Solar Reflective Paint for asphalt flat roof

Aug 25, 2005 5 Replies

Hi



Our large extension has an asphalt flat roof. Presently, it has some splits and blisters so I have hired a contractor to rework the asphalt. His recommendation is that I should then paint the roof with two coats of solar reflective paint.



Can anyone please suggest the best solar reflective paint for this purpose (and where to buy it) ?



Any tips on applying it would also be welcome.



David


White masonry paint? That's what I use on mine.

Have you considered making it into an inverted roof? (eg

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Hi,

Also known as aluminium paint, not primer though which is something different.

Eg:

Offline a local decorators merchant should have it

Try and get something that has a bit of elasticity or it could flake off just where you need it the most. Maybe an acrylic would be better:

cheers, Pete.

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