Roof Coatings Protect Roofs from UV Rays!

While there are several reasons why a roof can start leaking, many people do not realize that the UV rays from the sun are the most damaging to your roofs surface. Dark roofs absorb a great amount of the sun’s heat- UV rays, causing the roof to become a brittle, less elastic substrate. When your roof becomes brittle, the membrane may lose thickness and become less defensive against leaks. A similar situation occurs when the roof loses the capability to expand and contract with fluctuating temperatures - cracks occur and seams split, leading to roof failure and more leaks. It is important to use one of the AcrylicRoof Coatings to protect your roof against these common side effects from the sun.

Why is it Important to have an Acrylic Roof Coating?

Studies have proved that cool roof can balance Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Mitigate Global Warming. Did you know that a dark coloured roof absorbs so much heat that flows not only into the space below it but also back into the atmosphere thereby causing an urban warming or heat island effect. A white roof replicates sun’s rays and thereby absorbs much less heat, requires less energy from air conditioning therefore it’s called “COOL” roof.  A cool roof is “a gift that keeps on giving for many, many years, for the life of the roof”

Many Acrylic Roof Coating Systems are available in the market which will be excellent in waterproof capabilities and they are environmentally friendly.  So you can choose any of those coatings which would allow you to avoid expensive and time consuming roof coatings.

How Do I Know if the Roof Coating Coverage is Correct?

This is an important question because many roofing provisions and warranty policies require a specific number of dry coat thicknesses to be applied on the structure. To ensure your roofcoating exposure is correct, you will need a wet mil gauge and the volume solids of the roof coating you are using.

What do you mean by wet mil gauge? A wet mil gauge is a tool that is used to define the thickness of the wet coating after it has been applied to the roof surface. It is simply a gauge with points that is pressed into the elastomeric roof varnishes immediately after it has been applied on the roof. The device is then withdrawn vertically with coating stuck to some of the points. You want to note the deepest points having coating on it and the next deepest points that do not have coating on it. The true wet film thickness is somewhere between the two readings. Once you have determined your wet mil thickness, you then need to know the percent solids by volume in the coating. The wet film thickness is then multiplied by the percent of volume items to give you your dry film width.

Although it is a relatively simple procedure to figure out the actual dry film wideness of your roofing structure, there are three important factors to consider having the proper roof coating coverage for your building or house. First, is the measurement of the wet film thickness immediately after the application of the roof varnishes to ensure the coating does not evaporate or dry, as this would give you wrong measurements. Second, is the wind loss factor when applying roof coatings. A 20 mph winds may result into a loss of 20- 30% of the coating essential. Last, is the need for extra material that could be from 3- 10% of the overall amount of coating required for the structure to account for thickness variations in the applications as well as for the miscellaneous coating remains in the lines and in the vessels.

Achieving the proper roof coating coverage is a very significant step in applying a roof coating process to any building. 

Long lasting Paints for Roofs!

In Australia, there was a huge demand for long-lasting, effectual, cool coatings for metal and tile roofs that could be economically field-applied to houses in the vast Australian continent. We chose acrylic energy saving coatings which are bit expensive but are really very effective. This coating is also comes in liquid format which is very useful while application. A benefit of this coating is that they add 12 to 15-year lifespans to your roof which is cost-savings benefits with twice the lifespan of standard paints. They cooled the buildings dramatically by reflecting away the majority of the sun’s radiation and by releasing a very high percentage of the heat that did find its way into the underlying substrate materials. This is called thermal emissivity.

Other benefits were that these reflective paints required no special processes to apply, while being largely more environmentally friendly and lower in odour. This coating is IR reflective, low toxic in nature, with low Volatile Organic Compounds unlike the liquid, organic-based standard paint tint systems. 

Acrylic Roof Membrane Saves Energy Costs!

Did you know that a dark coloured roof absorbs so much heat that flows not only into the space below it but also back into the atmosphere thereby causing an urban warming or heat island effect. On the other hand, a white rooftop replicates sun’s rays and thereby absorbs much less heat, requires less energy from air conditioning.

Lowered Air Conditioning and Cooling Costs

Acrylic coatings can save as much as 20% or more in energy costs. A reflective roof membrane has the ability to replicate the sun’s UV and infrared rays, allowing the roof temperature to increase only by 12 F. With a lower temperature rise of the cooler roof is a reduced heat transferred to the insides of the building. This relates to a significant decrease in electrical energy demand for air conditioning. After the Acrylic Coatings was applied we definitely noticed a variance in house temperature. It's not a large difference but it is between 15-20 degrees cooler inside the storeroom and rooms. 

