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.
For more information about the products:
http://www.thermacote.com/products/
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