Are you wondering what colour roof reflects the most heat?
Well, generally speaking lighter colours are better at reflecting the sun’s radiation away from the surface, with white being the colour that absorbs the least heat.
So, if you’re considering a roof restoration or building a new home, what colour should you choose?
In this blog, you’ll find our pick of the best roof shades for reflecting the sun – from light colours, to terracottas, greens, greys and more.
We recommend that you evaluate the heat reflective abilities in conjunction with the aesthetic or colour palette you had in mind for your home.
How to Determine If A Roof Coating is Heat Reflective
The single best way to evaluate heat reflective capability is to look at the total solar reflectance (TSR) figure which is displayed as a percentage for a product. The higher the percentage (closer to 100%), the better the coating is at reflecting the sun’s radiation away from the surface.
In our product recommendations below, you’ll see the TSR values listed for both Infracoteand Elastacote– two of our coatings proven to meet the Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 4858 and AS 4654) for coatings of this kind.
Infracote is our specialised heat reflective coating hence you’ll see higher TSR % than the equivalent colour in Elastacote.
Light Colours
- The Winner – Smooth Cream:
- Infracote TSR: 75.2%
- ElastacoteTSR: 70.2 %
- Honourable Mention – Surf Spray:
- Infracote TSR: 70.5%
- Elastacote TSR: 55.5%
Earthy Orange and Red Hues
- The Winner – Pale Terracotta
- Infracote TSR – 58.4%
- Elastacote TSR – 55.7%
- Honourable Mention – Terracotta
- Infracote TSR – 47.3 %
- Elastacote TSR – 35.9 %
Browns
- The Winner – Stone
- Infracote TSR – 46.3%
- Elastacote TSR – 29.9%
- Honourable Mention – Kasbah
- Infracote TSR – 35.1%
- Elastacote TSR – 14.1 %
Greens
- The Winner – Mist Green
- Infracote TSR – 41.1%
- Elastacote TSR – 24.4 %
- Honourable Mention – Rivergum
- Infracote TSR – 39.6 %
- Elastacote TSR – 16.9 %
Greys
When looking at which shade of grey is best at reflecting heat, here’s our pick.
- The Winner – Gull Grey
- Infracote TSR – 55.8%
- Elastacote TSR – 39.7%
- Honourable Mention – Birch
- Infracote TSR – 52.9%
- Elastacote TSR – 34.4 %
Grey to Black
- The Winner – Amour Grey
- Infracote TSR – 41.7%
- Elastacote TSR – 22.0%
- Honourable Mention – Iron Grey
- Infracote TSR – 28.5%
- Elastacote TSR – 8.8%
EXPERT TIP – Before you pick a colour for your roof, it’s important to check with council regulations, as some lighter colours are not always allowed.
What roof colours are best for reflecting sun/What colour roof reflects the most heat?
You can find out the Total Solar Reflectance of each of our hues by viewing our colour chart here.
Would you to prefer to view the chart in person? We can send you’re a complimentary one by mail if you fill out your details here.
For more information about Globalcote’s exceptional coatings, please give our team a call today on 1300 928 826.
Globalcoteis fast becoming a leader in the manufacture of specialty acrylic exterior coatings. We have an extensive product range available is a wide variety of colours.
Our product range includesroof membranes(some with heat reflective properties),primers and sealers,surface treatments,interior/exterior house paintandpool paints.
We have an enviable reputation trusted amongst professional tradespeople and paint retailers Australia wide and supply a wide network of retail stores throughout Australia.
For an Australian owned and operated company thinking globally and acting locally, callGlobalcoteon1300 928 826.
