Heat Reflective Paints | Roof Coatings

Heat reflective paints are made of a co-polymer compound containing inert pigments and special filters uniquely formulated to re-radiate 90% of solar infrared and 85% of ultraviolet rays back into the atmosphere,. Naturally the greatest amount of solar generated heat will penetrate through the roof, particularly. Depending on location, some industrial and commercial buildings will also benefit from applying insultec's high insulating reflective paint to exterior walls to achieve a maximum reduction of heat transferring into the building. The scope of insultec's versatility is matched only by its superior performance enabling the insulating paints to be used in such diverse applications.

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Heat reflective paint reflects sunlight back into space which halves your airconditioning bills. Added to that the colours are in no way limited as heat reflective paints have a variety of colours to choose from. Heat reflective roof paint is most likely to last longer than standard paints, it is lighter than most other paints and it puts less pressure on the surface. The cherry on top is that it reflects ninety percent of the sun's rays and helps to keep your house cool. Heat reflective roof paint has tiny glass particles in it, the particles are so small that they do not affect the paint's consistency. The ultra voilet rays that harm your skin also harm the walls of your house. This paint strengthens your wall paint as well as the surface that it is being applied to. Heat reflective roof paint is a smart solution for people who complain about their airconditioning bills as it performs two jobs in the price of one. Heat reflective paints are used widely by both metal roofing contractors and flat roof contractors alike, and have been scientifically proven to add many years to the life of the roof.

Heat reflective paints are almost maintenance free, have been proven durable in over 2000 quv hours of testing and are guaranteed up to 10 years (conditions apply). The combination of an advanced re-radiating component stabilised in a heat-reflective resin base prevents flaking, cracking and peeling. The microporous compound is totally resistant to salt spray, airborne pollution including carbon dioxide, mould and fungus. Insultec roof coating is a high build, durable and waterproof membrane, rather than a paint, able to bridge cracks and gaps to 1. It is applied in a liquid form and dries to create an aesthetically pleasing, stable protective finish displaying remarkable adhesion and long life. Has been used with great success as a roof coating on asbestos roofs in conjunction with asbestoseal primer.

Heat reflective paints are an ideal solution - businesses can reduce" their ongoing cooling costs and reduce their impact on global warming at the same time. Because your home is made more energy efficient, you will be using less electricity to stay cool in the summer and less heating to keep warm in the winter. This gives your home running costs an economical carbon footprint due to a significant reduction in co2 emissions. This has been proved by means of tests carried out by universities, and whether you do it yourself or employ. All of these advantages seem almost too good to be true, and you likely think that the cost is going to be prohibitive, yet that is not the case. In fact reflective paints are available at very similar prices to normal roof paints, and you don't need any special skills or equipment to apply them: you can do it yourself or hire a regular roof painter. When purchasing such paints, you should take the time to check out the specification of the roof paint, since each manufacturer uses their own method of making them reflect heat and cool the roof surface. A good paint can last a long time, and it is not unknown for heat reflective paints to be effective for up to 30 years.

Find out more about Heat Reflective Roof Paints for domestic uses or or Heat Reflective Roof Coatings for commercial applications.

Heat reflective paints are made of a co-polymer compound containing inert pigments and special filters uniquely formulated to re-radiate 90% of solar infrared and 85% of ultraviolet rays back into the atmosphere says the manufacturer. Examples of use are on the roofs of 431 queensland schools resulting in a significant increase in comfort for students and staff as well as lower maintenance costs. The insultec membrane coating has also been used effectively in large scale road construction projects in saudi arabia where extreme temperatures caused expansion and contraction gaps on concrete road surfaces. India - mumbai introduces compulsory energy audits for government buildings and politicians homes. The public works department in mumbai now monitors the electricity bills of ministers and helps them bring down power consumption, the minister for alternative energy vinay kore told the news last week. Vinay kore said that conference halls in his department have been fitted with split air conditioners and cfl lamps and one wall has been replaced with frosted glass to let in natural light.This has been proved by means of tests carried out by universities, and whether you do it yourself or employ roof painters, you will not only be saving money but also saving the planet. In fact reflective paints are available at very similar prices to normal roof paints, and you don�t need any special skills or equipment to apply them: you can do it yourself or hire a regular roof painter.