Application
Roof Restoration That Cuts Energy Costs and Extends Roof Life
Aging or inefficient commercial roofs absorb heat, drive up HVAC bills, and lose performance year after year. Where the existing roof still qualifies, Cool Roof Coat applies directly over it, so restoration can be priced against a full replacement on cost and schedule.
The Challenge
Aging roofs cost more than the energy they waste
Most commercial roofs more than 10 years old absorb a punishing amount of solar heat. That heat radiates into the building, and HVAC systems run harder to compensate.
A full replacement means weeks of disruption, large capital budgets, and tons of material sent to landfills. Many conventional reflective coatings, meanwhile, lose performance as dirt accumulates and need to be reapplied.
Property owners and facility managers need a way to restore the roof rather than replace it, and to keep the coating performing for the long term.
The Solution
Cool Roof Coat: restoration priced against replacement
Cool Roof Coat is a high-performance, water-based acrylic coating built on NanoTech's ICP™ platform, the same insulative ceramic particle technology TIME named one of the Best Inventions of 2024. The barrier is distributed through the film rather than sitting on the surface, so the coating actively rejects heat rather than only reflecting it, and its CRRC-rated aged solar reflectance and SRI describe performance after three years of field exposure, not just on day one.
It applies directly over TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal, BUR, modified bitumen, and SPF where the substrate is still sound, and most commercial roofs are completed in days with the building fully operational throughout. That is why restoration with Cool Roof Coat is worth pricing against a tear-off and replacement before committing capital.
Why facility teams choose Cool Roof Coat for restoration
Measurable advantages over replacement and conventional reflective coatings.
Heat rejection, not just reflection
The ICP™ barrier is distributed through the film, so the coating rejects solar heat and keeps working as the surface weathers. CRRC aged solar reflectance and SRI are the numbers a specifier can hold the system to.
Restores the roof in place
Applies directly over qualifying single-ply, metal, BUR, mod-bit, and SPF substrates, so the project can be priced against demolition and replacement on cost and schedule.
Days, not weeks
Spray or roller application typically cures in 24 hours. Buildings stay open during the work.
Up to 20-year NDL warranty
No Dollar Limit warranty options of 10, 15, or 20 years on qualifying systems.
Waterproof and weather-tough
Engineered to resist ponding water and wind-driven rain across the swings of a commercial roof's service environment.
Rated and listed
CRRC-rated aged solar reflectance and SRI, Title 24 listed, ICC-ES evaluated, Miami-Dade certified. Qualifying installations are eligible for many utility rebate programs.
Where roof restoration with Cool Roof Coat fits
Designed for commercial and industrial roofs that still have life left in the substrate.
Distribution & logistics centers
Massive low-slope roofs where every degree of interior cooling translates to meaningful HVAC savings.
Retail & big-box stores
Restore aging single-ply or BUR membranes and improve customer comfort during peak summer hours.
Manufacturing facilities
Reduce ambient heat loads in non-air-conditioned plants where worker comfort and equipment performance suffer in summer.
Office complexes
Price restoration against replacement on multi-tenant properties while reducing tenant cooling complaints and energy bills.
Cold storage & food processing
Lower compressor run-time and refrigeration energy costs by reducing heat gain through the roof.
Schools, hospitals & municipal buildings
Low-disruption upgrade that fits tight occupancy windows and qualifies for sustainability incentives.
Performance you can underwrite
CRRC aged SRI
Reflectance Rating
Title 24 listed
Energy Code
ICC-ES
Evaluation
Miami-Dade
Certification
Up to 20 yrs
NDL Warranty
ISO-9001
Quality System
Every performance rating above names the body that stands behind it: CRRC aged solar reflectance and SRI measure the coating after three years of field exposure, Title 24 listing and ICC-ES evaluation cover code use, and Miami-Dade certification covers high-wind regions. Projected energy outcomes for your building are produced during the site assessment, specific to its size, insulation, occupancy, and roof condition. Cool Roof Coat is engineered and assembled in the USA with Non-Reportable VOC content and minimal PPE required to apply.
Recommended system
Cool Roof Coat works best as a complete restoration system. Pair it with prep and repair products for the longest service life.
Frequently asked questions about roof restoration coatings
How much can a roof restoration coating reduce HVAC costs?
It depends on the building, and any specific number should come from an assessment rather than a brochure. Cooling savings are driven by the coating's heat rejection, which the CRRC aged solar reflectance and SRI ratings describe after three years of field exposure. Your free roof assessment includes an energy projection specific to your facility's size, climate zone, insulation, and roof condition.
Do I need to tear off my existing roof to apply a cool roof coating?
Where the existing TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal, BUR, modified bitumen, or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) substrate is still structurally sound, Cool Roof Coat applies directly over it. The site assessment, starting with a moisture survey, determines whether your roof qualifies. Where it does, restoration can be priced against a full tear-off and replacement on cost and schedule.
How long does a cool roof restoration coating last?
Cool Roof Coat is backed by No Dollar Limit warranty options of 10, 15, or 20 years on qualifying systems. The CRRC aged rating matters here: it measures reflectance after three years of field exposure, which is the honest basis for judging how a cool roof performs in service.
Does roof restoration coating qualify for energy rebates?
Many utility programs pay rebates on qualifying cool roof installations, and the CRRC rating and Title 24 listing are what those programs typically check. Our team can help you identify programs available in your jurisdiction.
How long does the roof restoration application take?
Most commercial roofs are completed in a few days, depending on size and condition. The coating is spray- or roller-applied, has Non-Reportable VOC content, and is walkable in about two hours, so buildings remain fully operational throughout the project.
Will Cool Roof Coat hold up to ponding water?
The coating is waterproof and engineered to resist ponding water without softening or failing, which is a common failure mode for conventional acrylic coatings. Substrate condition and drainage are reviewed during the site assessment so the system is specified where it will perform.