“ White is Green” Cool Roofing with Fluid Applied Membranes
Discussion Topics Going “Green” at what price? Sustainability & Cool Roofing. Repair, Replace, Re-Ply…you have options. Project case study…$600,000 immediate savings. 5 ways to save on your roofing budget…today!
Questions to Answer Where  do you use a Fluid-Applied Cool roofing system? When   do you consider using this type of system…repair, replace, Re-Ply? How  do you evaluate a potential roof? How  is the system installed properly? And a Project Case Study  immediate savings of over $600,000
Insulating Coatings Corporation Manufacturing Astec since 1986 Hundreds of millions of sq. ft applied Network of Qualified Contractors
Important Affiliations
Astec “Cool Roofing” Projects EPDM…rubber Metal Asphalt
Sands Conv. Center   White EPDM….over $1.5 million saved
New Orleans Conv. Center Metal…big savings on 200,000 sq. ft.
U.S. Naval Museum … before Asphalt
U.S. Naval Museum… after Asphalt…saved over $500,000
Going “Green” … a truly “Green” roof should be identified as: “… a roofing system that is designed, constructed, maintained, rehabilitated, and demolished with an emphasis throughout its’ life-cycle on using resources efficiently and preserving the global environment.”  Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1996
Sustainable Roof Minimizes the burden on the environment by using the  earth’s resources responsibly Conserves energy by improving the thermal efficiency of roofs Extends roof life span by improving long-term performance International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction…formerly CIB
Replace vs Re-Ply…Options? Does your roof need to be torn off? What condition is your substrate? Is your insulation wet or dry? What do your flashings look like? Where specifically are your roofing issues? What type of deck do you have? You need Answers!
Where to Start? Every Roof Needs to be Evaluated
Roof Inspection
Roof Inspection…Asphalt
Evaluate the Roof
Penetrations… bad repairs
Penetrations & Flashings
Flashings Failing
Seams Separating
Old Patches
Temporary Repairs
Penetrations…costly for re-roof
Penetrations… difficult to flash around
Flashings… not so difficult with Astec Re-Ply
The Astec Re-Ply Process Repair Clean Flash Waterproof…Base Waterproof…Finish Inspect
Proper Cleaning a Must!
Power Wash Substrate
Re-Flash Seams & Penetrations EPDM
Flashing & Seams Asphalt
Metal seams & fasteners
Skylights… need attention
Skylights
Penetrations
Penetration Details
Finished Astec Re-Ply “ Cool Roof”
Success is in the details
Success is in the details
Replace vs. Re-Ply ® … Case Study American Baptist Center Estimated savings…$600,000
American Baptist Center EPDM
American Baptist Single-Ply EPDM…second layer Original Roof Built-Up Asphalt Worked with Roof Consultant Needed Repairs…drains, seams, flashings Chalky surface
Evaluate Roof
Repair bad areas
Repair
American Baptist Repaired Cleaned properly Re-Flashed Seams & Penetrations w/ Astec 2000 Fluid-Applied Astec Re-Ply Membrane 50 mils on all seams, flashings & penetrations 30 mils on all existing EPDM membrane
American Baptist
American Baptist Center-EPDM Savings Est. $600,000 over Replacement
Re-Ply ® vs. Replace Big savings… Avoids costly tear-off Cool Roof  Energy Savings Sustainable Tax Benefits Helps the Planet Nice benefits…but not all roofs qualify
“ Cool Roof” Restoration   Is a viable solution for some of your roof assets Now…Why Astec?
Why Astec? Quality Products & Systems… Products…Formulations Roof Evaluations Proper Specifications Knowledgeable Applicators
Product…Volume Solids (VS) Ratio of the  Pigments to  the Resin is  PVC Lower PVC is better Higher the PVC  the lower the quality High Quality Coating Pigments Resin Lower Quality Coating Pigments Resin
Why Astec? Cool Roof/Green Roof Benefits Surpasses all EPA, Energy Star and LEED Cool Roof guidelines. Reduces thermal shock and UV degradation Reduces Life Cycle Costs Minimizes landfill impact Saves energy…cooling costs Sustainable
Why Astec?
Why Astec?
Why Astec? Solves Roof Problems Fluid applied, premium elastomeric membranes. Results in seamless, wind and weather-tight roof. Long term sustainability eliminates roof  replacement.
Why Astec? Experience and Credibility Hundreds of millions of sq. ft. applied Over 20 yrs. Perfecting fluid-applied systems and installation techniques Ten Year Renewable Warranty ISO 9001:2000 Registered Manufacturer Authorized contractors only…
Astec Re-Ply  Fluid-Applied Cool Roofing     The smart choice for “Qualified” roofing applications. Thank you for your time

Cool Roofing with Astec