Get Ready for Spring!!

Outdoor Maintenance

·         Clean gutters and downspouts and make sure they are directing water away from the house.

·         Cut back tree limbs and shrubs growing within five feet of the house or that are brushing up against the roof. You will create better ventilation, help dry out surfaces and prevent possible damage.

·         Check for and repair cracks in driveway/sidewalk. Spring is the best time to seal cracks in the driveway or any other concrete.

·         Pressure wash your deck/patio and bring outdoor furniture out of storage.  Make sure to wipe down each piece thoroughly prior to placing on a freshly-washed surface.

·         Check garden hoses for dry rot and inspect hose faucets for possible freeze damage that may have occurred during the winter months.

·         Clean/condition your outdoor grill by first rinsing all outside surfaces with water.  If grease has loosened on the grill grates and inside of the grill, wipe off using grill cleaner and paper towels. Follow by washing with a mild detergent and water. Rinse well and wipe dry.

·         Check for possible damage to the roof.  Look for missing, cracked or broken shingles and make note of any needed repairs.

Features of Heat Reflective Roof Paint

• By keeping the building cool, it cuts the cost of air conditioning upto 40%
• Blocks ultraviolet rays up to 85% and solar infrared rays up to 90%
• Protects the roof from fungus and moulds formation
• Eliminates the formation of cracks

White Roofs

Can light-colored rooftops and roads really curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change? The idea has been around for years, but now, a new study by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that is the first to use a global model to study the question has found that implementing cool roofs and cool pavements in cities around the world can not only help cities stay cooler, they can also cool the world, with the potential of cancelling the heating effect of up to two years of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions.       

Because white roofs reflect far more of the sun’s heat than black ones, buildings with white roofs will stay cooler. If the building is air conditioned, less air conditioning will be required, thus saving energy. Even if there is no air conditioning, the heat absorbed by a black roof both heats the space below, making the space less comfortable, and is also carried into the city air by wind raising the ambient temperature in what is known as the urban heat island effect. Additionally, there’s a third, less familiar way in which a black roof heats the world: it radiates energy directly into the atmosphere, which is then absorbed by the nearest clouds and ends up trapped by the greenhouse effect, contributing to global warming.

Major Producers of Building Materials!

China is one of the major producers of building materials and ranks first in the production of ceramic tiles on a global level with Shanghai as one of the largest commercial centers for production of building materials. The country represents huge demand for wall covering products such as mosaic tiles, concrete blocks for outer wall material, roof tiles, coatings, paints, and the like. With huge untapped potential, India is an enticing market for wall covering manufacturers. India’s entry into the WTO has opened up the wallpaper market to foreign manufacturers. Demand for ceramic wall tiles is expected to show high growth in the region. Latin America displays a positive note with booming markets such as Brazil and Chile boding bright prospects for architectural coatings.

Europe and Asia-​​Pacific constitute two of the largest regional markets, as stated by the new market research report on Wall Coverings. In terms of most promising growth potential, Asia-​​Pacific, backed by China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and others is the clear winner, and forecast to expand at aCAGR of more than 3.0% through 2015.

The Interior Paints segment continues to hold sway as the single largest market. However, with changing consumer preferences, Wallpaper is forecast to make a comeback after years of suspended activity and profits, and register the fastest CAGR for the period 2007–2015. Hith­erto untapped regions such as Asia-​​Pacific, Latin Amer­ica and Mid­dle East, which have tra­di­tion­ally been strong mar­kets for inte­rior paints, dis­play huge poten­tial for future growth and expan­sion of wall­pa­pers segment.

For more details about this com­pre­hen­sive mar­ket research report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/

Elastomeric Roof Repair Covering

The durability of corporate and housing buildings depends on the roofing supplies selected. Elastomeric roof repair covering is a beneficial way to coat or recoat a roof, to give it a lengthier life. This type of material is also used on external walls of brickwork or concrete and exterior insulation finishing systems, as well as being a superior roof material.

Elastomeric coatings have several unique properties that allow them to be a good choice when you need elasticity and elongation.

Elastomeric Roof Coating

Acrylic roof coating is beneficial to commercial and housing buildings in more ways than one. The white finish creates a cool roof, which replicates sunlight and makes the building more energy-efficient. It also protects your roof from harmful weather elements. As they age, these coatings may become dirty and lose reflectivity. Select one that is dirt-resistant.

