For steep slope applications greater than 2 12 pitch.
Energy star metal roof requirements.
Energy star certified roof products must meet minimum initial and aged solar reflectance values.
A roof that meets the energy star performance requirements is considered one that is cool and helps to reduce urban heat island effects.
However starting december 31 2007 epa will post emissivity values for all products on the energy star certified products list to assist consumers in their purchasing decision.
Only those roof products that meet the specifications listed in either table 1 or table 2 below may qualify as energy star qualified.
The energy star energy efficiency criteria do not include a specification for roof insulation.
This is great news for homeowners wanting a tax break for making a smart investment in a new roof.
Energy star partner brand model name model number additional model information product type initial solar reflectance solar reflectance.
So in 1999 the u s.
Energy star certified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 15 percent.
Emissivity is not currently a requirement for energy star qualification.
Metal roof panels metal roof panels metal 0 69 0 55 0 25 yes yes no 20 9 23 2009 3 15 2011 acrylux paint manufacturing co.
For roof products that may be applied to either low slope or steep slope roofs such as roof coatings and single ply membranes table 1 contains the applicable energy star specifications.
The hotter the roof the more energy it takes to cool the building beneath it.
This tax credit is for energy star certified metal roofs with pigmented coatings designed to reduce heat gain.
10 of cost note.
The energy star metal roof tax credit was extended from december 31 2017 to december 31 2020.
Epa energy star roof product list.
Reflectivity requirements differ for low slope and steep slope roofs.
Environmental protection agency s energy star program began rating roofing materials for energy.
The criteria for an energy star labeled roof are.
Initial minimum solar reflectance of 0 25 and 3 year aged minimum solar reflectance of 0 15.
There is a total combined credit limit of 500 for all purchases improvements for all.
Materials related to this revision process are provided below.
The version 3 0 energy star specification for roof products has been finalized and shall take effect on july 1 2017.
