How Do Silicone & Acrylic Roof Coatings Perform
Reflects Sunlight
A cool roof will reflect up to 90% of sunlight!
Reduces Temperature
Cool roofs are 30°F cooler than traditional roofing systems
Saves On HVAC Costs
Cool roofs can save up to 30% a year on energy costs.
Roof Coatings Facts
The Silicone and Acrylic roof coatings contain white pigments that reflect sunlight by 85% or more and thereby reducing heat-related roof damage. They have been used on flat and low-slope roofs for more than 30 years.
Asphalt shingles are not designed to be coated, and the coatings could cause structural problems and void warranties. Even for flatter roofing, reflective coatings are not for everybody. If your roof is shaded or the crawlspace is well insulated, you may not see significant energy savings, although they could still extend the life of the roof). If moisture transmission and vapor drive conditions are prevalent then proper coatings choice and application rates should be taken into consideration so as not to trap moisture within the existing membrane assembly to be coated.
To be effective, the coatings should be applied by a professional qualified contractor, according to manufacturer’s instructions, on a clean, dry roof compatible with the particular coating of choice. They should also be kept clean to maximize reflectance and minimize damage. A bi-annual or annual Preventive Maintenance or Service Agreement is always a good idea.
Tests at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shown that reflective coatings can cut energy costs for summer cooling by 25 to 67 percent. The greatest changes were seen on buildings with lightly insulated roofs. Uncoated bitumen or tar and dark colored membrane roofing can reach 200 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, but using a white reflective coating will keep surface temperatures under 135 degrees.
The Lawrence laboratory tests show that the best products reflect up to 85 percent of solar heat, and cause only a 9-degree temperature increase in direct sunlight.
Metal Roof Restoration
Elastomeric cool roof coatings helps building owners and property managers solve typical metal roof leak problems such as water leaks at seams, excess heat, condensation, and waterproofing. Our roof coatings come in standard or fast-setting products.
Cool roof coatings extend the life of your metal roof by resisting weather extremes and reducing air conditioning usage and costs by reflecting the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Why Restoring Your Metal Roof is a Cost Effective Solution:
- Replacing your existing metal roof can be time consuming
- Exposure to the outside environment during replacement
- Replacing your metal roof costs more than restoring it.
- Replacing your metal roof with a new roof doesn’t solve your problems.
Why Choose A Cool Roof Coating?
A cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight and also cools itself by efficiently emitting radiation to its surroundings. The roof literally stays cooler and reduces the amount of heat conducted to the building below.
A cool roof can significantly reduce your cooling energy costs and increase your comfort level by reducing temperature fluctuations. In most climate zones worldwide, cool roofs can significantly reduce a building’s cooling load.
Roof Leaks provides restoration roof coatings and contractors throughout the United States from two central locations!
California
1001 B Avenue
STE #100
San Diego, CA 92118
Florida
12461 Creekside Drive
STE #200
Largo, FL 33773
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