Ninety percent of the energy used in the United States is generated by burning fossil fuels which creates the air pollution associated with smog, acid rain and global climate change. By reducing the amount of energy needed to cool buildings, Energy Star labeled roof products help to reduce the production of these air pollutants.

Heat island research is conducted to find, analyze and implement solutions to the summer warming trends occurring in urban areas, the so-called "Urban Heat Island" effect. Click on the Urban Heat Island image to learn what the scientific community has discovered and wants you to know about Cool Roofs.

Increased roof and building temperatures associated with heat islands are a result of urban build-up, not global climate change. Click on the EPA image to discover how our local heat island effect can have an impact on the global climate.

Energy Star labeled roof products are reflective and lower surface temperature by up to 100º F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building. Click on the Energy Star image to explore how your new Energy Star roof system will reduce energy waste.

Solar Smart... the intelligent approach to energy-saving roof systems. Click on the Solar Smart image to download a pdf file and determine your roof energy-savings options, based on local climate and energy costs to answer the question: "What roof will save me the most energy dollars?"

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