If you want your home to emulate the laid-back Australian lifestyle, the first place to start could be with a pale exterior colour palette consisting of a light-coloured roof.
A lighter exterior colour scheme is not only easy on the eye, but it has other benefits – like helping to keep your property cool and reducing power bills. Both of which would be welcome advantages for homeowners in our harsh, hot Australian climate who are struggling with ongoing and escalating cost-of-living pressures.
In this blog we cover the many benefits of a light-coloured roof and some of our most popular pale shades below.
Light Coloured Roof
Australia is known for its stunning coastlines, unparalleled natural environments, and relaxed way of life.
And many of those who are lucky enough to live close to the ocean, opt for the classic coastal all-light and natural colour palette for the interior and exterior of their home.
These residences tend to include pared back details and possess an overall calming appeal.
Plus, opting for the lighter exterior colours is a smart move in areas where heat is unrelenting, and weather is harsh. (We explain this in greater detail below)
Heat-Reflective Roof Membranes from Globalcote
Yes, we acknowledge that a light-coloured roof seems like the obvious solution for homeowners who want to blend seamlessly into their surrounding natural environments.
However, there are other benefits of choosing a lighter shade of Globalcote’s heat reflective roof membranes.
Our product Infracote is an infrared reflective coating, which means it can reflect the sun’s radiation away from the coated surface it’s coating.
As a result, less heat is absorbed, and the roof space is kept cooler. This means homeowners who have this heat-reflective coating on their roof won’t need to use as much energy or spend as much money cooling their home. (We share 4 other ways to keep your home cool in the hotter months here.)
The method of measuring a surface coating’s reflective capability is known as Total Solar Reflectance (TSR). It is displayed as a percentage and the closer it is to 100% the better its reflective capabilities are.
And remember, lighter colours are better at reflecting the heat away from the coated surface.
Globalcote’s Light Roof Colours
We have pale shades of many hues including grey and terracotta, but here are some of our most popular light neutral colours and their percentages of TSR.
- Surf Spray
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 70.5 %
- Elastacote – 55.5 %
- This is equivalent to Colorbond’s Surfmist
- Evening Fog
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 63.2 %
- Elastacote – 44.5 %
- This is equivalent to Colorbond’s Evening Haze
- Merino
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 61.5 %
- Elastacote – 46.8 %
- Smooth Cream
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 75.2 %
- Elastacote – 70.2 %
- This is equivalent to Colorbond’s Classic Cream
Would you like to view these light roof colours in person? If so, you can purchase sample pots from our online store.
Do you have any questions about our Brisbane-made roof products? Feel free to call 1300 928 826.
Globalcote is 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 includes roof membranes (some with heat reflective properties), primers and sealers, surface treatments, interior/exterior house paint and pool 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, call Globalcote on 1300 928 826.
