Had my doubts about radiant barrier paint until this June in Tucson

My neighbor kept pushing this reflective roof coating from a brand called CoolSeal and I figured it was snake oil. After three 110 degree days in a row I borrowed a quart and slapped it on a small shed. The interior temp dropped by almost 15 degrees. Anyone else try this stuff or have a better alternative?

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emma_garcia10d ago

Maybe try white elastomeric roof coating instead, cheaper and works just as good.

wendy_henderson2111d ago

Used CoolSeal on my garage roof here in Phoenix last summer. The difference was wild. My garage went from a sweatbox to actually usable for working on stuff during the day. I did two coats and it still reflects after monsoon season. Not perfect at night but the daytime drop was about 12 degrees for me.

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daniel_cooper3411d ago

Yeah that nighttime issue is real. If you're thinking about doing the walls too, check if your HOA has rules about that first. I learned that one the hard way.