The Cool Roof Store sells heat reflective coatings that simply last longer then ordinary paints - for your roofs, walls and decks. They work for all roof types & structures, whether it's your Hawaii house, residential or commercial building. Our products have special UV-reflective tints to withstand the ravages of the Hawaiian sun, salt and wind, making your home noticeably cooler and your paint last longer. Get the specs and full details on our roof coatings or watch FAQ videos to get many of your questions answered now.
Flat roofs are a popular roof option in Hawaii since they are easy to construct and allow for design flexibility. Unfortunately, their flat nature is their downfall. Flat roofs tend to collect debris and pond water which will eventually cause leaks. Luckily, coatings are a simple and great solution. Flat roofs benefit most from a 100% waterproofing silicone coating such as our store brand CRS Silicone, CRS HD-50 Silicone, or GacoRoof Silicone. In the beginning, all the roofs we did were hot asphalt.
Shingle roofs can be coated with many types of top coats, some of which can be tinted in over 36 different colors. Look around, most roofs in your neighborhood are Asphalt Shingles (also called Composition Shingles.) There's a good reason for their success. They are moderately priced and perform very well when properly installed. They are usually classified by the length of their Material Warranties: Lifetime, 50 year, 30 year, 20 year. The longer the Warranty-the heavier the shingle will weight.
Metal roofs are long lasting, lightweight, and easy to install. Unfortunately, they require maintenance and can be costly to repair. Luckily, metal roofs can be coated in both silicone and acrylic based coatings depending on your needs. If you want a new roof we recommend local manufacturer HPM who has serviced Hawaii for decades. We also use Kloeckner Metal (formerly MacSteel) for both standing seam metal roofs as well as standard corrugation. The one thing you have to watch out for on older roofs is rust.