Install of a Super Therm White Roof
Edmund Haemmerle of NJ Renewable Energy
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white, as he took part in a climate change symposium.
Edmund Haemmerle of NJ Renewable Energy
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white, as he took part in a climate change symposium.
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October 26th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Edmond What is your relationship with Superior Products International? Was this an independent production and if so, with whom? I am a distributor for SPI on the West coast and this is a very good sales tool and who do we have to thank. Good Job.
Paul
December 7th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I’ve read a little about these white roofs, but this video is really informative! Very detailed. Thanks for the information.
December 7th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This Super Therm is super!
December 7th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Who knew white roofs were so green!
December 7th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Hmmm…so he said that paint isn’t the greatest term. So does that mean if I just painted my roof white, it wouldn’t do anything?
December 7th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
That’s a good question, Adam. I would think it would still provide some type of benefit because I thought that the color white reflects light. So wouldn’t a plain white roof still reflect some light and heat?
December 7th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
This is a cool video. I’ve been doing a little research on what the president is doing to reduce climate change and I did read that the Obama administration was thinking of “painting the White House roof white”. It’s great to learn a little more about what that means.
December 7th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I like the video, very informative. But where’s Jennifer? I like when she’s in the videos. Ha
December 7th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
of course white roofs are greener. whos brilliant idea was it to have dark roofs anyway??
December 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
So is Obama trying to implement these white roofs as a law for everyone? Or does he just want to do it to the White House?
December 9th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
This stuff is pretty cool. It’s not really paint? Then what is it?
May 24th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
When they say it isn’t paint what they are refering to is the consistency difference between your standard paint and this coating. Standard paint is mostly water and is intended more for colour. The coating has a higher percentage solids count thus is considerably thicker.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Excellent presentation, but with a few big questions unanswered? Can you put this stuff on over slate shingles? Over rubber roofs? Over tar and roofing paper roofs?… and how does Supertherm differ in effect from that silver stuff we used to use on Baltimore rowhouse roofs? (which had asbestos in it, as I recall. So maybe it’s a no-go no matter what. Oh well.) You may not know, but I sure hope you do. Not all roofs are asphalt. And I would also like to know what the Supertherm IS, like the other folks. Thanks.
July 13th, 2011 at 3:12 am
You are right guys it is no ordinary white paints it is somewhat mixed with advance particles or ceramic materials to absorb and withstand the uv rays and its even impact resistant and can be applied on virtually any surface. The Best Company I know who is the PIONEER in this type of heat/impact resistant and heat/sound absorptive product is ICC (Insulating Coatings Corporation) and they call it ASTEC Coatings. I know this company over ten (10) years ago from my researched of US products to be imported to Saudi Arabia and be sold locally but unfortunately my business tie up that time had become deteriorated. Here is the link guys and Good Luck… IT’S REALLY THE BEST PRODUCT I KNOW OF TILL THIS TIME, NASA AS I KNOW OF EVEN USE IT ON THEIR EXPLORER. http://www.icc-astec.com/
July 19th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
We would like to have a white roof on our building. My husband and I cannot do this ourselves. Do you have anyone you can recommend to us? We live in Lower Manhattan.