Cool roofs are made from materials that effectively reflect the sun’s energy from the roof surface. Cool roofs must also have high emissivity, allowing the roofs to emit infrared energy. Cool roofs reduce the roof surface temperature by up to 100°F, thereby reducing the heat transferred into the building below. This helps reduce energy costs (by keeping attics and ducts cooler), improves occupant comfort, cuts maintenance costs, prolongs the roof’s life cycle, and reduces urban heat islands along with associated smog. Kynar Aquatec^TM emulsion-based coatings provide high reflectivity and emissivity that can turn your roof into a cool roof and meet California’s Title 24 Energy Efficiency Building Standards.

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Industry Links

• Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Cool Roof Rating Council
• EPA ENERGY STAR Roofing Products Program
• Reflective Roof Coatings Instititue

Kynar AquatecTM emulsion-based paint being applied to convert to a white cool roof

Photo courtesy of ER Systems, Rockford, MN