Roof Reflective Coatings Help Save Money, Energy and Your Roof!

Facility maintenance and engineering managers understand the role roof coatings play in protecting their organizations' investments in roofing systems. For decades, managers have specified an array of coatings — including white, light-colored, and reflective products — to protect roofs from damage caused by weather and ultraviolet light.

But too few managers understand the energy-saving and sustainability benefits of roof coatings. A closer look at key programs related to green buildings and cool roofs reveal opportunities for managers seeking to cut energy use in institutional and commercial facilities as well as enhance sustainability.

• Reduce your building maintenance expenses
• Lower your HVAC energy consumption and save money on utility bills
• Qualify for a rebate from your utility company or from government-sponsored energy rebate programs, which are offered in some areas of the country
• Reduce your tax burden with a tax-deductible maintenance expense
• Eliminate the high cost of a roof replacement, including tear-off and disposal

They can reflect up to 88% of the sun's heat and harmful UV radiation and reduce peak level energy consumption of HVAC systems. Reflective roof coatings reduce roof temperatures and heat absorption, resulting in lower interior temperatures, and improved energy effectiveness. They will also limit the severity of temperature changes in your building, resulting in increased comfort for your customers and your employees.

Reflective roof coatings protect your roof from the deterioration caused by the sun's heat and UV radiation – heat absorption, asphalt breakdown, and thermal shock from heating/cooling cycles. Harrison Contractings roof coatings provide a highly reflective, seamless solar barrier, protecting your roof against the corrosive elements that lead to moisture penetration and damaging leaks. If left unattended for too long, roof deterioration will exceed the limits of normal maintenance and lead to a costly roof replacement.