What Is the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), and Why Does Certification Matter?
Quick Answer
The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is an independent, non-profit organisation that rates the solar reflectance and thermal emittance of roofing products and publishes the results in a public directory. Certification matters because it replaces manufacturer claims with third-party tested data. Panache Green is a founding member of CRRC’s wall rating programme from India.What Does CRRC Do?
CRRC was set up in the United States to create a fair, accurate and credible system for rating the radiative properties of roofing materials. Its core activities are:- Maintaining a Rated Products Directory with tested values.
- Accrediting independent testing laboratories.
- Setting rating procedures, standards and labelling rules.
- Verifying products through periodic checks.
- Extending rating to related surfaces, including walls.
What Does CRRC Measure?
A rating from CRRC, in effect CRRC roof product ratings as listed in its directory, reports:- Initial solar reflectance: measured on a new sample.
- Initial thermal emittance: how well the new surface releases heat. These thermal emittance ratings matter as much as reflectance.
- Aged solar reflectance and emittance: measured after three years of outdoor exposure.
- SRI: calculated from the above.
Why Third-Party Certification Matters
Cool roof certification from an independent body matters for four reasons.It makes claims comparable
Without a common test method, two suppliers can show different reflectance numbers for similar products. cool roof ROI for warehouses A CRRC rating uses the same procedure for everyone.It captures ageing
Reflectance falls over time. The three-year aged value shows how the product behaves in real exposure.It supports codes and green ratings
ECBC, IGBC, GRIHA and LEED reference reflectance and SRI. Documentation from a recognised body is easier to defend in a submission.It protects buyers
Consultants and facility managers can verify a product in a public directory instead of trusting a brochure.How CRRC Fits the Indian Market
India is building its own testing ecosystem, but many specifiers still ask for CRRC-listed values or ASTM-based reports. ECBC sets minimum solar reflectance of 0.70 and emittance of 0.75 for certain roofs, and rating systems require SRI documents. CRRC data makes those conversations simpler. Panache Green participated in CRRC’s wall program as its only Indian founding member, and its founder Neetu Jain works as a CRRC educator. We carry that discipline into product data: stated reflectance, emittance and SRI with named test methods, for example Cool Tops Premium at reflectance 0.87, emittance 0.86 and SRI 109.How to Verify a Product
- Search the product name in the CRRC Rated Products Directory.
- Check whether it lists initial and aged values.
- Confirm the product ID and manufacturer match your quote.
- Match listed values against the data sheet.
- Ask about any difference between the rated and supplied formulation.
A Short History and Why It Matters Now
CRRC began in the late 1990s because roofing buyers had no reliable way to compare reflective products. Since then its ratings have become reference data for building codes and incentive programmes worldwide. As Indian cities adopt cool roof rules, the same need appears here, and specifiers who already understand rated values avoid expensive rework later. Panache Green encourages clients to request rated data at tender stage, not after installation.What Certification Does Not Cover
- Waterproofing performance.
- Application quality.
- Long-term cracking or adhesion.
- Energy saving in a specific building.
Colour and Shade Ratings
Ratings are product and shade specific. A listed white does not automatically cover a grey or terracotta version of the same coating, so ask for the exact shade you plan to use. Panache Green provides shade-wise values wherever tests exist.Questions to Ask a Supplier
- Are your values CRRC-rated or from another accredited lab?
- Do you have three-year aged data?
- Which standard was used?
- Which shades are rated?
- What is the warranty and who services it?
Why It Matters for Policy
State programmes, such as Telangana’s cool roof policy, rely on reflectance and SRI specifications. Panache Green Rated data gives regulators a reliable basis for compliance. Panache Green has contributed to cool roof policy discussions in India, and clear certification is a recurring request. Remember that the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) doesn’t make a roof cool. It makes the claim checkable.An independent non-profit that rates roofing products.
No. It’s an independent non-profit.
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Not generally, but it is widely accepted as evidence for ECBC and green rating submissions.
A value measured after three years of outdoor exposure.
In the CRRC Rated Products Directory, available online.
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Client Success Stories
I really appreciate Neetu ma’am and the panache Team for giving us a perfect solution to the heat related problems we experienced.
Before the application of cool tops, the temperature level on the store was 52 ° C, but after the application of Cool tops there seemed a reduction in surface temperature by 4 ° C, the temperature in the area where I sit was 40 °C which has reduced to 37 °C, there is a substantial difference in the ambient temperature, Since last 4-5 months I’m not reducing the temperature of my AC below 28 , Even at 28 I couldn’t keep it for long as the room becomes cooler so I keep for few minutes and turn it off . I really appreciate Neetu ma’am and the panache Team for giving us a perfect solution to the heat related problems we experienced.
The result after applying cool tops from panache is you can see the smiling faces of our team after applying the coating system from panache .
This was an old shed so we had a direct roofing installed, no Insulation. We were very much clear after the discussion with Panache team that we should go for cool Tops coating instead insulation so the result is you can see the smiling faces of our team after applying the coating system from panache #GoGreenwithCoolTops
We took the temperature measurement of outside and inside premises. We noticed a good amount like you can say minimum 6 to 8 Deg C temperature difference.
Looking at the Indian climatic condition during summers, where the temperatures were going too high and whenever it goes up to the peak level, the temperature in the factory shop floor rises affecting the efficiency of the workers. We had a thought in our mind that is there any way to control the temperature, then we came across the Panache company and got in touch with them, after explaining them our problem they came to visit our factory. The team is very committed and technically competent to give us the exact solution for the temperature reduction at the factory. We noticed minimum 6 to 8 °C temperature difference. Thereafter, we received positive feedback from the workers so we decided to go ahead with another project in our office premises. As far as execution is concerned, Panache are experts in this domain. They even contacted us after completion of our installation and ensured that we were satisfied with the workmanship. If someone really wishes to reduce temperature in their premises, I would highly recommend Cool Tops coating from panache – I wish them best of luck for their future projects!
Their prices and services are definitely worth the solution given & treatment done with complete transparency.
I have hired Panache services for the waterproofing & Cooling Treatment on one of the roofs of Parul University premises. Their prices and services are definitely worth the solution given & treatment done with complete transparency. I can definitely recommend them to organizations & people looking for thermal comfort along with waterproofing solutions also.
Totally satisfied by the service received.
I am very impressed by their work on how they provide customized solutions for every problem we have & every task they take up.
The Indoor Temperature has decreased to almost 5 °C. Cool Tops provides Cool Buildings without ACs.
In one of our projects, we had a requirement where AC was not viable and people working under that premises were very much disturbed. To solve that problem, we have consulted Panache for the solution. Panache has provided the full proof solution and after the completion of the Cool Tops Installation, we were much relieved. The indoor temperature has decreased to almost 5 degrees. I could say Cool Tops provide Cool buildings without AC.
The experience for the quality of products with consistency is very appreciable.
I am an engineer & contractor taking turnkey projects. We have used Panache’s various waterproofing products & I recommend Panache's Cool Tops, the special 5 coat system which gives thermal comfort with sustainable performance. The experience for the quality of products with consistency is very appreciable.
I really appreciate their efforts for perfection & sound knowledge of the technology.
We have met the Panache Team from one of our friend’s references who have already taken the services. I must say, they are very professional in what they do. I really appreciate their efforts for perfection & sound knowledge of the technology.
