Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Las Cruces’ Roof Coating Experts Q&A

What are the benefits of white roof coatings?White roof coatings provide three key attributes as part of a roofing system:
-The ability to help shed water and keep interiors dry
-The ability to help reduce cooling costs for buildings with A/C units, and to help reduce interior temperatures on buildings with no cooling units.
-The ability to protect and prolong the roof system life cycle by reducing the “thermal shock” stress associated with large temperature changes.

Las Cruces’ Roof Coating Experts Q&A

Why choose a white roof coating?White roof coatings are applied on a variety of roof substrates or membranes for a variety of reasons. For example, white roof coatings provide protection against water, chemicals, or physical damage. Additionally, white roof coatings protect a roof against excessive temperatures and UV radiation by reflecting visible light and stopping ultraviolet radiation.

Las Cruces’ Roof Coating Experts Q&A

What is a white roof coating?A white coating consists of a polymeric binder blended with pigments and other additives to provide two main benefits: 1) protection of roof membranes, for longer roof life cycles; and 2) reflectivity of solar radiation, for lower air conditioning costs.