What is the R-value of CRICSsm and how do these values compare with mass (bulk) insulation such as fiberglass and foam?
There is no R-Value yet for (liquid) coatings, but it can produce an insulation equivalent of up to R-19 to R-24. When used on roofs, including flat asphalt based roofs, (ThermCote/A-5™, ThermCote/A-10™ and ThermCote/A-PW5™) and walls (DuraFinish™, Final Finish™ and ThermCote/IC™) and tanks and silos (ThermCote/IC™ and Final Finish™) using our Standard White color, we can achieve equivalent R-values of up to R-24, because of the high reflective values and high Emissivity of our coating.
There is no R-Value for liquid applied coatings as they perform on the principal of reflection and re-radiation (Emissivity). Conversely, there is no Reflection (Reflectivity) or Emissivity rating for Fiberglass, foam, etc.) CRICS SM reflect the vast majority of heat AND also radiate away almost all of what little heat is absorbed. Conduction of heat simply does not take place when CRICS SM are applied. With CRICS SM coatings, surface temperatures of coated walls, roofs, silos and tanks are barely above ambient temperatures. #’s 8, 9 and 10 (the next three <3>Questions and Answers) provide in-depth explanation of how CRICS coatings keep exteriors and interiors cool. Because CRICS SM keep surfaces such as roofs, walls, tanks or silos cool, they also virtually eliminate or greatly reduce expansion and contraction of the surfaces, effectively reducing maintenance and extending the life of the surface (roofs, walls, etc.) The R-Value or R-Factor of bulk insulation ( aka Conductive Resistor
