• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Research
    • Markets & Technologies
    • Raw Materials
    • Top Companies
    • Directories
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Microsites
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Research
  • Markets & Technologies
  • Raw Materials
  • Top Companies
  • Directories
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Microsites
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Business Corner
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    World Reports
    eBook
    Top Features
    Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.

    Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant

    Resins Update

    Building a Sustainable Future

    Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener
    Breaking News
    Online Exclusives
    Distributor News
    Financial News
    Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
    People In the News
    Price Increases
    Product News
    Video Bites
    Raw Materials & Equipment
    Suppliers News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    VideoBite: Engineered Polymer Solutions

    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

    HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

    Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

    PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila
    Top Companies report
    Market Research
    White Papers / Tech Papers
    Technical Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    World Reports
    Adhesives and Sealants
    Aerospace Coatings
    Architectural Coatings
    Automotive Coatings
    Automotive Refinish
    Business Operation
    Color Trends & Forecast
    Construction Chemicals
    Corrosion Control
    Industrial Coatings
    Laboratory Equipment
    Marine Coatings
    Market Trends & Forecast
    Powder Coatings
    Production Equipment
    Radcure Coatings
    Special Purpose Coatings
    Wood Coatings
    "Green" Coatings

    HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion

    Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine

    PPG Adds SEM Products to PPG ADJUSTRITE Commercial Estimating System

    HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Launches Ovation Plus

    Nippon Paint Marine’s New Self-polishing Antifouling Paint Applied to 5 Bulk Carriers
    Additives
    Binders
    Pigments
    Solvents

    VideoBite: Engineered Polymer Solutions

    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment

    BASF Increases Kaolin Product Portfolio Prices

    Sika Expands Production Capacity in Qatar

    Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center Relocated
    Buyers Guide
    Company Capabilities
    Distributor Guide
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Keim Additec Surface USA LLC

    Pilot Chemical Company

    Eagle Specialty Products

    Siltech Corporation

    Active Minerals
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live From Show Event
    Top Events
    Cleveland Coatings Society Zoom Meeting

    PCI Powder Coating Week

    Southern Society for Coatings Technology Annual Meeting and Technical Conference

    11th Asia Pacific Floor Fair and Guangzhou Paint & Coatings Fair

    Coatings for Africa
    Companies
    White Papers/Tech Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    Equipment
    Literature/Brochures
    Videos
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Active Minerals

    Clariant Additives

    Pilot Chemical Company

    Siltech Corporation

    Eagle Specialty Products
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Business Corner
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Directories
      • Buyers Guide
      • Distributor Guide
      • Corporate Capabilities
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Markets & Technologies
      • Adhesives and Sealants
      • Aerospace Coatings
      • Architectural Coatings
      • Automotive Coatings
      • Automotive Refinish
      • Business Operation
      • Color Trends & Forecast
      • Construction Chemicals
      • Corrosion Control
      • Industrial Coatings
      • Laboratory Equipment
      • Marine Coatings
      • Market Trends & Forecast
      • Powder Coatings
      • Production Equipment
      • Radcure Coatings
      • Special Purpose Coatings
      • Wood Coatings
      • "Green" Coatings
    • Raw Materials
      • Additives
      • Binders
      • Pigments
      • Solvents
    • World Reports
      • Africa Report
      • China Report
      • India/Asia Pacific Report
      • Europe Report
      • Latin America Report
      • Market Research
      • Russian Report
    • Top Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Blog
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Microsites
      • Companies
      • White Papers/Tech Papers
      • Product Spec Sheets
      • Equipment
      • Literature/Brochures
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Event
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Features

    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings

    Single-component complete roofing system

    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Figure 1. SRI values of Armor Flex and an acrylic PU roof coating over time.
    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Figure 2. Illustration of a silicone atomic structure.
    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Figure 3. Commercial analysis of Armor Flex.
    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Table 1. Armor Flex initial reflectivity, emissivity and SRI value.
    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Table 2. Armor Flex aged reflectivity, emissivity and SRI value.
    Silicone Cool-Roof Coatings
    Table 3. Comparison of silicon-oxygen and carbon-oxygen bonding energies.
    Related CONTENT
    • AkzoNobel Makes Progress on Transformation into 'Focused' Paints, Coatings Company
    • Sika AG: 'Dynamic' Start to Year with 11% Sales Growth in 2018 Q1
    • What Does the General Finishes Global Market Look Like?
    • RPM Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter
    • Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
    Mohammad Ijaz, Kansai Paint05.04.18
    Global warming is an imminent threat to our planet, with some serious consequences, and a major contributor to global warming is the urban heat island effect, which is due to rapid urbanization. Urbanization is inevitable, but what we can do to offset its impact is to focus on energy efficiency of new buildings and structures to reduce its impact.

