A roof that meets the energy star performance requirements is considered one that is cool and helps to reduce urban heat island effects.
Pinnacle roof meet energy star requirements.
Energy star certified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 15 percent.
The criteria for an energy star labeled roof are.
The energy star energy efficiency criteria do not include a specification for roof insulation.
For steep slope applications greater than 2 12 pitch.
Environmental protection agency s energy star program began rating roofing materials for energy.
The hotter the roof the more energy it takes to cool the building beneath it.
For energy star compliance the roof coverings must be naturally aged for three years then the reflectivity and emissivity are measured.
Estimated roof surface temperature reduction based on 1998 nist study.
The provisions of title 24 allow for simulated aging called rapid ratings.
See actual warranty for complete details limitations and requirements.
Energy star program requirements for roof products eligibility criteria 7.
Initial minimum solar reflectance of 0 25 and 3 year aged minimum solar reflectance of 0 15.
Energy star initial requirements.
So in 1999 the u s.
Maintenance of solar reflectance the test surface of each sample shall not be washed cleaned or wiped in any fashion prior to testing aged solar reflectance.