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Cool Roofs Market Key Developments:
- In October 2015, H&R Johnson (India) launched new Johnson Endura Cool Roof SRI (Solar Reflective Index) Tiles. Surface of the tiles reflect back the sun rays and do not let them enter through the roof. This in turn is expected to keep the room temperature cool by which it will help reduce use of external cooling appliances including air-conditioners or coolers
- In January 2018, TAMKO Building Products, Inc. announced that its products received ‘ENERGY STAR’ qualification given by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Under this qualification, TAMKO’s Heritage series laminated asphalt shingles, shingle accessories in Glacier White, TAMKO’s Elite Glass-Seal 3-Tab asphalt shingles in White and Glacier White have received ‘Energy Efficient Ratings’. These products can be used as cool roof products in residential and industrial applications
- In November 2018, Nygra Coatings, launched its new ‘Cool Roof Technology’. This includes roof coating products, Type 1 Rigid Black and Rigid White which repels IR radiations. This coating is expected to reduce the room temperature, and reduce energy use by reducing external cooling requirement in the room. Nygra Type 1 Rigid Black meets ENERGY STAR initial requirements for steep-sloped (> 2:12) roofs and Nygra Type 1 Rigid White meets ENERGY STAR initial requirements for low-sloped (≤ 2:12) roofs.