For energy star compliance the roof coverings must be naturally aged for three years then the reflectivity and emissivity are measured.
Pinnacle roof meet energy star requirements.
Initial minimum solar reflectance of 0 25 and 3 year aged minimum solar reflectance of 0 15.
So in 1999 the u s.
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.
Meet 2008 california title 24 part 6 requirements which call for a cool roof or.
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.
For steep slope applications greater than 2 12 pitch.
4 6as required in the energy star test method for roof products.
Energy star initial requirements.
Energy star program requirements for roof products eligibility criteria 7.
Estimated roof surface temperature reduction based on 1998 nist study.
Reflectivity requirements differ for low slope and steep slope roofs.
The provisions of title 24 allow for simulated aging called rapid ratings.
The hotter the roof the more energy it takes to cool the building beneath it.
A roof that meets the energy star performance requirements is considered one that is cool and helps to reduce urban heat island effects.
Environmental protection agency s energy star program began rating roofing materials for energy.