    When we talk of buildings and new structures, roofing plays an extremely vital role in the urban heat island. As per the U.S. EPA, 80 percent of the energy conservation of a single story building is through its roof. For any urban area, roofing constitutes almost 70 percent of the surface area of the total urban area. With these facts roofing suddenly plays a pivotal role, internally for the energy conservation of a building and externally for the urban heat island effect.

    Conventional Roofing System

    The conventional roofing system consists of multiple layers. Each layer has a distinguished purpose and function and, for the efficacy of the complete system, it is mandatory that each layer resonate with each other. The predominant major components of a roofing system are thermal insulations, water proofing and a weathering resistant top layer. Depending on the situation, some other layers are also added such as geotextile membranes and screeding for the slope.

    Whenever we design a system with a laminated or layered structure, we are actually designing it to fail, because the joints or seals between the layers will act as weak points in the system and eventually they will degrade or delaminate thus resulting in failure of the complete system.

    APOC – Armor Flex

    Functional Features

    1. Thermal InsulationRoof Cooling

    “Thermal insulation” is a phenomenon of a material that reduces the heat transfer between two objects in thermal contact by absorbing and entrapping the heat within itself.

    The basic working principal of thermal insulation on a roof is that the insulating material will absorb all heat energy generated from the incident sunlight and will entrap/store that energy and reduce the heat transfer to the roof substrate. Any insulation material’s ability is limited depending on its density, functioning procedure and exposure. Over a period of time, thermal insulation will become a reservoir of heat, sitting on top of a building’s roof and will contribute to significant heat build-up for the building and the environment. 

    The basic working principal of the Armor Flex Cool roof coating is reflecting  the sunlight. By reflecting 90 percent of the sunlight, silicone cool-roof coatings work as an “isolation” layer between the incident sunlight and the roof substrate. Important parameters for a roof cooling product are: reflectivity, emissivity, and solar reflective index (SRI).

    Armor Flex is evaluated not on the initial values but on the aged values for the above-mentioned parameters to demonstrate the actual performance of the coating while in service. Tables 1 and 2 show the initial and aged reflectivity (after 3 years) and the SRI values obtained from the United States independent authority – the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC).

    Table 1. Armor Flex initial reflectivity, emissivity and SRI value.

    Table 2. Armor Flex aged reflectivity, emissivity and SRI value.

    Figure 1. SRI values of Armor Flex and an acrylic PU roof coating over time.

    Figure 1 compares the SRI values of APOC Armor  Flex and a normal acrylic PU roof coating over time. As per a study carried out by the University of California, Berkeley the tangible gains by using reflective cool roof coatings with a reflectivity value of 0.85, are as follows:

    • Reduction in the roof substrate temperature by up to 20°C;

    • Reduction in the energy consumption by 48 kWh/m2 per year (in a single story building); and a

    • Reduction in the cooling loads by 61 percent.

    2. Waterproofing

    Waterproofing for roofing is defined as a treatment of the roofing surface in such a way that it not only blocks the contact of water to the roof substrate, but it also blocks the passage of the water. The parameters which determine the quality of any water proofing system are: permeability and water absorption over time (ponding water). The common problems associated with conventional water proofing coatings are: shrinkage, blistering, and adhesive failure.
    Armor Flex is engineered to possess the following key features:

    • Single-component moisture cured;

    • Monolithic membrane (no overlaps or joints);

    • Pond proof technology (standing water).

    Silicone coatings are formulated so that they possess natural hydrophobic properties. The silicon atoms form an extremely tight bond with the oxygen (Figure 2) and under microscopic examination reveals extremely tiny protrusions, which are smaller than the size of water droplets that act as a complete and permanent barrier to water penetration.

    Figure 2. Illustration of a silicone atomic structure.

    3. Weathering and UV Resistance

    For a roof coating, weather resistance is its ability to prevent degradation or deterioration due to prolonged exposure to harsh environmental and weather conditions.

    The following two properties of silicon, contribute to extremely photo and thermally stable coatings (Table 3).

    • Extremely high inter-atomic bonding energy (Si – O0.163 nm; UV wavelength is in the range of 10 to 400 nm).

    • Extremely tight inter-atomic bonding spacing.

    Table 3. Comparison of silicon-oxygen and carbon-oxygen bonding energies.

    The backbone chain of a silicone coating (silicon and oxygen), due to its strong and tight inter-atomic bonding, will resist any photochemical or thermal degradation in case of UV exposure or any heat build-up.

