Abstract: Solar reflective polymer-based granules are disclosed. Each of the solar reflective polymer-based granules includes a powder mixture including at least one functional pigment and a functional mineral filler and a polymer carrier extruded with the powder mixture. The at least one functional pigment is selected from the group consisting of an inorganic pigment, a white pigment, an infrared reflective pigment, and mixtures thereof. In various embodiments, the functional mineral filler is present in the polymer-based granules in an amount of from about 5 wt. % to about 80 wt. %, based on a total weight of the polymer-based granules. The resultant polymer-based granules have a solar reflectivity of greater than or equal to 8% when measured using a solar reflectometer.

Abstract: A roofing material is provided that includes an asphalt impregnated substrate comprising a first surface defining an upper side of the shingle and an opposed a second surface defining a lower side of the shingle, wherein the substrate includes a headlap portion, a tab portion, and a nail zone situated between the headlap portion and the tab portion; an adhesive on the lower side of the shingle; a plurality of granules embedded in the first asphalt coating, forming a top face that includes the granules and a partially exposed first asphalt coating; and at least one anti-stick coating located on the first surface of the shingle on at least one of the headlap portion and the tab portion.