ColorKlad® is now coated with a premium cool coating for metal substrates, called ULTRA-Cool™  from BASF. This coating dramatically increases the reflectivity of medium to darker colors to such a degree that the product meets the Energy Star® specifications for Cool Roofs.
ULTRA-Cool coatings are qualified for the Energy Star® program. For a roofing material  to receive an Energy Star® rating, the solar reflectance for a steep, sloped roof (the typical residential roof angle) must be a minimum of 25%, dropping to no less than 15% after three years. For a low-sloped roof, the minimum solar reflectance must be a minimum of 65%, dropping to no less than 50% after three years.
The Overall Benefits of ULTRA-Cool Coatings:
- Heat is reflected away from buildings.
- Smog is reduced when environmental temperatures are reduced.
- Energy costs will be saved because of cooler interior spaces.
- Life expectancy of the roof itself will be increased due to less expansion and contraction.
- Monetary incentives are increasingly being offered for switching to reflective roofing products.
- All the advantages of greater reflectivity can be had without sacrificing color choices.
- Emissivity values of ULTRA-Cool coatings exceed 80%.
Builders and architects understandably want to enhance the appearance of their projects by the use of color and will not want to be restricted to white, even though that will save energy. This is where ColorKlad®, with its ULTRA-Cool coating, can be such a valuable asset; heat reflectivity is greatly increased without sacrificing color choices. |
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