\nToday, we build on prior blog post about white roof coatings<\/a> and take a look at these coatings\u2019 track record.<\/p>\n
White Roof Coatings Problems and Overview<\/h3>\n
Like other roofing products, coatings have gained some negative perceptions not because of their own quality, but because of factors such as faulty or careless application. When it comes down to it, a roof coating<\/a> absolutely must be applied at the right degrees of thickness and in the right conditions for it to last and perform well.<\/p>\n In a short list, many problems with white roof coatings, and coatings in general, can be pinned down to the following:<\/p>\n These are a host of problems a building owner can encounter. But there are positive reviews to back coating products\u2019 performance and life span, though. Below, some ways that white coating products can be of benefit are covered as well as what building owners have said about these roofing products.<\/p>\n To understand how white coatings can be beneficial for your roof, it is helpful to take a look at the benefits of the overall product line white coatings are a subcategory of, cool roof coatings<\/a>.<\/p>\n When energy-efficient roofing took off in the 1970s, it was spurred on by cool roof coatings, or coating products that a roof surface much cooler than usual building products. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, cool roof coatings are products that are made up of \u201cwhite or special reflective pigments that reflect sunlight.\u201d When they are applied to a roof, the roof becomes able to reflect more of the sun\u2019s rays and emit more heat that it absorbs during the hot parts of the day. The end result is a building consumes far less energy for air conditioning, and the building\u2019s interior stays cool and comfortable at far less cost.<\/p>\n![\"rr1\"](\"http:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/roof-coating.jpg\")
Since the concept of sustainability<\/a> took off in the American construction industry in the 1970s, white roof coatings have become a more common product of choice for commercial roofing. But roof coatings in general are far different from conventional building products. On top of that, many building owners reportedly have not had good experiences with coating products. Are white roof coatings really that effective?<\/p>\n\n
What Are Some Benefits?<\/h3>\n
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\u201cAnybody that has doubts whether a white roof coating makes a difference needed to be in our building this summer on those 100 degree days. Usually, the air conditioners struggle and it gets very hot in the shop. With our new white roof, the air conditioners were cycling and customers and employees were commenting on how nice it was inside the building.\u201d