Researchers Develop Cool, Smart Coating

Researchers have reportedly developed an eco-friendly smart coating that’s designed for sub-ambient, radiative cooling in buildings as a form to combat active coolants.

Cool Roof Policy Updates Trend in US Cities

Due to the rise in extreme heat waves and increased urbanization, more and more cities across the globe are adopting policies and programs that require or encourage the installation of refle...

Coolest White Paint on Display in Exhibit

The “extremely reflective” white paint developed by UNStudio (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and Monopol Colors (Fislisbach, Switzerland) is now on display for all to see.

Coatings Scientist: Eye on Innovation

by V.C. "Bud" Jenkins

What I like most about the coatings industry is that it is never boring. Each day pro...

According to an archived 2017 D+D article, most cool-roof coatings at the time incorporated ______.

According to an archived D+D article, customers were reported to have saved how much on overall energy bills after installing a cool roof coating?

In April, PaintSquare Press published “Cool Roof Policy Updates Trend in US Cities” regarding the installation of reflective roofing products on new and existing buildings in the United States. While the last 10 years have shown a major uptick in adopting policies by U.S. cities, how long do you believe it will take to incorporate a policy in each of the nation’s states?

Researchers are currently developing a glass-based coating for ships and rooftops. Do you believe this will be beneficial for protecting them from heat and sun?

What are the most important recommendations for successful field application of reflective coatings to aging single-ply roofs?

D+D Online Features

from D+D Print, Fall 2017

2017: A Look at the Past and Future of
Cool-Roof Coatings

from D+D In Depth, September 2017 ; by Kurt Schwahn, Anvil Paints & Coatings Inc.

In the past 20 years, the search for cooler, safer, longer-lasting roof coatings has ...

High Performance Architectural Coating Series: Silicone Technology for Building Insulation Blankets

November 1, 2016

13th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference

October 5 - October 8, 2015

International Roof Coatings Conference

July 14 - July 17, 2014

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.