Additional Info
Kirby-Cool
Kirby Building Systems' Kirby-Cool panels reflect our commitment to using the best materials in the most resourceful way to maximize efficiency and cost savings. Discover all the features and benefits of Kirby-Cool panels by clicking on the links in the Additional Information section to the left. And to view the many available Kirby-Cool color combinations, click the link or image below.
Cool isn’t just a meaningless marketing term. It’s a technology that will literally revolutionize the building industry. Combating urban heat islands and high-energy consumption will require innovative products that meet or exceed even the most stringent industry requirements. Our Kirby-Cool paint system is that type of product. To be considered cool, products must have a solar reflectance of at least 25%. Solar reflectance is the measure of a panel’s ability to not absorb certain wavelengths of the sun. Another important factor is thermal emittance, the measure of a panel’s ability to release heat that it has absorbed. Put these two factors together and you get the solar reflective index, the measure of a panel’s ability to reject solar heat. Cool metal roofs coated with the PVDF-based resin in Kirby-Cool can achieve solar reflectance of over 25% and can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% as part of a total system design (as reported by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory). Adding Kirby-Cool wall panels can increase reflectance and reduce consumption even further.
Why use Kirby-Cool on your next building?
Because Kirby-Cool:
> Is the most energy efficient coating system on the market
> Reflects more of the sun’s rays to produce cooler indoor temperatures
> Makes your building more attractive
> Generates lower environmental temperatures to help reduce smog
> Is 100% recyclable
> Complements other building products, such as stucco or concrete
> Provides increased fire resistance
> Maintains gloss and color
> Comes in exceptional colors that stay true for years to come
