Saves Money and Energy.One-sixth of all electricity generated in a year is spent to air condition buildings! ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent.

Protects Cooling Equipment. A reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15%. As a result, the building owner will have less wear and tear on HVAC systems, resulting in fewer HVAC repairs and maintenance.

Decreases Pollution in Urban Areas. Reduced energy demand means less burning of fossil fuels, which results in less pollution from power plants. Also, ENERGY STAR qualified roof products help to reduce the “heat island effect,” in which dark, heat-absorbing buildings and paved areas create smog and make air in urban areas hotter.

Increases Roof Product Life. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products maintain a more consistent temperature. This reduces the effects of thermal shock, which occurs when cool rain hits a hot roof, causing a sharp drop in temperature. During temperature changes, a roof expands and contracts, causing stress and degrading of the roof.