Benefits of reflective coatings for Vancouver commercial building roofs

Reflective coatings provide a number of cost-saving benefits for Vancouver’s commercial building owners. For example, they reduce energy bills, increase a roof’s lifespan, add another layer of waterproofing, and help a building qualify for LEED points. Additionally, they can be applied over already existing roofs by qualified commercial roofing services in Vancouver.

Reflective coating save you money

• Reduce energy bills
• Increase a roof’s lifespan
• Adds another layer of waterproofing
• Counts toward LEED certification
• Can be applied on existing roofs

Reflective coatings are designed to reflect sunlight and heat from the surface of a building’s roof.  Since the building doesn’t absorb as much heat, it reduces the amount of air conditioning needed to cool the interior spaces. And since your HVAC units aren’t working as hard, you may get more years out of them too before needing to replace them. As a bonus for the people living or working in your building, the atmosphere inside will be inherently more comfortable for them.

A reflective coating also protects commercial building roofing materials from harsh UV rays which cause deterioration and degradation over time. Therefore your roof is more likely to last longer, potentially saving thousands in roof replacement costs.

Reflective roofs are called “cool roofs”. They’re known for their improved energy efficiency and their role in the overall reduction of greenhouse gases.  A reflective coating, therefore helps a building qualify for LEED points in the Energy and Atmosphere category. (Projects can continue to register under LEED v4 and v4.1 until the end of Q1 2026; projects will have six years after this date to submit for certification.)

Another great thing about reflective coatings is they can be applied over most already-established roofs. So there’s no need to wait until your building needs a replacement. In fact, the extra layer of waterproofing provided by the coating helps to protect your existing roof so it adds years to its life too.

Whether you choose a reflective coating as part of a new roof for your building, or to go overtop your existing roof, it’s imperative to hire qualified contractors. Reflective costings vary and professional commercial roofing services in Vancouver are in the best position to appraise a roof and correctly apply the appropriate coating.

Laurentian Roofing professional roofing contractors are the #1 choice for Vancouver commercial buildings. Every member of our team is highly trained in the latest techniques and covered by WCB and liability insurance. Contact us for a free quote on a reflective coating for your commercial roof.