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Reflective Roof Coatings Meeting to Address Utility Rebate Programs, Microbial Control in Materials

2012-01-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

Discussions of utility rebate programs for solar-reflective roof coatings and a the issue of microbial control in coatings materials will highlight the 6th Annual Meeting of the Reflective Roof Coatings Instiute (RRCI), scheduled for Feb. 21 in Orlando, Fla.

Registration is open for the RRCI meeting, which is planned just prior to the International Roofing Expo, scheduled for Feb. 22-24 in Orlando. (See www.TheRoofingExpo.com.)

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RRCI Adds Contractor Membership Category

2011-10-05T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) announced the addition of a new contractor membership category, designed for roofing contractors, who are actively engaged in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining roofs.

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Aldo Products Company, Inc. - REFLECTIVE ROOF COATINGS INSTITUTE A BIG SUCCESS

2011-07-27T15:53:00.000-07:00

“There is no question that our industry is looking at significant growth”

July 6, 2011 – The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (www.therrci.org), an industry consortium of roof coating manufacturers across the country, held their Mid-Year Technical Meeting on June 21, 2011, in Orlando, Florida to coincide with the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Association (FRSA) annual convention. Attendance at the meeting surpassed expectations as members from across the country came to the meeting to hear industry updates.

Read the full article here: http://www.aldoproducts.com/2011/07/06/reflective-roof-coatings-institute-a-big-success/

RRCI to Report on Major Study of Field-Applied Roof Coatings

2011-06-15T08:46:00.000-07:00

Durability & Design posted this article on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. To read the full article, visit www.durabilityanddesign.com/news

RRCI to Report on Major Study of Field-Applied Roof Coatings

The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) will issue the results of a three-year field study of aged solar reflectance of field-applied coatings at the organization’s 2011 Mid-Year Technical Meeting on June 22. The institute has made the study’s results available to the RRCI membership, but is reserving any public announcement on study details until the technical meeting in Orlando, Fla. The institute says, however, that it is recommending that testing of field-applied, solar-reflective coatings be based on a one-year period rather than three years. Currently, solar-reflectance ratings of cool roofs and cool-roof coatings and listed by the Cool Roof Rating Council (

will present the findings of the three-year study; his presentation has been posted on the “members only” section of the RRCI website, where

The Study
Penny Gift of Republic Powdered Metals Inc., the current RRCI president, said the three-year study was carried out to verify whether smooth aluminum is a representative substrate for “real-world” exposure of solar-reflective, field-applied roof coatings. She noted that Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) certification of field-applied roof coatings requires application to a smooth aluminum panel. “The RRCI undertook a three-year study to investigate the core issue of whether solar reflectance of field-applied coatings is substrate-texture and chemistry dependent, and whether the smooth aluminum panel is a representative sample substrate for testing,” Gift told

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Durability + Design. “Included in the test is the potential impact of the specific coating chemistry and the impact of coating thickness on the retention of solar reflectance over time “

http://www.coolroofs.org/) are based on initial and three-year aged reflectance data. Jim Leonard of ERSystems Inc. and a past RRCI president,members can log in to review it.

RRCI - California's 2013 Title 24 Codes & Standards Program

2011-06-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

For those following California's 2013 Title 24 Codes & Standards Program, please note that the presentations for the Friday, June 10 workshop in Sacramento have now been posted to the CEC Website.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/prerulemaking/documents/#061011
Please note in particular the LBNL presentation on the equation. We are being told that the change in the formula for the calculation that LBNL will present will only adjust for field applied coatings and the coefficient for predictive equations will move from .70 to .65.
The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute is closely following this, and will have representation at the meeting on Friday. The website also provides information to join the workshop remotely. Please note that RRCI has taken a position, along with many adjacent roofing industry trade associations, to generally oppose the CEC proposal, and have requested access to the CEC data, which they have advised they will provide.
On behalf of the roofing industry coalition, Jim Hoff of CEIR will present a Solar Analysis Savings Comparison that will help highlight the minimal energy benefit offered by the proposed change in aged reflectance.
The roofing industry trade associations are meeting again next week to discuss observations from Friday's call and determine next steps. Please contact casey@robstan.com with any comments.