Restore your roof for longer period!

Roof painting is a process that restores your roof from extreme temperatures. We should apply roof coating or painting early enough to prevent from structural damage.  The process removes moss and lichen from your tiles and clean drainage by using power washing techniques, which are common in cleaning the pavements on busy High Streets.

The high pressure flow efficiently removes any moss and lichens built up without damaging the tiles.  We will also clean up sewers to make sure the finished job looks as decent as new. 

Cracked tiles and loose filling are replaced to make sure that all tiles, including the important ridge, stylish and bonnet tiles protected are in good condition and are waterproof.  We can then think about applying the protective coating applied to roof. This coating is high performance thermal barrier that uses ceramic technology to prevent the transfer of heat or cold, which comes in a liquid sealant form endowing it with a host of additional useful properties. This coating is easily applied to a number of different surfaces. This roof coating is a breathable Vapour Barrier, as well as an Air and Water Barrier. They helps seal the envelope of any structure making existing insulation in any home or business perform closer to its R-value. This roof painting allows entrapped moisture to escape or be released without damage to the coating or substrate surfaces.

How to prolong lifespan of your roof?

Thermal Barrier Coatings offers reflective roof membranes which not only lower the roof life cycle costs by making the roof last longer but also extend the tear-off date indefinitely. These coatings repair system is unlike a traditional roof in that it is a spray applied massively, coating system that can be applied directly over your leaking and aging roof. This system costs up to 50-70% less money than replacing your roof. With it is an additional value of being able to re-coat your roof every 15 or so years, giving you a new, waterproof, reflective roof membrane with half the cost and time a tear-off would take.

High Performance Roof Coatings

A high performance reflective roof coating has high quality UV blocking materials in order to protect your roof from the leading causes of roof degradation - sun damage from UV and Infrared rays. Not only does the high reflectivity lower air temperature inside the building but also by replicating a majority of the harmful UV heats away from the exterior of the roof, the roof is protected from cracking, splitting, weathering and ultimately from leaking. ThermaCote Coatings has several highly reflective roof coatings that can be applied over almost any roofing surface. Click here to learn more about the ThermaCote product line, which was engineered to lower the energy costs, and produce green energy coating : http://thermacote.com/

Energy Saving Paints and its Usage

Are you confused about energy saving paints and its usage?

Energy Saving coatings are the best option to save your house from extreme room temperature during different seasons. These coatings act as a thermal barrier and protects from extreme temperatures. These paints are also available in liquid form and are light weight. Properties of these coatings are adhesive sealant, Fire retardant, environmentally friendly. Various products in market are available in the markets which are tested for energy savings. We recommend ThermoCote products which tops in all the categories of energy saving coatings. ThermaCote is tested and certified for energy savings.

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Acrylic Coatings Applications

Acrylic Coatings are formulated for both internal and external use. It has excellent UV stability and wear ability, but should be protected with a clear topcoat for additional abrasion and chemical resistance and for easier cleaning. For the topcoat, we can use water based or solvent based application.

Acrylic Concrete Coatings may be used on concrete surfaces that may not take conventional acid stains well, such as areas previously cleaned with acid or where a substance is inhibiting the chemical reaction of the acid stain.

For slab surfaces where extra adhesion is desired, such as pool decks or sloped driveways, we can create a non-slip finish by broadcasting silica sand, fine glass beads, or other aggregates onto the surface between coating applications.

Here are just of few of the concrete surfaces you can transform with our Acrylic Concrete Coatings:

• Footpaths
• Floors
• Driveways
• Commercial and residential floors
• Shopping malls and restaurants
• Theme parks
• Playgrounds
• Floors in childcare centers and schools

Ceramic Acrylic Coatings Feature

Did you know that water based ceramic acrylic coatings are useful in many ways? Whether it’s a new construction or repainting, ceramic acrylic coatings preserve the value of structures by serving as a breathable, durable, attractive layer of protection.

Ceramic Acrylic Coatings feature:

• High bond strength – bond solidly whether brick, concrete or cement

• High CO2 diffusion resistance – protects surrounded steel in concrete buildings from erosion

• Vapour Penetrability – allows structure to breathe naturally so varnishes are less likely to sore due to water vapour movement

• Low VOC – safe to apply, environmentally friendly

• Weatherproof – Resist wind-driven rain and immersion of water in direct contact with vertical exteriors

• Availability in different colours – available in a variety of colours and textures to deliver the greatest design options.

