Love your roof? Want it to last you for years and withstand all of nature’s fury without costing a fortune in repairs or replacements? Then invest wisely by getting yourself with the help of a top-quality roof coating. Roof coatings make roofs more durable, waterproofing them against natural elements like rainwater & snowmelt, and protect roofs from the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n
Behind elements like rain and wind, the sun is one of the leading destroyers of roofing systems<\/a>. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to your roofing materials cracking, curling, and tearing.<\/p>\n The sun not only affects the exterior of your home but during hot summer months; it also drastically increases the temperature on the interior. These increased temperatures often lead to increased energy usage from things like fans and air conditioning systems – which can be a major cause for concern when calculating monthly energy bills.<\/p>\n But what if we told you that there\u2019s a way that you can protect your roof from the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays as well as keep the temperatures inside your home moderate and cool.<\/p>\n Scientists at the University of Purdue in Indiana<\/a> have developed an \u201cultra-white\u201d paint capable of reflecting 98% percent of the sun’s rays and only absorbing 1.9%. This high reflectivity, combined with the low absorption rate, means your home will stay cool when the temperature outside begins to heat up. Previously developed “cool roof” coatings could only reflect 80%-90% sunlight which meant that homes heated up more quickly during summer months.<\/p>\n