Elastomeric roof varnish is also used in exterior insulation finishing systems, in the form of finish coats with a flexible texture. These coatings are beneficial because their soft polymers allow better penetration and sealing of cracks. Since they have good elongation and the ability to bridge cracks, they maintain a continuous membrane even where movement is involved.

The insulating properties of ThermaCote

Ceramic coating addresses all three modes of heat transfer:

o Radiation – it repels radiated heat;

o Convection – it reflects convected heat;

o Conduction – it resists conducted heat.

 Ceramics are most effective at reflecting heat back to the source:

o Ultra Violet (UV) heat (3% of heat);

o Visual Light (short wave) heat (40% of heat);

o Infrared (long wave) heat (57% of heat).

ThermaCote’s ceramic qualities continue to work AFTER the coating gets dirty, which is what happens to all coatings eventually:

o A warranty plan is recommended.

ROOF-REPAIR SAFETY TIPS

Working on a roof can be risky. Keep these safety precautions in mind before dealing with a roof repair :

·         Roof maintenances should be done on a sunny day when the roof is completely dry. A wet roof is slippery and very dangerous.

·         Adequate safety precautions must be taken for any roof repairs. Always use safety ropes.

·         On steep roofs, use a ladder framework to provide secure attaching.

·         Rubber-soled shoes provide the best grip when working on a roof.

·         The location of power lines should be kept in mind when working on a roof

Energy Saving Coatings-Radiant Barrier Paint

Energy Saving Coatings Radiant Barrier Paint- Transform your ordinary paint into an Energy Saving, Thermal Blocking Coating that anyone can apply.

Using technology developed by NASA in the 1950′s to maintain astronaut’s temperature inside their space suits on space walks, this revolutionary radiant barrier paint additive is an inexpensive and easy-to-use radiant barrier material now available to the general public.

Energy Saving Coatings’s non-toxic, chemically stable ceramic microspheres ( glass bubbles) mixed with any paint can effectively block up to 97% of harmful UV Rays. Energy Saving Coatings can be applied to the exterior and interior of your building to PROTECT it from the radiant heat of the sun.  The increased radiant barrier properties of Energy Saving Coatings lower energy bills and, as an added bonus, Energy Saving Coatings insulates from sound as well!

1. Energy Saving Coatings can be blended with all paints – water, oil or resin based
2. Energy Saving Coatings Radiant Barrier paint additive Lowers Energy Costs Energy Saving Coatings, Insulates sound as well as heat if applied correctly
3. Energy Saving Coatings Radiant Barrier Paint reflects up to 98% of harmful UV rays
4. The reflective properties of Energy Saving Coatings prevent the sun’s energy (both visible and infrared spectrums) from being absorbed, thereby reducing surface temperatures. Exterior surfaces coated with Energy Saving Coatings will maintain the same temperature as the surrounding air temperature.
5. Energy Saving Coatings can be sprayed, rolled or brushed
6. Can be applied to any surface you would ordinarily paint

Heat Reflective Paints Really Works!!

Heat Reflective Paints work by reflecting the suns energy, keeping the roof surface cool. Unlike traditional insulation that is used inside, that attempt to hold out the heat from the already super heated roof surface.

It is known that Heat Reflective Paints consist of Titainium Dioxide and co-polymer compounds containing naturally occurring Cio2 high opacity pigments that reflect radiant heat.  All of these products available are user friendly water based acrylics.

There is a full range of big brand Heat Reflective Coloured Paints available on line at CoolPaints.com.au.  Not all these products are the same, nor are they manufactured in the same place or by the same company. Heat Reflective Coatings (Aust) Pty Ltd has researched the market carefully and chosen what are believed to be the three best Australian products. Each manufacturer has a small colour range, and combined we bring you a total of 60 colour choices available here on line at Cool Paints.

Each manufacturer has developed a unique method of providing solar reflectivity for both residential and commercial roofing. The methods are predominantly different between them, and the details of ingredients are all classified trade secrets.  So when choosing a heat reflective paint supplier, research the supplier claims and their history; most importantly the warranty. It helps especially when you are looking for a energy efficient builders. All products at Cool Paints have a minimum 10 year warrantee, and guarantee up to 80% of reflectivity and gloss after 10 years! You can read detailed descriptions of the manufacturers and their products when you obtain a quote online, or let us help on your eco building. 

Acrylic Coating Applications!!

