Most roof surfaces, including aluminum coated roofs, are too hot to touch on a warm day. White elastomeric coatings are usually only several degrees warmer than air temperature. Roofs often act as heat sinks, causing heat to be accumulated and stored in roofing materials, insulation, crawl spaces, duct work, and attics. This solar heat is re-distributed to building interiors long after the sun has set. Our customers tell us they realize inside heat reductions of 5 to 20 .
Air conditioners cycle less often, a cooler can replace the air conditioner most of the time.
According to Lawrence Roof Consultants, roof life in Arizona is often less than 10 years. Heat and UV rays from the sun quickly destroy the natural solvents in asphalt materials, causing them to dry out and become brittle. Asphalt materials often shrink and crack causing an checkered appearance. As they dry out, the asphalt binder loses it's adhesive properties and is prone to leak. Roof replacement is then required.