Because cool roofs save both money and energy, they have become a requirement of California's Title 24 building energy efficiency standards. Cool roofs have other benefits too. For building owners, they can cut maintenance costs and increase the life expectancy of the roof. For society in general, cool roofs can even help to reduce the urban heat island effect that make our cities hotter and produce unhealthy air. There are many environmental benefits associated with TPO and PVC roofing membranes. Notably, the membrane’s high solar reflectivity reduces AC load and energy waste, lowers monthly heating (with insulation) and cooling costs. These single-ply products are one of the few building materials that can be fully recycled into new products, even after decades of service life. Please give us a call with any questions you may have.