What is Ceramic Coatings?

Ceramic coating has been around for many years and is highly effective in preventing unnecessary heat loss or gain in residential and commercial structures.

Ceramic coating is a paint mixed with one or more ceramic mixtures for application via spray or roller to external and internal sides. Depending on the ceramic composites used, this insulating product has the ability to prevent heat transfer and heat loading onto a structure. This means heat will not transfer into or out of a structure.

Unlike fiberglass insulation, whose R-value ranking assumes heat loading by a building and simply measures the rate at which that heat is transferred, ceramic coatings are not given an R-value ranking. Instead, they are rated by “emission rate.” a measure of both their ability to reflect heat and the amount of heat that is loaded onto a surface.

A research study says that “The right key to insulation is preventing heat load”. The concept is simple: rather than using fiberglass insulation which is slow in process, we can use the ceramic coatings which give us efficient as well as effective effect.

How Energy Saving Coatings are Helpful?

Energy saving paintings minimizes thermal insulation and protect building structure from extreme temperatures. These coating are mold resistance coating, insulates and decreases energy use, easy to apply and also environmentally friendly liquid coating. There are various products available in market to reduce the thermal insulation during winter and summer. These products are designed to increase thermal resistance of walls, ceilings, and windows of commercial and historical buildings and facilities. These coatings can be used over surfaces without changing their appearance and can also be painted over with another water-based paint. It can be used on several types of building surfaces such as brick, walls, wood, cement, concrete and more. These coating are also available in nanotechnology-based coating which are water-based, non-toxic, low odor, and is easily applied with standard paint sprayers, roller, or brush. Energy saving coatings protects structures from mold growth, moisture, and UV light. It is useful for both Indoor and outdoor use. These kinds of coatings are perfect for older buildings and historical preservation projects. It will be turn out to be a short return on investment, with average reported energy savings of 15-30 percent.

Efficient Energy Saving Coatings

In the coatings industry there are several companies that claims that “hi-tech” ceramic additives provide protecting value to their coatings. The Department of Energy has also found that these additives do not add insulating properties to coatings. With that said there are genuine energy savings that can be recognized by using light coloured and reflective wall coatings. ThermaCote energy saving wall coatings is offered in a range of light reflective colours. Articulated to reflect the sun's rays, these coatings lesser exterior wall surface temperatures compared to traditional dyes in non-reflective colours. Lower exterior surface temperatures mean lower interior temperatures and investments on cooling costs. The benefits of these reflective wall coatings will be greatest in southern climates where cooling costs are noteworthy. Cutbacks in cooling charges and wall surface temperatures will vary based on colour of the wall coating, geographical location, and substrate type. In some northern climates, there may actually be a heating penalty. Another energy saving benefit of ThermaCote energy saving wall coatings is that they can seal air leaks and cracks in the wall that lead to energy loss.

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Advantages of Energy Saving Vanishes!!

Did you know about energy saving paint? Energy saving paint is the coolest thing which can save your lot of money and are highly efficient. ThermoCote Inc presents you energy savingcoatings which can intensely lower the energy usage while protecting the building structure.

ThermoCote offers its customers a thermal barrier with innovative use of ceramic and its unique feature is that it is very light weight but still it is sturdy. This product is also comes in liquid form. Ther­ma­Cote® Incor­po­rated was formed in 1985 to man­u­fac­ture a durable and energy-​​saving ther­mal bar­rier for the con­struc­tion indus­try. Company’s purpose is to produce an efficient solution which will solve address energy loss and safety con­cerns, cor­ro­sion prob­lems. Their aim is to develop tai­lored and some­times very spe­cific appli­ca­tion solu­tions for our cus­tomers, to fit their requirements. For more info: http://www.thermacote.com

High Performance Energy Saving Paintings!

What are your different needs between winter and summer? Is to more warmer during winter and cooler during the summer. All you need is coating with a thermal barrier which can prevent the transfer of heat or cold. ThermaCote is the solution all you waiting for. ThermaCote offers high performance thermal barrier that uses ceramic technology to prevent the transfer of heat or cold, which comes in a liquid sealant form endowing it with a host of additional useful properties. ThermaCote creates products that dramatically reduce energy consumption while protecting the structure to which they are applied. This season you need not to worry about your electricity bill because ThermaCote coatings saves energy approximately one third of your total energy usage which is documented by ThermaCote users. So this season when you apply ThermaCote to your building you will not feel as it’s an additional cost but it’s a good investment for your cherished nest.

                                

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                                                     After Applying ThermaCote