All acrylic coating product manufactured by any coating is completed of the supreme raw resources accessible. The sturdiness & reflectivity of the acrylic covering create it a high value, cost effectual speculation, and lengthen the existence of the roof and lesser the high temperature in the construction; which in revolve decreases power utilization. Elastomeric roof coatings offer faultless & waterproof roofing.  Being an elastomeric, the covering permits the roof to get bigger and bond without permitting water to go through the roof casing throughout thermal extension.  Acrylic coatings can be practical to runway, metal, single-ply, & foam roofing substrates. The request of acryliccovering is undemanding & can be functional by distribute, skirmish or breaker. 

A water based acrylic barrier coating masterpiece is revealed that has enhanced obstruction presentation & improved constancy. The water-based coating masterpiece encompasses a polymeric folder & an amine preservative, in which the pH of the work of art is equivalent to or superior than the pka of the amine additive. When preferred, the revealed covering work of art may more comprise standard low-cost fillers, layered fillers capable of being at least partially exfoliated, nanoparticle fillers, or combination thereof. A multilayer product includes a layer of the reveal water-based coating work of art is also revealed that has improved oxygen wall presentation.

Benefits of ThermaCote Coatings!!

Since 1985, ThermaCote , Inc. manufactures which expressed in its simplest definition is a "paint to achieve high energy economy." ThermaCote  is a high performance thermal barrier, which incorporates a ceramic technology.

Key Features

• Breathable vapor barrier
• Reduces condensation
• Reduces or eliminates thermal bridging
• Low shrinkage of the high volume of solids in a liter of THERMACOTE (+ 80%)
• Very high reflectivity in the sun
• Very high emissivity
• Spectrum under high temperature (10 ° to 140 ° Celsius)
• Reduced expansion and contraction of the materials covered by the THERMACOTE
• Anti-rust it protects the metal brackets.
• Reduced by 25 to 40% on your heating bill or air conditioning.
• Applies quickly for immediate results and guaranteed for life indoors, 20 years out.

Water based Acrylic Coatings!

Water based acrylic paints/coatings have been used commercially for decades universal & their better presentation intended for long expression adornment & defense is well established. Until now lots of community still doesn’t realize the dissimilarity between water based (acrylic) paint & solvent-based (alkyd) paint, says the APMF.

Water based paints coatings are put together with resins which have a diverse element composition than those used in conservative paint (solvent-based). The acrylic chemistry is extremely alike to that used in acrylic plastic sheet & molding fine particles, with well recognized applications, street light wrap, together with outdoor enlighten signs & rear-light covers.

Further than conflicting in chemical arrangement from alkyd resins, it also dry by dissimilar mechanisms. The acrylic emulsion contains tiny spheres of polymers held in suspension in water.
When a lean film is applied to the exterior, the water disappears & the bubbles are obligatory jointly by tube force. With coalescent present to make softer the surface, the spheres combine as one to form a unremitting film of polymer. This is afterward insoluble in water following the water & coalescent have dissolve from the film.

Water Based: can be applied to humid outer surface & wash-up with water
Water dead set against: decrease water diffusion on absorbent surfaces
Sticking together: excellent bond to real & mainly ordinary construction outer surface
Tarnish unwilling: enhanced confrontation to petrol , oil, & mild chemical stains
Long-lasting: stand firm mold and mildew discoloration

Acrylic coatings for tangible and cement foundation applications
The water based acrylic coatings can be used on a number of tangible or cement foundation products including:
Cement Render
Concrete Pavers
Roof Tiles
Platters, Bricks & Masonry
Mortars and Grouts
Fibre Cement.

ThermaCote Roof and Wall Coatings!!

ThermaCote is a spray applied Thermal Barrier which in it's simplest definition could be described as an 'energy saving paint'. When dry, ThermaCote looks just like flat latex paint, yet conserves energy. Technically, Thermacote is a high performance Thermal Barrier which incorporates ceramic technology to prevent the transfer of heat or cold. It is also available in liquid form. Repels over 600 degress similar to what they use with space shuttles.

Lightweight:

At 5 pounds per gallon (<2.27 kilos per 3.78 liters) Ther­ma­Cote is the original lightweight coating (we pioneered them in the mid 1980’s) and will only add approximately 6–12 lbs. a square when properly applied to a roof or any other structure that weight gain from protective coatings might become an issue.

