RDM Roof Coatings - Roof Resoration and Coating Systems (Facts)

More Roof Coating Facts ...

Do you need a Cool Coating?
Adding a cool coating is most beneficial for a building which:

Is in a climate with hot & sunny weather during at least part of the year
Uses significant cooling energy and/or has problems maintaining comfort
Has a large roof area compared to the rest of the building's surface area
Has roofing which tends to crack and age prematurely from sun damage

Cool coatings most often can be added directly over any existing roof in working condition, after making certain necessary repairs. Cool coatings are also recommended to cool and protect brand new roofs.

Do you need insulation?
Adding insulation to a roof is best for a building which

Has substantially less insulation than called for in local building codes
Is in a climate with significant cold weather and/or heating needs
Has a large roof area compared to the rest of the building's surface area

Roof insulation has traditionally been added above the ceiling. However, it's often tough to do this without disruption the building occupants. It is now often easier and less expensive to install sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) directly onto your roof. But trust only an experienced SPF roofing contractor.

Don't be confused by false advertisements for other roofing materials!
Many ads for roofing materials make misleading and sometimes downright incorrect claims. Here is some scientific gobbledy-gook to watch out for:

MYTH: "This aluminum roof keeps your home cooler in summer, warmer in winter"
FACT: Aluminum coatings only keep your roof minimally cooler due to their low emissivity. If you're looking for significant roof cooling with energy, comfort and maintenance benefits, you are better off using a non-metalic roof coatings.

MYTH: "This coating reduces ciikubg cists by as much as 40% *AND* heating costs by up to 15%"
FACT: No roof coating by itself can both cool a building in the summer AND warm it in winter. All cool coatings have a heating penalty during the winter, although this penalty is usually small enough to make using a cool coating very cost effective.

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