The rising temperatures in this month of April-May are generally affecting India, more specifically Pune city when compared it to the past weather it used to have. These record-breaking temperatures are a trouble to most, of the people living in Pune. The power bills have gone up due to the constant use of coolers and air conditioners in a bid to keep off the ever increasing heat.
Homes that simply have a Roof on top are the least likely to benefit from these cooling appliances. It’s even worse if the building itself is a low-rise. The sun heats up the roof, in the absence of air, thus making the floor below excessively hot. If you stay in houses like these, no need to worry.
At an economical price, cooling of homes is very much possible. Cool Roof Paints are one of the most pocket-friendly solutions out there.
What are cool roof paints?
You obviously cannot use them if you have no idea what they are.These are basically paints with waterproof chemicals that allow room for thermal insulation. Its unique feature brings about a drastic drop in temperature levels by 5-7 degrees celsius. These paints are able to keep the home cool from underneath using the simple principle of constant refusal of the sun’s infrared and ultraviolet rays. Cool roof paints are available in white color.
How much would it cost you?
In order to determine this, you have to put a number of issues into consideration. To begin with, a litre of paint is required for each 100 square feet. Compare the prices of the cool roof paints in various paint stores. Don’t forget the cost of labor. To paint an average 2BHK apartment’s roof, all this will total to approximately between Rs 2,000 – Rs 5,000.
The variation in price may be as a result of the paint’s price and the brand you opted for. The variation in labor cost is also a factor worth noting, as it mostly depends on your area of residence. It would be advisable to consult your local paint dealer or the company involved so as to provide you with the labor that has a concise knowledge on how to use that paint.
What is the process?
It’s not as complex as most people think it to be The roof’s flooring and already existing paints are key places to apply cool roof paints. On average, it takes approximately three hours to apply paint on a 2BHK apartment; according to contractors and manufacturers. The best time to do this not-so-hectic process should be either before sunrise or after sunset. The aim is to apply the paint at a time when the roof is favorably cooler as compared to how it is during the day.
Another alternative
Cool roofs are not limited to one method of operation. An alternative way of doing this is by installing tiles (white ones) on your house’s roof in order to keep the home cool and also to reflect the excess heat. You should be ready to not only spend your time but also your money. Why is it expensive? In order to fully paint the roof, there will be a requirement of additional building material.
