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About
The SpecRight Program was developed by NRCA and
other industry partners with the ultimate goal of providing useful and consistent
information about roofs, energy and the environment to building owners, designers
and consultants.
The program was conceived by NRCA as part of an effort to better inform the building
owner community about the important role quality roof systems play in conserving
energy and protecting the environment. The program is overseen by a
Steering Committee and consists of the following three parts:
- Developing a consistent message: SpecRight's fundamental message is roof
systems that are properly designed and installed and incorporate the right materials
can contribute significantly to energy savings— and may contribute to protecting
the environment. In addition, when a building owner makes an informed decision,
there are likely to be important long-term cost savings.
- Training roofing contractors to deliver the message: Roofing contractors
are most likely to have established, long-term relationships with building owners
and their representatives. Therefore, at the heart of the SpecRight Program is a
training program that educates contractors
about factors related to energy conservation that a building owner should consider
when making a roof buying decision. The technical basis for the training program
is ASHRAE 90.1, an energy standard that requires a minimum R-value (thermal resistance)
for roof systems and provides a guideline for the uses of highly reflective roof
surfaces. The training program will stress proper design, quality materials, proper
installation and ongoing maintenance.
- Delivering the message: For SpecRight's message to resonate, it must be delivered
to building owners in a variety of ways. A public relations program is under way,
which includes press conferences, media placements, and participation at building
owner conventions and trade shows among other things.
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