How Metal Roofing Helps You Meet Code: Atlanta Solar Reflectance Ordinance

Atlanta has adopted a new cool roof ordinance focused on solar reflectance and SRI (Solar Reflectance Index) requirements — and it directly affects roof material choices for both residential and commercial projects.

In this Q&A Mondays episode, metal roofing expert Thad Barnette sits down with Mike Marsh, branch manager at the Sheffield Metals Acworth, GA location, to break down what this new code means if you live, work, build, or design in and around the city of Atlanta.

You’ll learn:

►What the new Atlanta roofing ordinance is and why it was created

►How the code uses SRI and solar reflectance to fight the urban heat island effect

►The different SRI/SR requirements for low-slope vs. steep-slope roofs

►Why most Sheffield Metals colors (except Preweathered Galvalume®) meet the steep-slope requirements

►How metal roofing compares to asphalt shingles under the new Atlanta code

►What this means for residential builders, commercial building owners, architects, and installers

►Additional benefits of standing seam metal roofing beyond cool roof performance (longevity, warranties, sustainability, fire rating, impact resistance, etc.)

►How to find the 3‑year aged SRI values for Sheffield Metals colors (color cards + website)

►How to educate homeowners and building owners on the “why” behind the ordinance

If you’re a contractor, architect, builder, or building owner in the Atlanta area, this episode will help you understand how to stay compliant while still giving your customers the aesthetics and performance they want — especially when it comes to metal roofing.

Resources mentioned:

►3‑year aged SRI values for Sheffield Metals colors (on color cards and the Sheffield Metals website)

►Cool Roof Rating Council listings for Sheffield Metals products