Cool Roofing Systems That Reduce Energy Costs for Commercial Buildings
Invest in energy efficiency that delivers long-term savings for your business.
Cut Costs With Energy-Efficient Cool Roofing Systems
Cool roofing systems are designed to reflect sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof, helping to reduce your building’s energy costs and keep interior temperatures more comfortable year-round. At GoGreen Roofing Corp., we specialize in energy-efficient, sustainable cool roofing systems that lower your utility bills, reduce strain on your HVAC system, and contribute to a more environmentally responsible building.
Our cool roofing systems are part of a broader approach to building a sustainable building envelope, ensuring every component of your building works together to maximize energy efficiency and long-term performance. Whether you’re looking for a new installation, reroofing, or roof replacement, GoGreen Roofing Corp. is your partner for high-quality, eco-friendly cool roofing solutions across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
What Are Cool Roofing Systems?
A cool roofing system is a roof specifically designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Think of it like wearing a light-colored shirt on a sunny day — it reflects more light and keeps you cooler compared to darker clothing. This is achieved through two key properties:
- Solar Reflectance: How much sunlight the roof reflects rather than absorbs. Higher reflectance means less heat penetrates the roof’s surface.
- Thermal Emittance: The roof’s ability to radiate absorbed heat back into the atmosphere, keeping the roof cooler overall.
Together, these properties allow cool roofing systems to remain significantly cooler than traditional roofs under the same conditions. By reducing the heat that enters a building, cool roofing systems lower interior temperatures, reduce the workload on cooling systems, and ultimately save energy and money. Want to go deeper? Read our full guide: What Is a Cool Roof?
The Benefits of Cool Roofing Systems
Cool roofing systems deliver measurable advantages for building owners and property managers looking to reduce operating costs and improve building performance. Here’s what you can expect after installation:
Lower Energy Costs
By reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it, cool roofing systems reduce the amount of heat that enters your building, decreasing the demand on your air conditioning. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, installing a reflective cool roof on a commercial building can yield annual energy savings worth up to $0.20 per square foot, with the greatest savings in hot and warm climates.
Reduced HVAC Strain
When your roof runs cooler, your HVAC system works less to compensate. Less strain means fewer breakdowns, lower maintenance costs, and a longer useful life for your mechanical systems.
Extended Roof Lifespan
Thermal cycling — the repeated expansion and contraction of roofing materials as temperatures rise and fall — is one of the primary drivers of roof degradation. Cool roofing systems experience less thermal stress, which reduces wear over time and extends the life of your roof.
Sustainability and Compliance
Cool roofing systems reduce energy consumption and help combat the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon in which cities become significantly warmer than surrounding areas due to heat-absorbing infrastructure.
Cool Roofing Materials We Provide
Cool roofing systems aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. GoGreen Roofing installs cool roofing systems across a range of material types, allowing us to match the right solution to your building’s structure, climate, and budget.
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
TPO is a single-ply white membrane widely used on low-slope commercial roofs. It naturally reflects sunlight and reduces heat absorption, helping lower energy costs while keeping your building cool. GoGreen’s TPO systems deliver up to 90% material reflectivity, making it one of the most efficient cool roofing options available for flat and low-slope applications.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVC is a high-performance single-ply membrane with strong reflective properties and exceptional resistance to chemicals, grease, and high temperatures. It reflects sunlight to help reduce energy consumption and is a sustainable option that can often be recycled at the end of its lifespan. PVC is especially well-suited for restaurants, industrial facilities, and manufacturing environments where chemical exposure is a concern.
Roof Coatings
Fluid-applied roof coatings add a highly reflective, seamless layer of protection directly over your existing roof surface with no tear-off required. Our elastomeric coatings reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption, keeping your building cooler during hot summer months and reducing the load on your HVAC systems. Coatings are a cost-effective path to cool roof performance for buildings with structurally sound roofs, while also keeping existing materials out of the landfill.
Tap Into a Network of Industry-Leading Suppliers and Manufacturers
By partnering with GoGreen Roofing, you gain access to a network of industry-leading suppliers and manufacturers at the forefront of sustainable roofing technologies. Our relationships with companies like Metacrylics, Carlisle, Elevate, GAF, and Suprema ensure that your building benefits from the latest advancements in cool roofing systems. These suppliers provide the materials that enable us to deliver renewable, efficient, and sustainable roofing solutions that stand the test of time.
Our Cool Roofing Services
GoGreen Roofing Corp. installs and services cool roofing systems across all project types, delivering the same standard of quality and craftsmanship on every job.
- New Construction: Specify the right cool roofing system from the ground up
- Roof Replacement: Replace an aging or failing roof with a high-performance cool roofing system
- Reroofing: Install a new cool roof layer over an existing substrate where conditions allow
- Preventative Maintenance: Extend the life of an existing cool roofing system with scheduled inspections and repairs
Serving the Western United States
With extensive experience across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and beyond, GoGreen Roofing Corp. is the trusted partner for cool roofing systems across the Western U.S. Our team brings 200+ years of combined leadership experience to every project, delivering high-quality, sustainable cool roofing solutions that protect your building, reduce operational costs, and support your long-term energy efficiency goals. Whether you’re managing a single property or a multi-site portfolio, we have the expertise and supplier network to get the job done right.
