Manufacturers offer different product designs, sizes, colors, and materials for reflective roofs. For example, the Spanish Tile by Future Roof is quite an inexpensive product that is specifically created for quick and easy installation. Fierce weather conditions won’t pose much problem because it can resist the damaging effects of hail storms, earthquakes, and strong winds. Plus, cleaning up doesn’t have to be your problem because the rain will do all the work for you.

Reflective coatings prolong the lifespan of your roofs by 10 to 15 years through their UV-blocking pigment systems. Ordinary roofs are easily damaged because of the destructive effects of the sun’s UV radiation. And if you have a roof that’s flat or noticeably with less slanting structure, this is more prone to damage compared to other roofs that are more inclined or slanted. You can’t ignore this detail because majority of your home’s total maintenance costs involve roof repair services.  But if you act immediately by using reflective coatings, you can significantly save more money.

When shopping for reflective coatings, it is important that you take note what colors that will work best for your needs. The most preferred by many is the white coating, which significantly deflects the sun’s radiant energy by 50% to 90%. Another type is the aluminum paint coatings that have a reflective level of 60% to 70%. Among the different types, colored coatings have very low levels of reflectivity that amounts to 15% to 35%. Don’t forget to pick products that have the Energy Star rating; you’ll get extra tax credits from these products aside from high energy savings.

To guarantee that the reflective coatings will effectively do its job, you need to establish a reapplication or cleaning schedule to remove dirt and moisture from your roof. Residential reflective roofing coatings are definitely a great partner in your energy saving goals.