by Shane Henson — September 23, 2011—Frazee Paint recently introduced UltraTech C404, a water based 100% acrylic roof coating that increases heat reflectivity beyond that of typical white reflective coatings. Facilities managers hoping to reduce energy costs may find the product suitable for their next roofing project, pursuing LEED certification, or making energy efficiency upgrades at any point.
According to Frazee Paint, the brilliant white pigments in UltraTech C404 protect the substrate by reflecting in excess of 80% of the sun’s solar heat from the roof surface. This property allows the coating to reduce interior room temperature by up to 15% while creating impressive reductions in cooling energy use that can range anywhere from 20 to 70%.
UltraTech C404 is a breathable membrane that allows moisture vapor to pass through the film while remaining impervious to liquid water. In utilizing the latest advances in roof coatings technology, acrylic emulsion polymers are combined with reinforcing laminar pigments and powerful biocides for excellent adhesion, durability, weatherproofing and mildew resistance. UltraTech C404 reportedly provides waterproofing protection over a wide variety of roofing substrates, including excellent adhesion to foam roofs.
Facilities and energy managers may appreciate that the UltraTech C404 is Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) approved and meets U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements. This highly specialized raw material composition not only reflects the UV light that would otherwise damage a roof’s surface but also adds longevity to the surface, delaying the need for expensive re-roofing projects.
