NovaTuff Roof Coatings FAQ’s Archives - NovaTuff Coatings

I have never heard of a UV stable epoxy.

mjw6900 — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:30:09 +0000

It is the NovaTuff RC-100 formulation that is UV stable. Our formulation has proprietary materials in it that protect the epoxy from UV exposure while maintaining flexibility.

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Mike, are you saying this epoxy can be applied over wet insulation/substrate?

mjw6900 — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:28:52 +0000

Dew or light rain will not wash away a fresh NovaTuff RC-100 roof coating nor will it compromise its cure. But you should not seal in a wet roof structure. It needs to breath until dry. Wet insulation compromises the integrity of the building.

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Client asked about the energy rating you get on the epoxy roof?

mjw6900 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:05:10 +0000

NovaTuff RC-100 has a solar reflectance of 87% and emittance of 88%. A reflective roof is defined as one that provides at least 75% reflectivity and 65% emittance. NovaTuff RC-100 exceeds both of these standards. My tech data sheet shows these results.

Based on this reflectivity rating, Austin Energy does periodically offer rebates for applying spray-on or paint-on reflective roof coatings. This link discusses the Austin Energy rebate process.

You can also refer to the following article which references a Department of Energy study commissioned to document air conditioning and energy savings when retrofitting an existing building with a reflective roof.

In one of our customers’ recent installations, they used an IR camera to measure the roof temperature during installation of NovaTuff RC-100 flexible epoxy roof coating. On a modified bitumen roof during installation in May 2016, they measured a temperature of 140° F on the uncoated section, and 78° F on the coated section 5 feet away.

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Will my new white NovaTuff roof really stay bright white?

mjw6900 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:02:02 +0000

The answer comes from Best Materials LLC, our online distributor..

Hello Mike,

We have seen some amazing results with the NovaTuff 100 product. We did a section of our existing white warehouse roof seven years ago. The standard elastomeric roof coatings turn off white after about 6 months. The NovaTuff product stays bright white, year after year. On our roof, we just applied the 100 as a finish topcoat.

We would like to finish up the roof someday….

I think one key thing to document is its ability to STAY white. It repells dirt for a LONG time.

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How much temperature differential will I really see on my roof by using NovaTuff?

mjw6900 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:51:16 +0000

The answer comes from one of our Dallas Contractors during a recent coating installation on the roof of a major department store.
The roof substrate was modified bitumen. The coating was NovaTuff RC-100 with full fabric embedded.
The installer stood on the roof during the application of the first coat and fabric and took the following photos. The two temperature readings were about 5 feet apart within a minute of each other. The differential in this situation was over 60 degrees F.

See the attached document for a picture of the area with thermal readings. FAQ Temperature differential – NovaTuff Roof Coating

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Is your NovaTuff repair kit easy to use?

mjw6900 — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:35:32 +0000

The NovaTuff roof coating repair kit comes with everything you need to complete a small area repair or recoat.

Each kit includes a full instruction sheet, and this brief video shows how easy it is to use the coating kit with the tools provided.

Application Guide – NovaTuff Coatings RC-100 Repair Kit

The full video, with more detailed instructions, can be found here.

http://novatuff.com/photo-gallery/videos/repair-kit/

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Which airless machine and tip size do you recommend to use with NovaTuff products?

mjw6900 — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:06:34 +0000

Use a commercial spray rig with a 35 tip (.035”) and at least 3000 psi and 2 gpm minimum flow rate. Pump size needs to be high enough to maintain pressure when you are working with long hoses, multiple guns, or from the ground with high head pressure. An inline transfer pump can assist in maintaining pressure. Ensure that pump is fitted with solvent resistant hoses, seals and fittings.

Please refer to this Application Equipment Data Sheet for more information.

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Can I spray NovaTuff roof coatings?

mjw6900 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:39:10 +0000

Spraying is an excellent method for applying the NovaTuff RC-100 flexible epoxy roof coating system. Spray application requires a commercial spray rig with 3000 psi minimum and a flow rate of no less that 2 GPM. A spray tip size of .035 is generally recommended, but his can vary by hose length and pump head pressure.

Please refer to our Application Equipment Information Sheet for more details about the various application methods and appropriate tools for each. Don’t hesitate to contact your local NovaTuff representative or call our office for more information.

http://novatuff.com/photo-gallery/videos/spray/

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Where can I buy NovaTuff Coatings’ epoxy roof coating?

mjw6900 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:42:58 +0000

NovaTuff Coatings epoxy roof coating epoxy is sold online at bestmaterials.com and is available for special order at your local SSI, ABC Supply, Fastenal, HD Supply and other local retailers. If there is not a retailer in your area or if you need more information, please contact NovaTuff Coatings at 512-617-7333 to order direct from the manufacturer.

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How long does it take to get?

mjw6900 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:42:15 +0000

Epoxy kits are typically kept in stock. If something is needed that is not a current inventory item, then NovaTuff can generally make and ship a batch of materials in 2-3 business days. On larger orders, we request at least a 1 week notice from order placement to receipt of shipping documents.

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