CeramaX Elastomeric

Now you can paint-on durable protection from the sun's HEAT. It works better than typical metal roof paint, it's a LOW DENSITY, metal roof reflective coating.

Cutting edge Microcell technology that helps control heat transfer allows CeramaX to reflect, dissipate and refract heat. CeramaX is a fluid applied, flexible, waterproof, ceramic fortified, heat reducing coating.

The CERAMIC that provides the MAXIMUM in protection - CeramaX

Field tests, lab tests and most importantly, real-world use demonstrates that a 12-to-14 mil (only 12 to 14 thousands of an inch) coating of bright white CeramaX can block, reflect, refract and dissipate a tremendous amount of heat flow to the interior of a structure. This high percentage of heat reduction can benefit in keeping your home or building cooler without having to add insulation.

CeramaX is based on previously experimental technical information, but now that information about unique Sealed Ceramic Microcells that we add to our coating allows us to use a special process to give CeramaX the great heat reducing properties needed to reduce energy costs and make buildings more comfortable. These unique ceramic microcells can also help to prevent heat migration like microscopic thermos bottles.

CeramaX reflects and refracts heat from sun. The ceramic microcells and special pigments including Bright White Reflective Titanium Dioxide in CeramaX protect against heat buildup in roofing substrates and walls. When typical substrate components gain heat during the day, they hold that heat and dissipate it slowly over a long time. Your roof and walls can actually stay hot for hours after sundown, while your ceilings or walls stay warm and your air conditioning system works extra hard to reduce that heat buildup. Insulation such as the fiberglass batts, glass wool or cellulose insulation in the roof or walls of your home works to help protect against some of that heat, but many buildings and homes have an inadequate level of insulation. With rising energy prices, protecting against heat buildup becomes more important than ever..

But CeramaX helps prevent that heat buildup in the first place. Its great virtue is its phenomenal ability to reflect, dissipate and refract the sun's heat. It can actually cut substrate temperatures by 60°F! Black asphalt roofs are the worst for heat buildup. In South Florida, a recent test was made of the effectiveness of CeramaX and by using a special infrared thermometer, we measured the temperature of the typical asphalt roof on a sunny day in August. The temperature was a whopping 155°F and we could feel that heat burning our feet as we walked on the roof surface. The next day, the roof was coated with CeramaX. What a huge difference! On the third day we came back to take temperature readings at the same time of day and the weather was the same as had been during our temperature readings prior. With the sun shining brightly and an air temperature of 93°F, the roof surface temperature was ONLY 95°F! That's a heat reduction of 60°F! CeramaX prevented massive heat buildup in the structure that would have required a lot of extra interior insulation to compensate!

CeramaX is intended for use in a wide variety of applications where heat reduction is desired and where a coating able to withstand wind, rain, sun, abrasion or impact is needed.

CeramaX has the unique properties to protect metal roofs, tile roofs, Bermuda roofs, shingle roofs, modified bitumen, 90# roofing felts, fiberglass 3ply roofs, built-up roofs, bus tops, truck and van tops, shipping containers, ice storage buildings, cryogenic containers, stucco walls, metal walls, industrial equipment…and the list goes on and on. CeramaX will protect almost any substrate that needs to be protected from intense heat buildup from the sun.

By eliminating heat buildup, CeramaX keeps your living or workspace comfortable and can save money on electric bills. Lowering the temperature of your roof keeps your living or workspace comfortable and saves money on roof repairs, too. Lowering the temperature of your roof by 10° , 20° , 30°  or more as CeramaX can do, may reduce cooling costs by up to one-third! Imagine cutting your cooling costs by 30% or more! You can with CeramaX.

As the mighty sun rises, its scorching rays cook the surface of your roof with heat. Your roof gets hotter and hotter, transferring that uncomfortable heat to your living space. Your air conditioner works harder, requiring more maintenance, wearing out sooner and your monthly electric bill climbs. All the while, you’re less and less comfortable within the building. While your roof is being scorched, the seams, laps, flashings, fasteners and other components expand dramatically. The problem is that each component expands at a different rate and shear forces begin tearing at your roof. When the sun finally sets, the heat slowly bleeds off, some of the heat goes into the air and some into your living space. As this happens, the roof begins to contract, pulling and again shearing at the seams, laps, flashings and fasteners that all contract at different rates again.

Shearing caused by daily expansion and contraction creates roof fatigue. Roof Fatigue is the untimely and expensive death of your roof!

CeramaX keeps your roof cooler thus greatly lessening the shearing that can destroy your roof.

The result is… Your roof lasts longer!

CeramaX also helps prevent thermal shock. A hot roof can experience thermal shock when a passing shower of cold rain hits the hot roof causing a rapid and tremendously violent contraction. These violent contractions can rip seams open, pop fasteners out of the roofs substrate, pull flashings out of the imbedding plies and generally destroy your roof. Keeping your roof cool prevents the radical contraction that leads to "ROOF SHOCK", premature roof failure and costly replacement costs.

"The best reason to use CeramaX is
simply put, You Save Money!"

CeramaX provides SOLAR REFLECTANCE, which means it reflects most of the infrared and visible light striking the surface of the coating. Over 88% of the light striking CeramaX is reflected back into the atmosphere and away from your roof. THEN… CeramaX repels over 85% of the heat striking it. It bounces this heat back into the atmosphere. This synergistic effect means that CeramaX reflects the majority of radiant energy away from the structure while the micro-porous structure of the coating dissipates and blocks any radiation that is absorbed and reduces the energy transmitted to the substrate.

How much does it cost?

Well, considering reduced electric bills, less wear and tear on air conditioner components, extended roof life, increased comfort and the beauty supplied, it’s almost FREE! If you’re paying only ten cents per kilowatt-hour, CeramaX will help pay for itself before you know it. If you’re paying more, your return is faster.

CeramaX is a high-build coating made from highly water-resistant polymers and additives that give flexibility and durability.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATA:

Our test results using CeramaX over typical roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, metal roofs, smooth asphalt, modified bitumen, and similar types of roofs pick up a great deal of heat. CeramaX can cut the heat loads on these roofs dramatically.

Acry-Tech's careful research into Ceramic Coating Technology brings you tremendous benefits in the form of special ceramic heat reduction compounds now available in CeramaX.

CeramaX does not trap moisture and it contains a blend of 4 unique biocides to fight against the growth of mold, mildew, fungus and algae.

Irradiation:
Asphalt roof at 2pm in summer in South Florida with 93 degree air temperature

* This value is higher because heat is reflected
into the air above the coated surface.

CeramaX contains unique solar-reflective ceramic compounds suspended in a hybrid proprietary polymer emulsion with a unique biocide blend that guards against mold, mildew, fungus and algae growth. You get excellent adhesion, high weather resistance, UV stability, flexibility, toughness and exceptionally long life on exterior applications.

Click here for more information on a couple CeramaX Variations:

CeramaX for Trailer Roofs Application Information for road trailers.
CeramaX HB (High Build) Information for maximum yield and quick drying.

CeramaX for wall applications is available through a highly trained network of dealer/installers around the country.

Call Acry-Tech at 1-800-771-6001 or email us