Commercial contractors & building owners gain a resilient, high-performance, flame-free cool roof option with Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra
April 28, 2026
CertainTeed is expanding its CoolStar Ultra commercial roofing portfolio with the introduction of Flintlastic® SA Cap CoolStar Ultra, bringing Title 31 compliant, highly reflective cool roof technology to its industry-leading self-adhered low-slope roofing systems.
Its dynamic façade and its LEED Silver certification underscore its commitment to both aesthetic innovation and environmental responsibility
August 3, 2025
700 Santana Row, an innovative mixed-use development, brings a new dimension to San Jose’s acclaimed Santana Row district by offering a seamless blend of modern design, sustainability and vibrant public spaces.
CertainTeed’s Flintlastic GTA CoolStar Ultra is a cool-roof solution with a membrane surfacing that utilizes naturally occurring aggregate processed to ultra-high brightness to enhance reflectivity.
Building Enclosure was joined by Audrey McGarrell, Communications Manager with Cool Roof Rating Council, to talk about the release of the 2025 edition of the ANSI/CRRC S100 standard.
The publication of the ANSI/CRRC S100-2025 is the culmination of a process that began in June 2023, which was conducted in accordance with ANSI and CRRC requirements for the development of consensus standards.
Westlake Royal Building Products announced that Wade Shepherd, Senior Manager of Components & Technical for Roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024.
The Garland Company, Inc. announced the introduction of industry leading smog-reducing cool roofing granule, StressPly Legacy FR Mineral. Setting the bar for sustainability in commercial roofing technology, StressPly Legacy spares no sacrifice in quality, allowing it to uphold the Garland standard for high-performance roofing systems.
With the USGBC's release of LEED v5 for public comment earlier this year, architects and contractors are already strategizing on the best practices for earning LEED credits. So, how can the coil and extrusion coatings specified for metal roofs and walls contribute to LEED credits?
By preparing this report, designed to help solve contemporary issues and preserve the built environment for decades into the future, ERA is extending its commitment to deliver technical and research support, provide dependable roofing solutions and communicate the longstanding attributes of EPDM roofing materials to the construction industry.