Timberline® Cool
Series
Energy Saving Shingles
Now get potential energy savings (and even tax
credits) when you install GAF-Elk Timberline® Cool
Series Shingles.
Thanks to modern reflective technology, you can join
the green revolution with Cool Series roofing shingles.
Our highly reflective shingles can help to reduce
temperatures in your attic, so your home will stay
cooler in the summer—to save on air conditioning costs.
Simply put, our Cool Series shingles use
specially-designed roofing granules that have greater
reflectance than traditional shingles. The result is, it
minimizes the transfer of heat to the space below—to
keep you cooler in the summer.
Not only that, Timberline® Cool Series shingles are
made with the patented StainGuard® algae protection to
assure the beauty of your roof against unsightly
blue-green algae!
How Cool?*
Thanks to the reflective nature of the Cool Series
Shingles, part of the heat coming from the sun gets
reflected, reducing the heat in the attic, and heat
going into the house. It may translate into substantial
savings in air conditioning bills.
Cool roofs may save residents an avg. 7-15%** of
total cooling costs, depending on geography, structure
and climate. In warmer climates, cooling-cost savings
may be greater year round.
A cool roof minimizes the solar heat gain of a
building by first reflecting incoming sun rays and then
by quickly re-emitting the remaining absorbed portion.
As a result, the cool roof stays cooler than a
traditional roof of similar construction.
*Results may vary by geography, season and property.
**According to Cool Roof Rating Council
A Cool Secret.
Roofing granules give a shingle its unique look and
tone.
But traditionally, only white shingles have been
considered “cool” by energy-saving standards.
Not any more. Thanks to our technology, cool granules
are covered with multiple layers of reflective material.
That means thousands of mini-reflectors working to make
you feel cool!
Trust The Star...
Timberline® Cool Series is an Energy Star® qualified
roof product. Here’s what it means to you:
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Saves Money and Energy.
According to the EPA, about $40 billion is spent
annually in the US to air condition buildings —
one-sixth of all electricity generated in a year!
ENERGY STAR® qualified roof products may reduce the
amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and
may reduce energy bills.
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Downsizes Cooling Equipment.
A reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand. As
a result, the home or building owner may be able to
purchase a smaller, more efficient, and less
expensive cooling system.
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Decreases Pollution in Urban Areas.
Reduced energy demand means less burning of fossil
fuels, which results in less pollution from power
plants. Also, ENERGY STAR® qualified roof products
help to reduce the “heat island effect,” in which
dark, heat-absorbing buildings and paved areas make
the air in urban areas hotter, and more smoggy.
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May Increase Roof Product Life.
ENERGY STAR® qualified roof products maintain a more
constant temperature, reduce thermal shock, and may
help to extend the life of the roof.
For Homeowners
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Tax Credit…
Get up to $1,500 (30% of material cost) back from
the government in the form of tax credit on colors
that are Energy Star® qualified*
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Energy Savings…
Reduce cooling energy consumption by up to 50%
depending on geography, structure, and climate
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Rebates…
Some utility companies and municipalities will even
pay you to switch to reflective shingles*
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StainGuard® Protection…
Helps assure the beauty of your roof against
unsightly blue-green algae
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Extended Shingle Life…
Protects against harmful UV rays
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Pioneer in Cool Shingles…
Market leader for many years—trusted and known by
all
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Safer…
Class A fire listing from Underwriters
Laboratories---the highest rating possible
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High Performance…
Custom specified, ultra high performance Micro
Weave® Core provides better protection layer for
layer
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Stays in Place…
Dura Grip® adhesive seals each shingle tightly and
reduces the risk of shingle blow-off. Shingles
warranted to withstand winds up to 130mph (with
special installation, see ltd. warranty for details)
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Peace of Mind…
Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty with Smart
Choice® Protection (non-prorated material and
installation labor coverage) for the first 10 years
(see ltd. warranty for complete coverage and
restrictions)
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Perfect Finishing Touch…
Use Premium Ridglass® or
Seal-A-Ridge® ridge cap shingles
*Some rebate programs are time limited and change
often; for more information, contact your utility,
governmental unit, or tax advisor.
For Professionals
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A Familiar Shingle…
The shingle you have come to know and love,
Timberline®, now comes in “green” for your customers
who want to save both money and the environment
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Strong Consumer Interest…
Driven by government tax credits and local
rebates—make sure you can offer your customers the
solution when they want it
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Broaden Your Portfolio…
A chance to show you are “on top of your game” and
“up-to-date with green trends”
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Better Value Means More Referrals…
This unique product is the best of its class at a
competitive price. Get in early and lead the way!
Timberline® Cool Series Reflectance & Emittance Data
Color |
Initial Solar Reflectance |
Thermal Emittance |
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) |
LEEDS Credits |
Cool Antique Slate |
0.27 |
0.92 |
29 |
YES |
Cool Barkwood |
0.27 |
0.92 |
29 |
YES |
Cool Weathered Wood |
0.26 |
0.92 |
28 |
NO |
Cool White |
0.26 |
0.85 |
24 |
NO |
|
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This wind coverage requires special installation.
See
limited warranty for details.
Timberline® Cool Series Specifications
- Fiberglass Asphalt Construction
- Lifetime Ltd. Warranty
- 10 Yr. Smart Choice® Protection
- 130 mph Ltd. Wind Warranty**
- Listed Class A fire—UL 790
- ASTM D3161 Type 1, Class F
- ASTM D3018 Type 1
- ASTM D3462***
- CSA 123.5-98
- Approx. 64 Pieces/Sq.
- Approx. 4 Bundles/Sq.
- Approx. 256 Nails/Sq.
- 5 5/8" Exposure
**This wind coverage requires special installation.
See ltd. warranty for details.
***Periodically tested by independent and internal labs
to ensure compliance with ASTM D3462 at time of
manufacture. Test results obtained after sale may vary
depending on |