5 Reasons Why the painting industry can help create cool roof and green buildings

1. How the painting industry can help create cool roof and green buildings As the effects of global warming are becoming more obvious around the world, scientists are getting more aggressive in campaigning for large companies around the world to make serious efforts in reducing C02 emissions. In fact, the growing concern on rising energy consumption and increasing global warming has pushed many government authorities worldwide to design and implement energy-efficient building codes for various construction projects, especially commercial and complex residential buildings. What are cool roof coatings? Cool roof coatings are special reflective pigments designed to reflect light, protecting the roof surface from harmful elements. These liquid-applied waterproofing membranes cause much of the sunlight hitting the roof to be reflected which results in lower energy cost. Applying this type of coating may also

2. extend the life of the roof by protecting the surface from acid rain, heat, and water damage. Unlike in the past where only white paint is used to make the interior temperatures cooler, the creation of coatings allow for more variety in colors applied to surfaces since not all surfaces look desirable when they are painted white. How is cool roof coating helpful to the environment? A paper published by Arkema, a specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, suggests that the proper coating and application of cool roof coatings “can reduce temperature by 6°C to 10°C and roof surface temperature by up to 60°C”. The same paper also indicated that these materials are proven technology which can help save energy, especially in regions where the temperature is warmer. While there are different types of cool roof coatings providing various levels of protection depending on the cost and requirements of the project, these coatings offer several benefits when applied on roof surfaces. The benefits include: ● ● ● ● ● Lower energy consumption Longer lifespan of roof coating and roof substrate Lower maintenance costs Increase the efficiency of HVAC equipment Green Building credits

3. ● ● ● ● Coating can be used on different roofing types Lower VOC emission Prolong the lifespan of HVAC equipment Available tax credits/rebates How does the industry help create cool roofs and green buildings? Innovative paint products In response to the calls for developing products that are less harmful to the environment, paint manufacturers have also started developing paints that have similar effects to cool roof coatings. These new paints can be applied to roofs and facades. Compared to the normal white paint which can reflect up to 80% of sunlight, this type of paint contains calcium carbonate fillers which allows the surface to reflect up to 95% of sunlight. This lowers the temperature of the surface by almost two degrees. While it's not yet compatible for all kinds of surfaces, this product is a low-cost alternative that comes in a convenient paint form. Knowledge of proper application techniques Painters understand that following the correct procedure for surface preparation is crucial for the durability and lifespan of paint products and special coatings. Those who have been working in the painting industry are equipped with the knowledge and experience on the proper preparation of surfaces before paint or special coating is applied. Aside from surface preparation, they are also knowledgeable in different paint application techniques that are suitable for different kinds of paint. While it may seem like painters use only one technique, experts would know which application is better for a certain type of paint or coating based on the materials or ingredients used. Using technology for more efficient work Automation and cost-effective robotics painting can increase the productivity of painters. By incorporating robotics and engineering, the technology for painting and coating application can be fine-tuned to perform beautiful paint jobs without the painters to check, repair, and polish their work. Painting jobs can be done faster and any electric equipment can be switched off sooner. The precision of the work also ensures no bad paint jobs and no resources are wasted on redos. Why choose Paintjet? When you choose to invest in making your properties environment-friendly, it is important to make sure that the materials used are what they are advertised to be. Making claims that a product is earth-friendly even when it’s not. Hence, meeting with an expert for a specialty coatings consultation is highly

4. recommended to ensure you are not wasting your resources on mock-ups or products that are not approved by authorities. While PaintJet is relatively young, our team is led by professionals who have been working in the painting industry, as well as experience in paint. Our team of experts are qualified to offer advice that can help customers make the right choices in materials and applications for their next construction project. In addition to our experience in the paint and painting, we combine our knowledge in robotics and engineering to improve the precision and efficiency of paint application, making sure that no material is wasted in painting the surface of any structure. Our technology is designed to work on different kinds of surfaces to accommodate the needs of various painting projects. It is also portable and can be connected to and disconnected from your existing equipment in less than 30 minutes.