SuperTherm®: The Most Effective Ceramic Insulation and Weatherization Coating on the Market

SuperTherm® is a ceramic based, water-borne, insulating coating, designed to block heat load, moisture penetration, and air infiltration over a surface and to reduce energy costs.  SuperTherm® is the most effective and longest lasting ceramic insulation coating on the market today. SuperTherm® reflects over 95% of the three radiation sources from the sun, which are ultraviolet, visual light and infra red rays.

Benefits of SuperTherm®:

• Energy Savings - SuperTherm® can provide energy savings of 20-70%.  According to use and application.
• R-19 Equivilant Rating - SuperTherm® reflects over 95% of radiation from the sun replacing the 6 to 8 inches of traditional insulation to block initial heat load.
• Blocks Moisture and Air Infiltration - SuperTherm® is certified and tested as a moisture and air barrier under ASTM certified testing.
• Environmentally Friendly - SuperTherm® is certified environmentally safe and eco-effective by MBDC LLC (Gold Certificate) and is approved by the USDA for use in and around food preparation areas.
• Class A Fire Rating - In case of fire, SuperTherm® will not contribute and will resist the spread of fire.
• Long Lasting - SuperTherm® has a 20+ year lifespan on roofing under normal conditions when applied as a system.

SuperTherm® is UL, FM, DNV, ABS, IMO, USDA, Energy Star, ICC, California Home Furnishings, and U.S. Coast Guard and CRRC approved to meet criteria.

SuperTherm® is Energy Star qualified as a 20 year roof coating.

Rust Grip®: Liquid Encapsulation Coating

Seal virtually any surface and protect it against corrosion, weather and physical wear with Rust Grip®. Rust Grip® is a three-coats-in-one system that acts as a primer, intermediate and topcoat with a single application.

Rust Grip® is a metallic-based, moisture-cure polyurethane encapsulating coating designed to coat and seal air, moisture, and minerals out of surfaces. Rust Grip® stands up to acids, salts and caustic materials with no loss of strength! For EPA VOC standards, Rust Grip® falls under the metallic pigmented coating category. Rust Grip® is a 414 grams/liter VOC.

Benefits of Rust Grip®:

• Fast Working - Rust Grip® begins its cure cycle within an hour, penetrating and swelling to seal surface pores.
• Versatile - Rust Grip® protects steel, aluminum, concrete, wood, fiberglass, and lead-based paints.  It is excellent for minimally prepared surfaces.
• Class A Fire Coating - In case if fire, Rust Grip® will help to prevent spread of, and will not contribute to the burn.
• Strong and Lasting - Rust Grip® has a 10+ year lifespan on substrates under normal conditions and strengthens surfaces to 6780 psi (473 bar).

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Duro-Last ®, Inc. is unquestionably the pioneer and the nation’s largest manufacturer of custom pre-fabricated roofing systems.  The Duro-Last membrane is a co-polymer alloy (CPA), a polyvinylchloride blend.  The membrane is reinforced and contains a combination of UV stabilizers, UV absorbers, plasticizers, heat stabilizers, flame retardants, lubricants and biocides.  Duro-Last;s standard 40 mil. membrane out performs other roofing products in all critical areas.

Duro-Last Roofing can be installed on a new roof or any type existing roof, including metal.  Duro-Last provides the most comprehensive 15-year labor and material warranty in the roofing industry and is backed by a consequential insurance policy covering the building and the contents.  Duro-Last does not exclude ponding water on dead level roofs, as do most other manufacturers.

Congratulations to Duro-Last, now celebrating 30 years!

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As a building owner and/or building maintenance manager, you know that operational costs have continued to escalate.  With dramatic budget cuts and buildings that are in need of repair or updating, you have to utilize every source you can to get the best value for your investment.

Saving money on energy costs and using “GREEN” products has become an increasingly important task in the facilities world, and the word “sustainability” is receiving a lot of attention.  Roof sustainability means the design, manufacture, maintenance, life-cycle impact, adaptive re-use, destruction and recycling of the roofing components that help meet the long term environmental standards demanded by today’s high-performance buildings.

What are the qualifications for a sustainable roof?

It is important to select a roof that delivers the Five E’s of high performance roofing:

ENERGY: Reduces energy use and improves a building’s efficiency in any climate.

ENVIRONMENT: Minimizes impact on the earth’s environment throughout the roof’s life and helps maintain healthy, productive environment inside the building.

ENDURANCE: Meets or exceeds performance requirements for long life: all-weather reliability; chemical, fire and puncture resistance; and ease of maintenance and repair.

ECONOMICS: Makes economic sense at the time of purchase and in the long run. A true economic comparison analyzes the cost of a roof throughout its life-cycle.

ENGINEERING: The right materials, design and manufacturing process enable the other four E’s, resulting in a complete, integrated roofing system that can be installed quickly and easily and performs reliably over the long run.

The Duro-Last Roofing System plays a crucial part in providing you with an economical, energy saving, high-performance and sustaianable roof.  Over the past 20 years Jaco Construction, Inc. has installed over 22 million square feet of the Duro-Last single-ply membrane; you can rest assured that Duro-Last and Jaco have successfully proven ourselves and helped keep these facilities safe and dry while lowering their energy costs.

Jaco Construction and Duro-Last can save you money on your energy costs! Call us today!

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