Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating is a long lasting, easy to apply water-borne epoxy coating specially engineered to reflect solar radiation - the visible and near-visible ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation emitted from the sun. Reflecting solar radiation reduces both the exterior and interior temperatures of a structure, which may reduce the cost of energy used for cooling by 10 to 30 percent. Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating was engineered through the use of a 1-part water-borne epoxy technology with Complex Inorganic Compounded Pigments (CICP's). CICP's are finely crushed and placed in a liquid dispersion in order to easily mix with the 1-part water-borne epoxy. The CICP's give Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating very high reflectivity and high fade resistance. 1-part water-borne epoxy technology gives Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating excellent adhesion and durability, making it a highly effective and long-lasting reflective coating.
Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating reflects (blocks out) solar radiation - both direct and indirect sun light in the visible and near-visible infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) spectrums. IR, which comprises 52% of the electromagnetic spectrum, is commonly known as the earth's heat source. By blocking out the solar radiation, it is possible to reduce exterior temperatures of structures by as much as 100 degrees F. In turn, this can translate into a reduction of interior temperatures by as much as 20 degrees F. Through the use of 1-part water-borne epoxies with CICP's, Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating maintains excellent adhesion and durability on almost all cured construction surfaces.
A 1-part water-borne epoxy is an epoxy infused with water through heat. It is not an epoxy that is mixed with water.
1-part water-borne epoxies use air as the catalyst.
1-part water-born epoxies are much more fluid and easier to apply at thinner spread rates, while providing the same durability as much thicker materials
such as acrylic and elastomeric coatings.
1-part water-borne epoxies do not require the use of dangerous solvents.
Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating is not a 2-part epoxy.
Coat 'N' Cool also provides an acrylic elastomeric roofing system that, when properly applied, can also provide a water-proofing system. For more information please review the application guides for 1752 Elastomeric Underseal and 1680 Elastomeric White Coating.
Coat 'N' Cool Products are applied very much like paint, either sprayed or rolled. Surface to be coated must first be properly cleaned, and all repairs completed and cured to the manufacturers recommendations. Follow Coat 'N' Cool application guides for specific details.
Coat 'N' Cool 5407 Basecoat and 5417 Topcoat, being a 1-part water-borne epoxy is water resistant and will hold back water. When used with Coat 'N' Cool 1752 Elastomeric Underseal, Coat 'N' Cool's water-borne epoxy coating can be considered a water-proofer.
Any coating will eventually fail on a roof that experiences constant ponding. Hence, constant ponding is an issue that must be remedied prior to the application of Coat 'N' Cool. Please see product application guides for more details.
Coat 'N' Cool is not an insulator and CCJJ, LLC (makers of Coat 'N' Cool) does not make any claims that it will increase the R-Value of a properly insulated structure. Coat 'N' Cool coating systems will, however, reduce exterior and interior temperatures of a structure by reflecting (blocking out) solar radiation. CCJJ LLC also makes no claims that it will keep a structure warmer in colder months.
Coat 'N' Cool can be used for vertical applications just as effectively as for roofs. In fact, coating both roof and wall (full envelope) will produce additional energy savings. For residential properties, vertical applications may be preferable since coating the roof can be difficult and may change the home's aesthetics.
Coat 'N' Cool also provides an acrylic elastomeric roofing system that, when properly applied, can also provide a water-proofing system. For more information please review the application guides for 1752 Elastomeric Underseal and 1680 Elastomeric White Coating.
Coat 'N' Cool may be applied during new construction, or while repairing or upgrading a pre-existing structure or roof.
If the original coating is still holding up with no major cracks or imperfections, simply clean via power wash, let dry and apply the new coat. If the application consisted of a color coat, then a basecoat application will be required prior to re-applying the color coat.
The short answer: 10 to 30 percent of cooling costs. Actual energy savings, however, will depend on many factors: location of the structure, construction materials, size, area under HVAC, etc.
Coat 'N' Cool offers several limited warranties and product and labor warranties for all "qualified" projects. Please contact us for more information of these warranties. "Qualified" projects are projects installed by an authorized dealer or applicator.
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