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THERMO-SHIELD® ROOF COATS

DESCRIPTION

THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coats are highly efficient, energy-saving, flexible coatings, made from a water-based pure acrylic resin system filled with vacuumed sodium borosilicate ceramic micro spheres of less than 100 microns in size. Each micro sphere acts as a sealed cell and the entire mastic acts as a thermally efficient blanket covering the entire structure. These coatings are non-toxic, friendly to the environment, and form a monolithic (seamless) membrane that bridges hairline cracks. They are completely washable and resist many harsh chemicals. THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coats have high reflectance and high emittance as well as a very low conductivity value. THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coats greatly reduce thermal shock and heat penetration by keeping roof surfaces much cooler in hot summer weather. They offer UV protection and low VOC's. They display excellent dirt pick-up resistance and retain their flexibility after aging. THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coats reduce noise transmission and have an effective use range from -40 Deg C (-40 Deg F) to 375 Deg C (700 Deg F).

INSULATION
Although these Roof Coats enjoy very low Conductance (0.05 W/mK), it is the combination of their high Reflectance (82%), high Emittance (94%) and Endothermic Effect® what makes them a very good choice for protecting your roofs from heat buildup. Unlike typical mass insulation, where heat conduction is just slowed down, this technology keeps the heat out. Sun light only produces heat when it is absorbed by the roof surface, and being able to keep heat from forming into the surface of the roof is a very effective way to insulate. The cooling process of Endothermic Effect® ensures that the surface continues to insulate, even if Reflectance is diminished with aging, dust build-up or darker colors

ADHESION
Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates: wood, urethane foam, galvanized steel, aluminum, asphalt roof shingles, concrete, asbestos and others.

VARIABLE PERMEABILITY
This feature, unique to THERMO-SHIELD®, allows the membrane to perform unlike any other coating. When conditions are dry, the polymers shrink and open pores to allow trapped water vapor to breathe out of the substrate, but when conditions are wet (raining, ponding of water, etc.), the polymers swell, close the pores, and the entire membrane becomes watertight.

THERMO-SHIELD® is a charter member of the U.S. Government Energy Star Roof Program. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) state the following benefits are derived from the use of reflective coatings:

• Can save 40% a year on Electric Bill
• Provides superb noise reduction
• Is an affordable alternative to convention insulation
• Offers extreme interior and exterior fire & chemical resistant
• Waterproofs
• Doesn’t harden, chip, crack or become chalky
• Provides Variable Permeability-Adapts to changing weather conditions
• Withstands wind abrasion, hail, volcanic ash and other caustic airborne pollutants
• Easy to clean and low maintenance
• Non-Toxic in its cured and liquid forms
• Mildew and Mold resistant
• Performs under extreme temperatures
• Certifications and approvals

HAUSER LABORATORIES TESTS

HAUSER LABORATORIES TESTS

1) THERMO-SHIELD® Interior Coating had a heat transfer 0.871 B'I'U/hr/Sq.-Ft., whereas standard white paint had a heat transfer 1.163 BTU/hr Sq.-Ft. Normal white paint allowed 33% more heat to pass through. *pdf 8

2) THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coating had a solar heat transfer of 6.1 BTU/hr/Sq.-Ft. Black Asphalt had a solar heat transfer of 38.1 BTU/hr/Sq.-Ft. Asphalt allowed 84% more heat to pass through. *pdf 7

3) THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coating on galvanized steel had a solar heat transfer of 17.2 BTU/hr/Sq-Ft. Untreated Galvanized Steel had a heat transfer of 48.0 BTU/hr/Sq-Ft. Untreated steel allowed 64% more heat pass through. *pdf 6

HEMISPHERICAL LIGHT REFLECTANCE TEST DSET Test 89r 121001 *pdf 4

• The roof coating reflected 82% of sunlight ( 88% of visual light and 84% of NIR "near infrared" ).
• Reflectance of other typical roof systems: Dark pea gravel 12% - Light pea gravel 34% - gravel coated asphalt 23% - black roof 5% - dark gray 15% - white paint 55% - aluminum 40% - aluminum fiber coating 36% - white asphalt shingles 30% - SPM-6O (EPDM) 11%. WATER EXTRACTABLES-SIMULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEACHING 2
• THERMO-SHIELD® Roof Coating leachables are composed of common, Non-Toxic elements (mostly calcium salts).

JAPANESE JIS TESTS

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS TESTS "JIS" (Materials must meet strict guidelines before they can be sold in the Japanese market.) THERMO-SHIELD® ROOFING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COATINGS have passed all required tests.

