4 reasons to choose Storm Breaker™ acrylic coatings

By Emma Peterson.

Discover how Storm Breaker™ acrylic coatings help contractors improve energy efficiency, extend roof life and deliver reliable protection.

BITEC® might have gotten their start as a modified bitumen manufacturer, but they are far from a one-trick pony! They have a wide variety of other roofing systems that are powerful solutions for roof restoration and preservation. One example of BITEC®’s non-bitumen products is their Storm Breaker™ acrylic coatings!

These water-based acrylic coatings were engineered to offer “excellent reflectivity, ease of application and environmental benefits.” Here at the top four reasons contractors are choosing to install Storm Breaker™ on their acrylic projects!

1 – Energy efficiency

BITEC®’s team designed the Storm Breaker™ acrylic coatings with a bright white pigment that provides high reflectivity and energy efficiency. In fact, both the Contractor and Premium grade acrylics in the Storm Breaker™ line score a 105 on the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI).

What does that mean? The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) describes SRI as:

An indicator of the ability of a roof surface to return solar energy to the atmosphere. Roofing material surfaces with a higher SRI will be cooler than surfaces with a lower SRI under the same solar energy exposure, especially on a sunny day. Using materials with higher SRI values can enhance building occupant comfort and reduce air conditioning use.

For reference, most of the SRI scores that CRRC handles fall between 0 and 100, making a score of 105 very reflective and efficient.

2 – Versatility

In addition to formulating for efficiency, the Storm Breaker™ acrylic roof coatings are incredibly versatile. They are compatible with all of the following substrates:

• Metal
• Concrete
• TPO single ply membranes
• PVC single ply membranes
• EPDM single ply membranes
• Granule- and smooth-surface modified bitumen
• Asphalt built-up roofs (BUR)
• Acrylic coatings
• Silicone coatings
• Sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF)

3 – Long-lasting

Further, thanks to the seamless and flexible nature of BITEC®’s proprietary formulations, Storm Breaker™ acrylic roof coatings provide exceptional weatherability and long-term performance. These coatings’ have a lifelong durability and strength and BITEC® provides a wide variety of warranties for different installations, ranging from 10 years to 20 years!

4 – More than just coatings

BITEC® didn’t just design an acrylic coating product, they designed an acrylic roof system! Not only does BITEC® produce Storm Breaker™ acrylic roof coatings, they also produce an acrylic flashing compound.

This compound, which is white-pigmented, high solids and water-based, is designed “to bridge and seal roof penetrations where standard coatings are unable.” Like the acrylic coatings it is used in tandem with, the Storm Breaker™ acrylic flashing compound is suitable for use on a wide variety of substrates, provides incredible UV resistance and long-term protection.

Want to learn more about BITEC®’s Storm Breaker™ acrylic products? Read up on them here.