Title 24 Roof Shingles

Beginning january 1 2010 the california energy commission s updated title 24 building energy efficiency standards for residential and non residential roofing went into effect.

Title 24 roof shingles.

Then determine the weight of the roofing material. These asphalt shingles are manufactured with colored granules that contain special pigments that reflect ir light. Timberline hd reflector series plus shingles can be used to comply with 2016 title 24 part 6 cool roof requirements of the california code of regulations. The new standards affect new construction significant repairs of existing roofs re roofing plus additions and alterations of existing buildings and homes.

Pabco roofing has nine cool shingle colors that are compliant to california s energy code title 24 part 6. Cool roof shingles california title 24 in a premium offering owens corning has cool shingle lines that are specially designed to reflect solar energy helping to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Timberline hd reflector series plus shingles are rated by the cool roof rating council crrc. Gaf california cool shingles are your best choice for a stylish roof in california.

The title 24 prescriptive requirements divide roofs into two categories low slope less than 2 12 pitch and steep slope greater than 2 12 pitch. The title 24 standards do not require a cool roof on a residence when energy compliance is achieved using the performance method. Roofing products with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance are referred to as cool roof which is the outer layer or exterior surface of a roof. Reflect your style with pabco solar reflective shingles.

In california where many low rise residential homes are subject to the requirements of title 24 cool roof shingles have become a major trend in residential roofing. View our solar reflective shingles brochure for more info. As the term implies the temperature of a cool roof is lower on hot sunny days than a conventional roof reducing cooling loads and the energy required to provide air conditioning. The prescriptive tables divide roofing materials into two weight categories.