed to CRRC Board

Shepherd has served the Cool Roof Rating Council for over a decade in multiple roles

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 17, 2024

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Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member.

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The Facts About PVC Roofing Part I

While PVC remains a popular choice among design professionals, it may be the one system roofing contractors know the least about

Tony Viera

September 16, 2024

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The experts at Mule-Hide Products are bridging the information gap about PVC roofing for roofing contractors in this two-part series.

Roof Coatings 2024

Confidence in Coatings

Economic conditions continue to provide roofing contractors with opportunities in coatings.

Art Aisner

September 3, 2024

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Economic conditions continue to provide roofing contractors with opportunities in coatings.

Coatings Section

Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

Transforming Thermal Efficiency with Cool Roof Coating at a Fortune 500 Big Box Store

Carrie Horazeck

September 2, 2024

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How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.