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Photovoltaics Combined With A Cool Roof Can Increase System Performance By As Much As 10%

timhoeffel — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:06:08 +0000

I have reprinted this article by Russell Giess at the US Building Digest to demonstrate the versatility and complimentary aspects of Super Therm cool roof coating. Even though cool roof coatings are spoken of generically, Super Therm stands in a class of it own in terms of performance and longevity. Enjoy the article. Tim Hoeffel, . . . → Read More: Photovoltaics Combined With A Cool Roof Can Increase System Performance By As Much As 10%

Reducing Heat Transfer to the Break Room

timhoeffel — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:51:43 +0000

The break room is hot So I'm working with a potential client I'll call John. John has a client who owns/manages a commercial property heated with a boiler

Insulation can only slow the progress of heat

system. The problem is the boiler room is directly below the employee break room. The concrete floor radiates . . . → Read More: Reducing Heat Transfer to the Break Room

Cool Roofs Give School Cold Cash

timhoeffel — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:06:16 +0000

As part of construction project, energy efficiency upgrades will save East Hampton School District $76,000 per year. Original article written by Taylor K. Vecsey March 2, 2012

The East Hampton, NY, School District and its students are reaping the rewards of having new energy efficient buildings.

East Hampton High School save . . . → Read More: Cool Roofs Give School Cold Cash

A New Perspective on Roofing Retrofits

timhoeffel — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:14:29 +0000

This is a reprint of my article in Colorado Facilities magazine.

The Federal Center's old 630,00sf asphalt roof was coated with Super Therm cool roof coating

What if there were a better way to fix your roof problem than rip it off and replace it? What if you could put a new . . . → Read More: A New Perspective on Roofing Retrofits

What Else Can I Do To Be More Energy Efficient?

timhoeffel — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:32:24 +0000

Earth Day has come and gone but you may still be wondering what else you can do to help the environment. Here is one way you can help the environment and yourself without compromising either.

Paint your house or property with a cool building coating called Super Therm. Cool building coatings are typically . . . → Read More: What Else Can I Do To Be More Energy Efficient?

City of Centennial Saves Money by Requesting Rust Grip

timhoeffel — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:52:32 +0000

Rust is a big maintainance issue for governments of all sizes. Rust Grip lowers that cost.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 8/2011 After a year of test projects and meetings, the city of Centennial has specified Rust Gripto coat rusted areas on 29 light poles. This is a step forward for the City and . . . → Read More: City of Centennial Saves Money by Requesting Rust Grip

Super Therm Energy Saving Coating Wins Prestigious SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award

timhoeffel — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:36:51 +0000

SPI's Super Therm®, Rust Grip® and Enamo Grip Coatings Selected for SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award, Recognized for Innovative Coating Performance at Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge – Colorado River Bridge . . . → Read More: Super Therm Energy Saving Coating Wins Prestigious SSPC E. Crone Knoy Award

"Painting Green - Truths and Myths About Eco Friendly Paint"

timhoeffel — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:10:18 +0000

Defining a green coating within the United States is like pulling a confused rabbit out of a magic hat. Anyone can conjure up his or her own set of standards. Green coating standards must include a more comprehensive look at VOCs, energy efficiency, long-term performance, and recycling latex polymers and containers. . . . → Read More: "Painting Green - Truths and Myths About Eco Friendly Paint"

Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade

timhoeffel — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:41:44 +0000

White House Endorses Cool Roof Coatings. Super Therm® has more facts, test results and field studies than any other cool roof coating on the market.

December 14th, 2010, The White House Blog

by Cathy Zoi, Acting Under Secretary of the Department of Energy

Check out Google Earth – . . . → Read More: Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade

Do Cool Roof Coatings Work?

timhoeffel — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:43:44 +0000

No other insulation or weatherization material in the world market has the facts, test results and field studies to compare with Super Therm. There is no product in the world market with the proof of performance equal to Super Therm. . . . → Read More: Do Cool Roof Coatings Work?