Reflective Roof Chippings

Need solar reflective chippings for 37sqm of roof and remedial work on a section of garage roof which includes waterproofing the edges.

Reflective roof chippings.

Solar reflective a wide selection of angular decorative chippings or rounded pebbles are available in a selection of sizes for use as a decorative finish on flat roofing. Coatings are like very thick paints that can protect the roof surface from ultra violet uv light and chemical damage and some offer water protection and restorative features. Lighter coloured products offer natural light reflecting properties which provide a degree of protection from sun damage. Gravel is used on flat roofs for two reasons.

The purpose of gravel on a flat roof. Solar reflective shingles are designed specifically to reduce the absorption of the suns infrared radiation by reflecting ir rays off the surface of the roof thus not allowing the heat to be transferred to the interior of the structure i e. Infrared radiation is a spectrum of light that generates significant amounts of heat on roof surfaces. Have you ever wondered why contractors install gravel on flat roofs.

On many flat roof low slope commercial buildings it s common to see gravel on top of the roof. Anyone with personal problems that get in the way of work and habitually become your clients problem need not apply. Pictures of the job are available here. Added 1st september 2010.

Solar reflective paint is replacing the familiar limestone or granite chipping s method of reflecting heat from a bitumen flat roof whether the flat roof is composed of felt high build bitumen coating or a polymer coating. Products are available for most roof types. The attic under the roof. Solar protection is often achieved by the application of white reflective chippings usually limestone or light coloured spar not less than 12 5mm.

To protect the underlying layer of roofing materials as is the case with built up roofs burs. Cool roof coatings are white or special reflective pigments that reflect sunlight.