Airport could get foam roof coating

2011-03-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

WILLIAMSTOWN - The Wood County Airport Authority Tuesday gave the airport manager the authority to purchase foam roof coating if money becomes available.
"I think that we are all in agreement that we need to do this," said board member Mike Knopp.
The board held a conference call with Dave Davis, maintenance supervisor for Marietta City Schools, who said he has had good luck with the foam roofing, which is on the district's high school, part of the middle school and about 60 percent of the elementary schools and several other buildings.
"The (foam) roofs have been on the buildings 12-to-14 years and we have to do some maintenance with putting new coatings on them every few years," Davis said. "But we have not had a problem with them for any reason, including wind, and leaks we used to have stopped with the installation of the foam."
Board members John Pfalzgraf, Knopp and Virgil Flinn all gave airport manager Terry Moore permission to get the roofing, which would cost roughly $150,000 to be put on the former terminal building as well as hangars 1,5 and 4, which all have leaks.
Moore brought up the subject of foam roofing during the February board meeting because the cost is much more affordable than putting metal roofs on.
"We do not have the money currently, but we are looking for funding approval and, should the opportunity present itself, the money would probably need to be spent quickly," Moore said.
He said he previously spoke with staff members for Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., about funds for new roofs at the airport and is awaiting information on that money.
In other business:

Moore said new Federal Aviation Administration rules he learned about last week during the 34th annual Airport Conference in Hershey, Pa. could hurt the airport.

"The FAA is not taking over rules of non-moving parts of the airport," Moore said.
The rule that has Moore the most concerned is a restriction of access to non-movement areas of airports with commercial service.
It would work for big airports and general aviation only airports, but it doesn't work for our airport," Moore said.
"We have voiced our disagreement of this with other airports because it impugns on our rights of making rules for our apron."
The FAA rule would keep people from being allowed to drive to hangars and planes, which Moore said many of the airport's customers like to do.
"It's something they like to do, the cars aren't bothering anything and they aren't in the way," he said. "I could lose business if this passes because GA (general aviation) airports could likely still offer it."
"I don't disagree with the safety factor, but this is our place to make rules, not the FAA's," Moore said.

Enplanements continued to fall in February with 347 people flying with between the local airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

"There were 21 weather days in February that caused the major impact in enplanements," Moore said.
Moore said that the cancellations throughout the month were for full days' worth of flights and not just a flight or two at-a-time.
"A lot of times flights to and from Cleveland were canceled because connections to New York, Chicago and other destinations were closed due to weather," Moore said.
"We understand that, but the passengers don't and it is difficult to explain why we don't have flights while it is sunny and clear here," Knopp said.
Taking into consideration the 21 cancellations, the February enplanements were not bad.
"It's still higher than when we had (service from) Colgan in 2008," Moore said.
The January enplanements were 452 with 11 cancellations.

GAF Offers More Power Using Less Energy with Master Flow Green Machine Solar Powered Ridge Vent

2011-03-02T09:33:00.001-08:00

WAYNE, N.J. — GAF, a roofing and ventilation manufacturer, announced the addition of Master Flow® Green Machine™ Solar Powered Ridge Vents to its line of ventilation products. This energy-efficient ridge vent delivers increased airflow over traditional ridge vents while still providing the superior aesthetic that ridge vents offer over powered roof vents.

While traditional ridge vents and roof louvers can often provide less airflow than powered roof vents, powered ventilation options are generally less attractive, require installation by electricians, and run using electricity which adds to their cost. Master Flow Green Machine Solar Powered Ridge Vents provide up to 25 times more airflow than traditional ridge vents while using solar power to eliminate the need for an electrician as well as any related energy costs. They also look great, with the low profile solar panels blending into the ridge line. Attic ventilation products are critical for a long-lasting roof. A properly balanced attic ventilation system will help to remove excess heat and moisture, protecting the roof from premature deterioration, minimizing peeling and extending the life of interior and exterior paint, limiting mold and mildew damage, and guarding against ice damming in the winter. Proper ventilation also can help to reduce excessive cooling costs.

For more information, visit www.gaf.com.