The hotter the roof, the more energy it takes to cool the building beneath it. So, in 1999, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program began rating roofing materials for energy efficiency.

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”

The COOL Roof Collection shingles are specially designed to reflect the sun’s rays, helping to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

View details and learn about the types of roof shingles available for new construction, roof replacement, historical restoration or old-world style construction. We cover it all in this shingle guide.

Learn about the ENERGY STAR qualified roof products that can reduce the amount of air conditioning and save utility money.

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Landmark Solaris® PLATINUM from CertainTeed Roofing is a brilliant energy-saving breakthrough that puts cool roof technology to work. Landmark Solaris is a steep-slope, solar reflective asphalt roofing shingle which contains advanced colored granules that can reflect solar energy and radiate heat far better than traditional roofing shingles

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A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles.

ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment.