ABC Receives Registration For Energy Efficient “Cool” SmartKote® Panels
Roof & Wall Panels Coated With SmartKote® Reflect Solar Rays More Effectively
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The SmartKote® coating system consists of PVDF resin, acrylic resin and pigments, which give the product its incredible color, durability (fade resistance), and energy efficient “coolness”.
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Eufaula, AL - American Buildings Company (ABC), a Eufaula, AL-based manufacturer and supplier of pre-engineered metal building systems, announced the trademark registration of panels coated in SmartKote® paint. Roof and wall panels that are coated with SmartKote® reflect solar rays more effectively and reduce the amount of heat that is absorbed into the respective building.
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Wes Brooker
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“We strive to provide the best to our clients, and SmartKote® is the best in cool coatings, saving businesses thousands of dollars in annual cooling costs,” said Wes Brooker, marketing and development manager for ABC.
SmartKote® is the paint coating applied to the metal panels that are used to create the roof and walls of metal building systems. In order to be considered “cool”, SmartKote® panels must have a solar reflectance of at least 25 percent. Cool metal roofs coated with the PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent as part of a total system design. Its PVDF resin makes it transparent to ultraviolet (UV) light and reflects the heat to keep it cool. SmartKote® panels are also 100 percent recyclable, have increased fire resistance, and maintain color over years of exposure to the sun and elements.
“These panels actually strengthen a building’s durability by enabling it to withstand UV rays that usually drive up cooling costs, making it energy efficient, as well as, cost efficient,” said Brooker. “Nothing works better or lasts longer.”
About American Buildings Company
In 2007, American Buildings Company was acquired by Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 200 Company. For more than 65 years, American Buildings Company has been pioneering the design, manufacture and delivery of metal building systems and roofing systems that set the industry standard. From industrial and commercial structures to tailored projects for the automotive, retail and transportation industries, the ABC family of more than 800 authorized Builders has the expertise to exceed expectations for custom engineered metal building projects in a variety of industry segments. Headquartered in Eufaula, Ala., with engineering and manufacturing centers located throughout the U.S., ABC delivers a proven combination of products, technology and customer service to accurately execute projects on time and on budget. For more information on American Buildings Company, visit their website at www.americanbuildings.com.