LOW TEMPERATURE STABILITY- JIS A 6906 (1984) 5.5 RESISTANCE TO CRACKING DURING CURINGAND DRYING STAGE - JIS A 6906 (1984)

5.7 ADHESION STRENGTH TEST - JIS A 6909 (1984) 5.8

• On the Normal Condition Test, THERMO-SHIELD® had 3 times the requirement for Adhesion.
• After the Saturation Test, THERMO-SHIELD® had 8 times the requirement for Adhesion.

REPEATED TEMPERATURE CHANGE - JIS A6909 (1984) 5.9

• Even under extreme temperature fluctuations, the coating showed no signs of peeling, cracking, blistering or discoloration. TEST FOR WATERPROOF - JIS A 6909 (1984) 5.10
• THERMO-SHIELD® Performed Ten Times better than required to be classified as waterproof . WASHABILITY - JIS A6909 (1984) 5.11 IMPACT, SHOCK TEST - JIS A6909 (1984) 5.12
• Did not crack, peel, or change form under impact ALKALINITY TEST - JIS A 6909 (1984) 5.13.2
• Did not crack, blister, peel, gum, change color or dull RESISTANCE TO WEATHER & CLIMATE - JIS A 6909 (1984) 5.14
• When exposed to the elements, the coating didn't crack peel or discolor above a #3 gray scale.
• The coating had the best color retention of all 15 paints tested. FIRE RESISTANCE TEST, CLASS 1 - JIS A 1321
• Flame Retention: No flame remained over 30 seconds after heating stopped. The retention was 0.
• The coating did not fuse, crevice, change form, or bow when cooled.

AMERICAN ASTM TESTS

AMERICAN ASTM TESTING RESULTS ON THERMO-SHIELD® ROOF COATING

TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM D-412 *pdf 9

• Tensile stress at 25% elongation is 525 psi
• Tensile strength at break is 615 psi, elongation 70%

DETERIORATION BY HEATING IN AIR - ASTM D-865 *pdf 10

• Tensile strength after heating 21 days at 150°C
• Tensile stress at 25% elongation is 515 psi
• Tensile strength at break is 640 psi, elongation 85%

• Important: Comparing these results to those in the above TENSILE STRENGTH test shows that the roof coating actually gets stronger and more durable with age.

WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY ASTM D-1653 11 *pdf and PERMEABILITY -ASTM E-96

• Both tests show the roof coating has 8.8 perm. which exceeds requirements for a class 1 rating. This astounding permeability is 160 times greater than one of our main competitors claiming to produce a permeable paint.

WATER ABSORPTION - ASTM D-570 *pdf 12

• After water saturation for 5 weeks, there were no changes on the roof coating after reconditioning .The roof coating will stand up to ponding water, yet has the ability to breathe out trapped water vapor in dry weather (Based on permeability tests). This allows waterproofing without blistering.
  

BRITTLENESS - ASTM D-746 *pdf 14

• The roof coating passed the 90° bend test at -37° C, displaying flexibility at extremely cold temperatures.

SURFACE OZONE CRACKING TEST - ASTM D-1149. *pdf 13

• After 70 days of intense ozone exposure, the roof coating showed no signs of wear.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE - ASTM D-1380 *pdf 1

• In a 16-hour spot test of 26 harsh or staining chemicals, the roof coating blistered only with some concentrated acids, and stained only with gasoline, aircraft hydraulic fluids and lipstick.
• The roof coating was undamaged by animal urine, battery acid, bleach, deicing chemical, 40% salt solution and others.

STEADY STATE HEAT FLUX MEASUREMENTS - THERMAL TRANSMISSION PROPERTIES ASTM D-177 / ASTM C-1045

Roof Coating (At 5-mil thickness): K-value = .0454, R-value 22

• Note: Some specialists say the ASTM formula for R-value in this test "R = 1/.K" is oversimplified and does not take enough information into consideration

THERMO-SHIELD® roof coating is available with a CLASS A fire resistant rating. NOTE: This is a special Class-A formula, not our standard formula.

The THERMO-SHIELD® Protections

THERMO-SHIELD® was developed in order to protect materials from heat. By implementing ceramic bubbles in a vacuum which are only a fraction of a millimeter in size, engineers were successful in making sure that the coating could withstand temperature fluctuations of more than 2,000° C.

After it was released for civilian use, the thermal ceramic shield was further developed especially for the requirements of construction and housing whereby other important features were added. The THERMO-SHIELD® material which resembles paint, is an energy saving, long-term protection and coloration system all in one.

THERMO-SHIELD® is the most advanced insulative ceramic coating on the market. THERMO-SHIELD® is the product of seven years of relentless research to engineer the perfect ceramic coating. The benefits of using THERMO-SHIELD® are astounding and verifiable.

