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The Duracool Payback: Extend Roof Life and Energy Savings

The payback for using Duracool can be as short as 1 year based upon a 20% energy savings AND roof life is increased by 100%, while reducing roof costs per year as much as 44%.

Extended Roof Life

  • The average useful life of many commercial roofs* is approximately 10 years without major maintenance or replacement and
  • The average cost per square foot of the original roof is $7.00 then,
  • A roof NOT coated with Duracool costs $0.70 per square foot per year.
  • $7.00/10 years = $0.70 per sq ft.

At an estimated additional $0.90 per square foot, DURACOOL can DOUBLE the average roof life of most roofs. Let's recalculate:

  • The average cost per square foot of a DURACOOL coated roof is $7.90 then,
  • A roof coated WITH Duracool costs $0.40 per square foot a year.
  • $7.90/20 years = $0.40 per sq ft.

The Benefit from Energy Savings

  • You operate a 50,000 square foot manufacturing plant.
  • Using 10,000,000 kwh of electricity per year at $.03 per kwh.
  • Then, your total power costs for the year are $300,000 per year.
  • $0.03 x 10,000,000 kwh = $300,000 per year.

At an estimated additional $0.90 per square foot, Duracool can conservatively save your plant 20% per year in the costs of air conditioning. Let's look at the bottom line:

  • If 1/2 or $150,000 of your yearly power costs is air conditioning, and 20% equals $30,000.
  • You invest an additional $0.90 per square foot by coating your roof with DURACOOL ($45,000.)
  • Your payback is 1.5 years.
*Includes Smooth Built-up roofs, modified Bitumen (Cap sheet), most single ply membranes including Hypalon, EPDM and metal roofs.

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DURACOOL BENEFITS

  • Reflects 85-90% of heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun- reducing your air conditioning cost by up to 20-30%.
  • A DURACOOL coated surface remains within 2°F of the ambient outside temperature.
  • Adds years of life to existing roofs at a fraction of the cost of new roofing.
  • Noticeably reduces need for interior air conditioning, saving on the cost of utilities.
  • Adds lasting beauty to your buildings and a weather barrier.
  • High tensile strength and elongation properties resist hail and damage from other falling objects.
  • Prevents pre-mature deterioration of Asphaltic roofs.
  • Eliminates problems related to corrosion of metal roofs.
  • Adheres to any sound surface: metal, wood, shingles, concrete, foam, brick, asphalt, and aluminum coatings.
  • It repairs or ends many roof problems while maintaining a continuous smooth surface.
  • It's easy to install, quick and non-disruptive to your business.
  • Labor and materials are economical.
  • Our coatings are water-based and VOC Compliant.
  • They relieve problems caused by heat-induced expansion and contraction.
  • Adds years of life to existing roofs at a fraction of the cost of new roofing.
  • Expands and contracts with your roof.  No Cracking.  No Peeling.
  • Duracool coatings have an average life expectancy of 12 to 15 years.
  • Ten year warranty available.