    The conventional acrylic top coat (backbone chain of carbon and oxygen), possesses a much lower atomic bonding energy as compared to that of silicone and that is the reason that acrylics will start to crack and degrade under severe sunlight, often within a few months of application. Plus, acrylics do not possess pond-proof technology, therefore, standing water will cause blistering on the topcoat over time.

    4. Fire Rating

    Armor Flex offers extremely impressive fire rating properties. It is a UL Certified product and falls under the UL Fire Rating A category, which is essential for any roof coating. It is equally effective against severe fire exposure either on combustible or non-combustible substrates.

    5. Durability

    When Armor Flex is tested as per ASTM D4798 for its durability, it exhibited extremely durable results. For 5,000 hours under harsh weather conditions and thermal cycling no degradation was observed. This simulated weathering is the equivalent of 30 years in real life as per ASTM D4798.

    Due to the decrease in temperature drop of the roof substrate, roof thermal contraction and expansion will reduce drastically, thus improving the roof substrate life span.

    6. Environmental Impact

    Silicone is an environment friendly and low-VOC product and it normally comes at 98 percent or higher volume solids content.
    All the above functional features of Armor Flex in a single component product makes it a “Single Component Complete Roofing System,” whereas, in a conventional roofing system, you need to have various layers, each performing its own function.

    Commercial Analysis

    In general, when an innovative product is compared commercially with a conventional system, there are two areas of concern for such a commercial comparison; first is capital expense (CAPEX) and second is operational expense (OPEX). Armor Flex offers commercial benefits not only on the CAPEX side but also significant advantage on the OPEX side, thus giving a  return on investment (ROI) within a couple of years of application (Figure 3).

    Armor Flex is a unique and innovative coating not only for its ease of application but also for the profound monetary and tangible commercial benefits associated with it. These benefits make it hard to oversee, when considering any roof coating application.

    Not only does it reduce the upfront cost as compared to the conventional combo system, but also its ROI is very rapid by significantly reducing routine maintenance cost and real benefits in terms of adding energy savings.

    Armor Flex is ideally suited for any new building projects or for any roof restoration projects because it has an adherent feature to go on top of several substrates, such as steel, concrete, wood or any existing roofing system, like bitumen or acrylic, with minimal surface preparation. 

    Mohammad Ijaz, product manager at Kansai Paint Middle East is a corrosion and coatings engineer by education and has extensive Middle East experience in the field of corrosion and specialized coatings.
    Related Searches
    • case
    • uv
    • flex
    • adhesive
    Suggested For You
    AkzoNobel Makes Progress on Transformation into AkzoNobel Makes Progress on Transformation into 'Focused' Paints, Coatings Company
    Sika AG: Sika AG: 'Dynamic' Start to Year with 11% Sales Growth in 2018 Q1
    What Does the General Finishes Global Market Look Like? What Does the General Finishes Global Market Look Like?
    RPM Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter RPM Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter
    Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
    Clariant: Growth Significantly Increased, Profitability Further Improved in 2017 Clariant: Growth Significantly Increased, Profitability Further Improved in 2017
    Corrosion Control Coatings Corrosion Control Coatings
    Wood Coatings  Market Wood Coatings Market
    Bühler Achieves Strong, Profitable Growth Bühler Achieves Strong, Profitable Growth
    Dunn-Edwards Paints Introduces 
Improved Performance Evershield  Dunn-Edwards Paints Introduces 
Improved Performance Evershield 
    X-Rite Launches MetaVue VS3200 For Plastics, Coatings, Cosmetics and Food X-Rite Launches MetaVue VS3200 For Plastics, Coatings, Cosmetics and Food
    Sika AG: Sales Exceed CHF 6 Billion Sika AG: Sales Exceed CHF 6 Billion
    Analyst Provides 2018 Outlook, Has Ratings Changes for OLN, LYB and WLK Analyst Provides 2018 Outlook, Has Ratings Changes for OLN, LYB and WLK
    Clariant Grows Sales, Increases Profitability, on Track to Meet 2017 Outlook Clariant Grows Sales, Increases Profitability, on Track to Meet 2017 Outlook

    Related Features

    • Coatings World Company Profile:  Siltech Corp.

      Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.