Self-Priming:

The product contains built in rust/ corrosion inhibitors which make it self-  priming unless dealing with harsh or large areas of rust. The lack of chlorides allows Ther­ma­Cote to apply directly to stainless steel with no pitting. Use Ther­ma­Cote as the primer on new or old Sheetrock for a room to room radiant bar­rier and air ceil­ing. Ther­ma­Cote primes new or fresh blasted steel while at the same time adding radi­ant prop­er­ties against trans­mis­sion of hot or cold. Make Ther­ma­Cote the first coat on new exte­rior con­crete and block walls for a never peel fin­ish that pro­vides paintable pro­tec­tion against U/ V and mois­ture pen­e­tra­tion. Sticks to plas­tic, glass, wood, all met­als, con­crete and masonry sur­faces, fiber­glass, Sty­ro­foam and foam prod­ucts, paper prod­ucts and almost any sur­face that is clean and dry!

Low Dry Fall Rate:

5–10 feet (depend­ing on temp and humid­ity) Ther­ma­Cote will not travel far wet, reduc­ing over­spray and land­ing on sub­se­quent sub­strates as dust to be swept up.

Top Most Cool Roof Industry Organizations

Energy Star      

The annual ENERGY STAR Awards acknowledge superior technical accomplishment and public education to raise consumer awareness about products that offer extensive energy and cost savings while contributing to a cleaner environment.

CRRC 

The CRRC provides a credible system for rating solar reflectance and thermal emittance of new and weathered cool roofing materials; ratings that building code bodies, building owners, energy providers, state air quality offices and the EPA can use in implementing energy code changes, urban development plans, rebate programs and corporate facility policies.

USGBC 

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was formed with its mission to be "the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. It is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver performance both inside and out." 

Cool Communities

From Sacramento to Tucson to Salt Lake City and Philadelphia, National Coatings has supported Cool Communities initiatives centered around heat island reduction measures that involve Cool Roofing materials, light colored roads and parking lots.

Reasons to Install Acrylic Roof Coating Systems

Acrylic Roof Coating Systems are very popular among contractors. These systems provide many benefits to the building owner, the tenant who occupies the building, and the environment. A Cool Roof Coating System is an existing roof or a new roof that has a high solar reflectivity and high thermal emittance coating system applied to its membrane. These characteristics allow the coating to reflect infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths and radiate absorbed heat away from the roof. Cool Roof Coating Systems are generally bright white in color but can also range to light-colored tan coatings.

Now that you know what a Cool Roof Coating System is, let’s dive into the top five reasons you should install one.

1.    Protect Your Roof from the Sun

2.    Decrease Cooling Costs

3.    Reduce Life-Cycle Costs

4.    Greater Comfort and Productivity

5.    Environmentally Conscious

Reasons to Install Acrylic Roof Coating Systems

Acrylic Roof Coating Systems are very popular among contractors. These systems provide many benefits to the building owner, the tenant who occupies the building, and the environment. A Cool Roof Coating System is an existing roof or a new roof that has a high solar reflectivity and high thermal emittance coating system applied to its membrane. These characteristics allow the coating to reflect infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths and radiate absorbed heat away from the roof. Cool Roof Coating Systems are generally bright white in color but can also range to light-colored tan coatings.

Now that you know what a Cool Roof Coating System is, let’s dive into the top five reasons you should install one.

1.    Protect Your Roof from the Sun

2.    Decrease Cooling Costs

3.    Reduce Life-Cycle Costs

4.    Greater Comfort and Productivity

5.    Environmentally Conscious

Why You Should Apply Acrylic Roof Coatings To Roof?

There are many reasons for your house roof leaking; many people do not realize that the UV rays from the sun are the most harmful to your roofs exterior. Dark colour roofs absorb a great amount of the sun’s heat- UV rays, causing the roof to become a breakable, less elastic. When your roof becomes brittle, the membrane may lose thickness and become less protective against drips. 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 Acrylic Roof Coatings to protect your roof against these common side effects from the sun.

Acrylic Roof Coatings are filled with high performance UV blocking elements barring the sun’s heat to be absorbed by the roofs surface. This keeps the surface temperature of the original roof cooler, allowing no further damage or premature roof failure to occur. The roof remains flexible and strong; protecting the assets inside the building from water damage caused by leaks. The minimal heat absorption also allows the interior of the building to remain cooler, cutting energy consumption costs and usage to cool the building. 

White roof coverings not only protect your roof from failures and leaks caused by the sun, they also can extend the life span of the roof indefinitely. So always use good branded Acrylic Roof Coating for your house.

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 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.

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.