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Elastomeric Coatings Reduce Surface Temperatures on Metal Roofs

ROOFINGADMIN • August 21, 2017

Firestone Building Products offers Industrial Elastomeric Roof Coatings for metal roofs. The coatings are formulated with 100 percent acrylic polymer and are designed to offer superior adhesion, water protection and durability. The ENERGY STAR-approved coatings may help significantly reduce a roof’s surface temperature by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, thus reducing peak cooling demands. According to the manufacturer, the white coating ensures a high level of reflective properties that keeps the roof near ambient air temperature, while minimizing stress to fasteners and seams. Firestone’s Industrial Elastomeric Roof Coatings are backed by a 10-year warranty and are available in colors including gray, tan and black.

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Shingles Featuring Cool Roof Technology

By ROOFINGADMIN • March 14, 2023

Pinnacle Sun shingles from Atlas are manufactured with solar-reflective 3M Cool Roofing granules, making them an energy-efficient and economically friendly asphalt shingle option. These shingles are designed to reflect the sun’s radiant heat away from the roof, which reduces the amount of heat that enters the home and lowers indoor air temperatures. In fact, the Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of Pinnacle Sun shingles meets the standards set by the Cool Roof Rating Council and may comply with reflectivity requirements of city and state building codes. This makes Pinnacle Sun shingles ideal for regions with year-round cooling needs.

Composite Shake Roof Survives Category 5 Hurricane Irma

By Roofing Elements • March 3, 2023

On September 6, 2017 the British Virgin Islands took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. The Category 5 storm unleashed sustained winds of 185 mph on the islands.

9 Types Of Roofing You Should Consider

By Rachel Abraham, Samantha Allen • July 25, 2022

Most homeowners in the U.S. choose asphalt shingles because they are of the easiest to find, most affordable and versatile types of roofing. The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay tiles but they’re more expensive than materials like metal or wood. Functional roofing alternatives like green roofs and solar shingles are among the most expensive types.