1. Heating and Cooling
  2. Solar Gain Reduction
  3. Reflective Roofs
  4. Reflective Roof Coatings

Reflective Roof Coatings

Detail ID 5.0402.1
Topic
Solar Gain Reduction
Subtopic
Reflective Roofs
Desired Outcome

Reduced solar heat gain

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Material will be:

approved by manufacturer for application to existing roof material/coating

an ENERGY STAR® qualified reflective coating

durable, flexible, reflective, and meet ASTM D412, ASTM D1737, and UL 790 Class A or LEED New Construction Reflective Roof standard

Durable, compatible, and effective roof coating

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Strip roof of all debris, algae, and peeled and loose coatings

Make roof repairs and seal all penetrations before application

Verify roof is clean, dry, and structurally sound

Fully bonded roof coating

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Apply roof-coating in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Properly applied coating
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Reflective Roofs