This summer marks the 10-year anniversary of the Cool Roof Rating Council, Oakland, Calif., which was established in 1998 for the purpose of creating a fair, accurate and credible rating system for the radiative properties of roofi ng products (solar reflectance and thermal emittance). This year marks several other accomplishments for the council, including reaching 1,000 products in its Rated Products Directory and the launch of a 10-year planning process and accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, Washington, D.C. as an “Accredited Standards Developer.” The council was founded with 25 members, and today it has 176 members.
CRRC Celebrates Anniversary
This Month’s Features

Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.

Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.

Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.

Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.

