Roofing Colors - Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, New York (NY)
Roofing Colors for the
Long Island New York Area.
There are those who believe that all black or dark colored surfaces,
such as asphalt pavements and exposed black roofing materials, are
contributors to a "Heat Island Effect." In addition, much of the
heat generated by absorbing the sun's ultraviolet radiation is also
transferred to the building interior through the roof.
In cooler climates this is not a major problem. But in warm
temperature areas this increases the demand for power, as the
air-conditioning systems labor to maintain a comfortable working
climate.
Studies conducted around the world have long ago established the
benefits of a reflective roof coating for a "cool" roof system. The
results are well documented that reflective coatings on roofs,
produce energy savings, a more comfortable work environment and,
more importantly, a sustainable roofing solution that can prolong
the life of a roofing system with proper maintenance and periodic
re-coating-thus eliminating the necessity for expensive roof
tear-off and replacement--and adding to already overtaxed waste
disposal sites.
Much of what you've read about white reflective roof coatings is
true. Liquid-applied white roof coatings will, to varying degrees,
reflect the sun's ultraviolet radiation away from a roof's surface.
Some roofing products are more effective than others, some hold up
better over time and some have modern additives that may, or may
not, give the roofing product in question near mythical qualities.
It is virtually impossible to simply look into a pail of roof
coating and predict whether one product is going to perform better
than another. For this reason, specific roofing guidelines have been
established for testing and approval of liquid applied acrylic roof
coatings that provide a yardstick by which all products can be
measured. Roofing Coatings products that meet specific standards
will display that information on the product label. Look for those
markings when evaluating a roofing product to meet a specific
roofing need.
Some of these markings indicate whether the roofing coating meets
specific standards or has the approval of certifying testing
organizations. Among the important standards is American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6083. This document includes a
comprehensive set of criteria, which, if met, should provide the
user with an excellent performing product.
Creating a waterproof barrier to the atmospheric elements is the
primary objective of any roof system. A high quality roof coating
will assist in this process by providing resistance to ultraviolet
radiation and the effects of heavy or light rainfalls and the
standing and melting of snow on roof surfaces.
The ability of these coatings to stand up to the elements depends
largely on the application of the properly balanced ratio of acrylic
solids to fillers in the coating, the thickness at time of
application and, of course, use of the proper roof preparation and
workmanship techniques.
Workmanship is a key variable that has a significant effect on the
success of the roof coating project. If pipes, soffits, drains and
other roof details are not properly reinforced with fabric or
high-strength, mastic grade material prior to the final application
of the coating, there is a risk of premature failure of the roofing,
at these critical detail areas.
A major benefit of these coatings is their ability to sustain or
extend the life of the existing roof substrate, while providing a
seamless roof surface that requires no fasteners, adhesives or heat
welding. Environmentally friendly and applicator safe to use, the
roof coating, applied at the proper thickness to a sound roof
surface, may virtually eliminate the need to replace existing roof
material. The benefits of acrylic roof coatings produce cost savings
for roof maintenance and energy expenditures and results in
significant environmental benefits as well.
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