The energy star energy efficiency criteria do not include a specification for roof insulation.
Pinnacle roof meet energy star requirements.
For energy star compliance the roof coverings must be naturally aged for three years then the reflectivity and emissivity are measured.
See actual warranty for complete details limitations and requirements.
Estimated roof surface temperature reduction based on 1998 nist study.
Initial minimum solar reflectance of 0 25 and 3 year aged minimum solar reflectance of 0 15.
Reflectivity requirements differ for low slope and steep slope roofs.
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.
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.
Environmental protection agency s energy star program began rating roofing materials for energy.
A roof that meets the energy star performance requirements is considered one that is cool and helps to reduce urban heat island effects.
The criteria for an energy star labeled roof are.
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.
For steep slope applications greater than 2 12 pitch.
So in 1999 the u s.