Stay Cool This Summer With Cool Roofing

By ATAS International.  

The line of cool metal roofing products from ATAS can help you keep your cool.  

As the summer approaches this year, more and more of us are remembering just how hot it can get during the season, especially for the roof. A standard roof can reach temperatures up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit under the summer sun. Luckily, ATAS has a variety of cool roof products designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, bringing a new definition of cool to sustainability by bringing down the temperature.   

Materials 

ATAS offers roofing products in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel and copper. Metal is as natural of a material as you can get. It offers recyclability, strength, longevity, weather resistance and more. Metal also does not outgas like petroleum-based products. As these other materials age, they emit harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). 

Coatings 

Cool pigment paint reflects infrared radiation, allowing the color to appear the same while keeping the material cooler. This helps in reducing the urban heat island effect, and many of the colors qualify for LEED® Heat Island Credits. The 70% PVDF finishes that are used carry a 30-year limited warranty addressing fading and chalking. ATAS coated materials are non-staining and virtually maintenance free. Any surface residue is easily removed with conventional cleaning solutions or detergents. The coatings are so cool that they meet national energy standards and guidelines. Many ATAS roofing products comply with the stringent California Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards. LEED® credits also can be acquired because the ATAS coatings meet the minimum required solar reflectance index value set by the U.S. Green Building Council. An added bonus is that metal roofs can contribute LEED® points beyond what the coating contributes; for instance, adding points with solar systems installed over the metal roofing. 

Additionally, ATAS’ new patented Above Sheathing Ventilation Spacer Shim creates energy savings by reducing air-conditioning costs in the summer, providing ventilation spaces in increments of 3/8″. 

Learn more about ATAS International in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.ATAS.com 

Original Article Source: ATAS International