• Can save 40% a year on electric bill
• Provides superb noise reduction
• Is an affordable alternative to convention insulation
• Offers extreme interior and exterior fire resistance
• Waterproofs
• Does not harden, chip, crack or become chalky
• Provides Variables Permeability-Adapts to changing weather conditions
• Withstand wind abrasion, hail, volcanic ash and other caustic airborne pollutants
• Easy to clean and low maintenance
• Non-Toxic in its cured and liquid forms
• Mildew and mold resistant
• Performs under extreme temperatures
• Certification and approval
  

How Does THERMO-SHIELD® Work

The energy saving THERMO-SHIELD® coating consists of a special water-based bonding agent, which contains millions of very small vacuum glass ceramic bubbles (20 to 120 Micrometers). After drying, the film is polymerized to a 0.3mm strong, elastic, sealed but moisture permeable structure (coating).

The characteristics of this coating ensure the energy-saving feature. It sets itself apart from traditional notions which are based on the reduction of energy loss. The bubbles "filter" the thermal flow in infrared low temperatures and reflect and disperses up to 25 percent of the heat. In this way, the surface of the coating radiates three times less heat than brick or concrete for example.

The coating's water permeability with a sufficient level of vapor diffusion ("breathing activity") guarantees the drying of building materials and increases their actual thermal resistance. In addition, heat loss is reduced by 7 to 9 percent. This results in a complex of various physical effects that can all be found within the thin coating.

The scientific term for this is: "Oberflächenbeschichtung mit endothermischen Effekten®" "Surface coating with endo-thermal effects". With that, the heat loss in a building protected by THERMO-SHIELD® is reduced and the building's heating costs are lowered by 20 to 30 percent. Air-conditioning costs in the Summer or in hot climate zones can be reduced by 30 to 60 percent in those buildings where no insulation was used.

Secrets of THERMO-SHIELD®

Here Are the Three Secrets of THERMO-SHIELD® Unbeatable Performance:

1) Vacuumed Ceramic Micro-Spheres

THERMO-SHIELD® contains hollow ceramic micro-spheres (40% by volume), which allow coatings to reflect about 83% of solar light (Coatings reflect 85% of infrared, which is the region of the spectrum responsible for over 90% of solar heat). The 3M Corporation developed these micro-spheres to act as optimal insulators. Other insulative paints use non-hollow ceramic micro-sphere, which are not optimal insulators. This is one reason why THERMO-SHIELD® outperformed all other insulative coats in a 3 year study conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

2) The Ultimate Resins

THERMO-SHIELD® uses special Acrylic Elastomeric Resins developed in conjunction with Romm and Haas, a leading, high-end resin supplier. Engineering the perfect resin to suspend the ceramic micro-spheres, while still providing excellent adhesion to most surfaces took years. Additionally, the resins needed to have a high tensile strength, be waterproof, and withstand the most extreme weather conditions. The Resins that were eventually developed for THERMO-SHIELD® do all of this and more. The most unique quality of the resins is called "Variable Permeability". When conditions are wet, the resin polymers swell up, becoming completely water-tight. When conditions are dry, the pores open up, and trapped moisture can breathe out. This is very important. Other coating products are watertight all the time. Moisture will work up beneath the surface and become trapped under the waterproof material. When this moisture heats up, it turns water to vapor, expanding many times, causing blistering or destroying adhesion; or it freezes which also breaks down the adhesion, leading to coating failure.

3) The Finest Pigments Available

The white pigments in THERMO-SHIELD® are made from Titanium Dioxide and Aluminum Tri-Hydrate. These pigments are highly durable, reflective, fire resistant, and resist breakdown. These superb pigments are one reason why, in JIS tests, THERMO-SHIELD® showed the least color fading of any coating tested for the Japanese market. Many competitors use cheap pigments which break down, resulting in chalkiness, short life and early fading.

SPACE SHUTTLE Technology

An innovative roofing technology combining strength, lightweight protection and integral insulation. The THERMO-SHIELD® Roof System consists of fluid-applied Acrylic elastometric coatings which contain Ceramic Microspheres. This microspheres are similiar to those used in the insulating and reflective ceramic tiles used on the NASA space shuttle.

Once in place, the THERMO-SHIELD® Roof System becomes a seamless, continuous monolithic membrane impervious to adverse weather conditions, airborne contaminants and extreme temperature flactuations.

THERMO-SHIELD® Roof System benefits include:

• Waterproof roofs even at low sloped
• A high degree of punture-resistant due to its outstanding tensile strength
• Exceptional elongation characteristics
• Absolute bondability to a wide variety of substrates
• Stability under an extreme range of temperature fluctuations
• High resistance to atmospheric pollution
• High resistance to UV degradation

THERMO-SHIELD®

" A different kind of roof system
for a tougher kind of environment "

THERMO-SHIELD® coating are specifically designed (developed) to solve all the problems found in common paints and roofing systems. With THERMO-SHIELD® coating, your roofs and walls will last a very long time, even in the harshest climates and conditions and readily pay for themselves in energy savings.