Environmentally Friendly Aspects of
Foam Roofing

Accreditations/Certifications

Complies with ENERGY STAR® Roof Program requirements
ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building.

ENERGY STAR qualified roof products can help reduce
the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and
can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 - 15 percent.
Learn more about the Energy Star Foam Roof Program

Designated Cool Roof Rating (CRRC)*
A cool roof reflects and emits the sun's heat back to the sky instead of transferring it to the building below. "Coolness" is measured by two properties, solar reflectance and thermal emittance.  To learn more, visit the Cool Roof Rating Council

Title 24 Compliance*
Meets Title 24 P6 Standard - California's Energy Efficiency
Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings. 
Learn more about Foam Roofs and Title 24

* Requires written specififcation in contract of "Permax 108 white with RTC white granules or no granules". Initial solar reflectance .72 , initial thermal emittance .94

Zero-Ozone Depletion
Application of foam roofing uses zero ozone-depleting urethanes.

Environmental Benefits of Foam Roofing

Energy Efficiency

• Up to 500% more efficient than tar and gravel roofing
• One of the most energy efficient roofing material available.
• R-Value of 6.7 at 75F and 7.5 at 40F
• R-Value increase as temperature
• The insulating foam keeps heat from penetrating in the summer or escaping in the winter, permanently lowering heating and air conditioning costs for most owners.

Sustainability and Renewability

• Less Waste and Disposal
• Easily Maintained
• Ability to be Recoated to Extend Life
• Longer roof service life
• UV radiation protection

Environmentally Friendly

• Superior Reflectivity & Emissivity
• No Hazardous Kettles & Asphalt Odors
• Reduced Urban Heat Island area - Lower roof surface temperatures
• Cleaner air – less smog and lower energy usage means less greenhouse gasses emitted.
• Application of foam roofing uses zero ozone-depleting urethanes.