Prep & Protection

Cool Roof

"A roof surface (coating, tile, or membrane) with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance that reduces attic heat gain. Required by California Title 24 for most new and re-roof projects."

American English entry — uses US spelling (color, gray, favorite, neighborhood) and US units (sq ft, gallons, ZIP code). Optimized for homeowners and painting contractors across the United States.

Color definition in detail

Cool roof coatings are usually bright white acrylic or silicone. They can lower attic temperatures by 20-30°F and cut AC loads by 10-15%. Look for Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) certification.

Synonyms & Related Color Terms

Reflective roof Title 24 roof

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