Does the new legislation affect reroofing?
« Go Back • What if I am located in an area where a permit is not required? Title 24 is a regulation enforceable by law. It must be followed even in situations where a permit is not required. « Go Back • Are ENERGY STAR rated products the same as Title 24 products? No. Title 24 requirements include both solar reflectivity (0.70) and infrared emissivity (0.75). ENERGY STAR specifies only solar reflectivity (0.65). « Go Back • How do I know the products I use meet the new Title 24 standards? Title 24 requires that roofing products be certified through the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) and labeled accordingly. However, the label alone does not mean the product is compliant. Look for the actual reflectivity and emissivity values listed on the label. Products must meet the minimum 0.70 reflectivity and 0.75 emissivity requirements to be compliant. « Go Back • Can roof coatings be used to meet the emissivity and reflectivity standards? Yes, look for the label with the tested values. In add
