General Coatings' SPF Roofing Systems are a part of the Energy Star® Roof Products Program® which is a voluntary initiative with roofing manufacturers that encourages them to promote products that meet agreed upon energy efficiency criteria.

Participating manufacturers use the ENERGY STAR® label on product packaging and marketing materials to help identify products used in Cool Roof Systems® which includes the SPF Roof System. The Energy Star® program seeks to reduce greenhouse gases by implementing strategies that lower power demand, improve municipal air quality, and reduce the impact of Urban Heat Islands.

Studies indicate that as much as 38% of the insulating value can be compromised through the gaps and metal fasteners of the fastened insulation boards in a conventional roof. When compared with an SPF Roof, the SPF Roof loses none of its insulating value.

Studies show that Energy Star Cool Roofing Systems® can reduce cooling energy demands in buildings by up to 40%, and because they protect against UV attack, they last longer and can reduce maintenance costs. Building owners who use Cool Roofing Systems may be eligible for a state tax credit in many states, including California, Oregon and Washington.

For more information please visit the EnergyStar® roofing site by clicking the logo below.

In a study funded by the U.S. EPA, the Heat Island Group carried out a detailed analysis of energy-saving potentials of light-colored roofs in 11 U.S. metropolitan areas. About ten residential and commercial building prototypes in each area were simulated. We considered both the savings in cooling and penalties in heating. We estimated saving potentials of about $175 million per year for the 11 cities. Extrapolated national energy savings were about $750 million per year.