A SUSTAINABLE, COST-EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE
Whether restoring an existing foam roof, rejuvenating a rusted metal roof or extending the life of a single-ply membrane, Polo International has a variety of solutions to meet the specification needs of any roofing project. Polo’s spray polyurethane foam and specialty coatings provide seamless insulation and waterproof barriers that fully-adhere to substrates; eliminating common sources of leaks and pooling water beneath roofing material.
From quick-set spray applications to highly-reflective coatings that reduce cooling loads and minimize solar gain – Polo’s unique roof systems were designed to meet specific project requirements.
A SUSTAINABLE, COST-EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE
Whether restoring an existing foam roof, rejuvenating a rusted metal roof or extending the life of a single-ply membrane, Polo International has a variety of solutions to meet the specification needs of any roofing project. Polo’s spray polyurethane foam and specialty coatings provide seamless insulation and waterproof barriers that fully-adhere to substrates; eliminating common sources of leaks and pooling water beneath roofing material.
From quick-set spray applications to highly-reflective coatings that reduce cooling loads and minimize solar gain – Polo’s unique roof systems were designed to meet specific project requirements.
A High-performance Roof Coating
Silicone is a single-component, moisture-cured silicone coating for commercial and industrial roof applications. The product is petroleum- and solvent-free so it is easier on the environment (and the applicators) while still offering the same functionality as traditional petroleum-based roofing materials.
Save Time & Money
Replacing an existing, fully-adhered or mechanically-fastened membrane is costly and labor intensive. With Silicone, an existing roof can be restored without incurring needless expenses or interrupting the daily operations of a business.
A High-Performance Roof Coating
Silicone is a single-component, moisture-cured silicone coating for commercial and industrial roof applications. The product is petroleum- and solvent-free so it is easier on the environment (and the applicators) while still offering the same functionality as traditional petroleum-based roofing materials.
Save Time & Money
Replacing an existing, fully-adhered or mechanically-fastened membrane is costly and labor intensive. With Silicone, an existing roof can be restored without incurring needless expenses or interrupting the daily operations of a business.
Second Most Common Element
Silicone for roofing applications is a proven, reliable technology, currently in use on a variety of structures all over the world.
In most cases, a silicone membrane is applied over a spray polyurethane foam base, creating a moisture-resistant seal that is flexible, durable and UV-stable.
Silicone is made from silicon metal, the second most common element on earth, making it one of the most widely available natural resources. Its recovery and processing is simple and has minimal environmental impact. The per-unit cost of silicone is low. In comparison, traditional roofing is petroleum-based, with high raw material costs and significant environmental impact in reclamation, processing and disposal. The supply of petroleum is becoming scarcer and is constantly impacted by volatile world events. When the cost of petroleum fluctuates, so does the cost of petroleum-based roofing systems.
A cool roof can significantly reduce cooling energy costs and increase comfort levels by reducing temperature fluctuations inside a building. According to the CRRC, average energy savings range from 7% to15% of total cooling costs.
During warmer summer months, temperatures can reach 170° degrees F on a low-slope black asphalt roof, and they can drop to -20° degrees F during the winter in northern and higher elevated regions. Much of the heat generated by absorbing the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation transfers to the building interior, and can have significant adverse effects on energy consumption.
Key benefits of cool roofs include:
A cool roof can significantly reduce cooling energy costs and increase comfort levels by reducing temperature fluctuations inside a building. According to the CRRC, average energy savings range from 7% to15% of total cooling costs.
During warmer summer months, temperatures can reach 170° degrees F on a low-slope black asphalt roof, and they can drop to -20° degrees F during the winter in northern and higher elevated regions. Much of the heat generated by absorbing the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation transfers to the building interior, and can have significant adverse effects on energy consumption.
No Ponding Water Issues
This can result in a coating that bubbles or peels away from the substrate; leaving a roof exposed to leaks and water intrusion. By comparison, silicone is an inert material that does not decompose – its unique chemistry creates a coating that will not degrade under ultraviolet rays or extreme weather conditions.
- High solids = no shrinkage or adhesion loss during the drying / curing process.
- Unique chemistry = High cross-link density in the cured film
- Unique chemistry = extremely hydrophobic (water repelling) silicone polymer composition.
- Humidity driven = ambient humidity actually helps drive the curing of the film. High humidity will greatly slow the drying of alternative chemistry.
We’ve Passed The Tests
Silicone has passed the ASTM E108 flame spread test, the Factory Mutual (FM) burn test and is UL Class A fire-rated – the highest level of fire protection available. Other ASTM testing provided ratings for tensile strength tear resistance, hardness, water immersion, permeability, reflectance, admittance and flash point.
Eco-friendly:
White Is The New “Green”
Silicone is a highly-reflective white coating that can contribute up tosilicon roofing company 7 LEED points to a project and has achieved ratings from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). Through CRRC’s independent testing, S-20 received a solar reflectivity rating of .88 and a thermal admittance rating of .87. Both properties are measured from 0 to 1 and the higher the value, the “cooler” the roof.
Eco-friendly:
White Is The New “Green”
Silicone is a highly-reflective white coating that can contribute up tosilicon roofing company 7 LEED points to a project and has achieved ratings from the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). Through CRRC’s independent testing, S-20 received a solar reflectivity rating of .88 and a thermal admittance rating of .87. Both properties are measured from 0 to 1 and the higher the value, the “cooler” the roof.