      Coatings Word Editor, Kerry Pianoforte recently had the opportunity to interview Robert Ruckle, global marketing and sales director at Siltech Corp.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.13.21

    • UV-Curable Coatings

      ...
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.13.21

    • Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant

      Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant

      ...
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 04.13.21


    • Resins Update

      Resins Update

      ...
      04.13.21

    • Building a  Sustainable Future

      Building a Sustainable Future

      ...
      Bob Dirks, Global Segment Manager, Architectural Powder Coatings, AkzoNobel 04.13.21

    • Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener

      Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener

      A new generation of commercial coatings marries quality and productivity with social responsibility.
      Eli Greenbaum, Contributing Writer 04.13.21


    • Fixr.com Announces 2021 Paint & Color Trends

      Fixr.com Announces 2021 Paint & Color Trends

      Interior design experts share their insights on the hottest trends in paint and color for the upcoming year.
      03.12.21

    • 2021 CEO Forum

      2021 CEO Forum

      CEO Forum features executives from 10 coatings companies offering their insights on the state of the industry.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 03.12.21

    • Automotive OEM Coatings

      Automotive OEM Coatings

      Despite slowdowns in 2020, the automotive coatings market is poised to grow, especially in Asia Pacific
      Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.08.21


    • Mixing Equipment Directory

      Mixing Equipment Directory

      ...
      02.12.21

    • The Wood Coatings Market

      The Wood Coatings Market

      While the industrial wood coatings market is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, the consumer market is robust, driven by stay-at-home DIYers.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.12.21

    • Antimicrobial Coatings Market

      Antimicrobial Coatings Market

      Lux Research offers insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic is driving the market for antimicrobial coatings.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 02.09.21


    • Additives Update

      Additives Update

      ...
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 01.11.21

    • Pigment Supplier Directory

      Pigment Supplier Directory

      Here is a look at the latest offerings from select pigment manufacturers. For more information on the products listed, please contact the company directly.
      01.11.21

    • Interior Architectural Coatings

      Interior Architectural Coatings

      DIYers have been busy transforming their rooms into multi-functional spaces.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 01.11.21

    Trending
    • Raw Material Availability, Prices Hikes May Be 2021’s Biggest Issue For Coatings, Ink Sectors
    • Sika Expands Production Capacity In Qatar
    • Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine
    • Raw Material Price Increases Pile Pressure On Paint Manufacturers
    • PPG Extends Tender Offer Period For Tikkurila
    Breaking News
    • VideoBite: Engineered Polymer Solutions
    • Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment
    • HMG Paints Reports Positive Feedback on Contract Matt Emulsion
    • Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine
    • PPG Extends Tender Offer Period for Tikkurila
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    April 2021

    • Coatings World Company Profile: Siltech Corp.
    • UV-Curable Coatings
    • Coatings World Interviews Axalta CEO Robert Bryant
    • Resins Update
    • Building a Sustainable Future
    • Paint for Commercial Vehicles Goes Greener
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    BIO-CAT Microbials’ OPTI-BIOME Probiotic Strain Receives FDA “Letter of No Objection” on GRAS Status
    6th Annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit Scheduled for July 13
    Bunge Invests $47.5 Million in Australian Plant Proteins
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Jebsen & Jessen, Innospec Sign Distribution Agreement
    VideoBite: Engineered Polymer Solutions
    Shepherd Color Unveils Bismuth Vanadate Yellow Pigment
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Medtronic Introduces Extended Infusion Set in Europe
    BioSig Launches Software Update for PURE EP Electrophysiology Platform
    Katena Acquires Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Maker ASICO
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    BioVersys Gets EIB Funds to Address Antimicrobial Resistance
    Microbiologics Expands Virology Services
    ATMPS, Ori Biotech Integrate Digital Platform for Cell & Gene Therapies
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Postpones 2021 Show
    Native Launches Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreens
    Revieve Launches Skin Coach
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Hallstar Beauty Names New President
    The Fragrance Foundation Announces the 2021 Awards Finalists
    Azelis Earns 'Coup de Coeur' Award at Cosmetagora 2021
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Kumon North America Adds Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg
    SE-DA Invests in Kornit Presto S
    Acrylic Resins Market Worth $21.9 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Epson SurePress reaches milestone
    Maxcess updates user interface for Fife guiding Sensor
    Bobst announces virtual packaging industry event
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    PCMC Redesigns Rx200 and Mako Clipper Wet Wipes Machines
    PFNonwovens Adding New Capabilities in Znojmo
    Russ Torres Named Group President of Kimberly-Clark North America
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Biogennix Rolls Out Agilon Strip Bone Graft
    Global Bone Tumor Ablation Devices Market to Top $111 Million by 2027
    GreenBone Ortho Closes 10 Million Euros Series B Funding Round
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Virtual ASMC 2021 Spotlights Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence
    European Commission's Innovation Radar Acknowledges 3 ARMOR Innovations
    SUPERSMART Wins 'Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator' in 2021 OE-A Competition

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login