SUPER THERM®
WATER-BASED, SINGLE COMPONENT INSULATION COATING
AN ARMY NETZERO ENERGYPRODUCT
NETZERO ENERGY STRATEGY
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF USING SUPER THERM®
A step in the net zero energy assessment is to identify the
most economic ways to reduce the installation’s energy
demand. There are two main approaches: identifying
actions to reduce energy use without the need for capital
expenditures, and the implementation of energy-efficient
technologies and design strategies.
SUPER THERM® prevents or blocks 95% of the initial solar
heat load. Maintaining an ambient surface temperature
on external surfaces reduces BTU load and transmission,
resulting in significantly lower air conditioning cost (2570% depending on the building & a ROI in 2-3 years).
SUPER THERM’s® ability to block 95% of solar heat load
on the exterior of a structureminimizes temperature
fluctuations that lead to degradation and helps keep
facilities cooler while minimizing loads on energy-using
HVAC systems.
SUPER THERM®
SUPER THERM® is a water-borne combination of highperformance aliphatic urethanes, elastomeric acrylics, and
resin additives which produces a tough, yet flexible
coating film. Designed for performance and durability,
SUPER THERM® contains 4 unique ceramics to block up to
95% of solar heat entering a structure due to visual light,
ultra violet (UV) and infrared (IR). SUPER THERM® is a
flexible membrane with low permeability that can greatly
reduce expansion and contraction of substrates.
The benefits of cool roofs are well documented, but
SUPER THERM® is much more than just an average cool
roof coating. The roof of a building is the largest surface
area facing the exterior and sun. It is here where most of
the heat gains and losses occur. By reducing the surface
temperatures and solar heat gain on external surfaces,
you significantly reduce cooling cost.
When SUPER
THERM® is applied to external surfaces (roofs, side walls,
tanks, vehicles,etc.) the surface temperature of these
substrates will be slightly above ambient (meaning 86°F on
a 85°F day) rather than 160° -200°F without SUPER
THERM® or 130°F with a traditional white cool roof
solution.
Energy Star®states that there are 3 sources of heat that
allows Solar Radiation to heat up a structure:
(1) Infrared Radiation (IR) contributes to 57% of the
heat. Infrared is the main contributor of heat that enters a
structure.SUPER THERM® blocks 99.5% of infrared heat.
(2) Visual Light contributes to 40% of heat. This includes
white light and other colors of the spectrum.SUPER
THERM® blocks 92% of visual light.
CURRENT MILITARY PROJECTS
Davis Monthan AFB
(3) Ultraviolet (UV) contributes to only 3% of heat.UV
does not significantly contribute to heat load.SUPER
THERM® blocks 99% of UV rays.
Tucson Int’l Airport Roof - Joint Energy Project
Chris Wilt, Airport Facilities Manager,wrote, “Therewas a
22% savings in August 2009, and a 8% savings in
September 2009. The temperature change was +3.3°F
over 2008 in August and +1.4°F over 2008 in September.
According to ConEdison Energy, a 6°F change can relate
to a 40% change in A/C cost. With the ambient
temperature (climate) in 2009 being 3.3°F hotter, this
could push the A/C cost up another 20% before SUPER
THERM® was applied. Therefore, the savings reported
could be 20% to the benefit more than reported.“
SUPER THERM® functions to block the initial radiation
causing heat load. By blocking 95% of the initial heat
load, there is only 5% of heat "available for transfer".
In addition, SUPER THERM® provides a moisture barrier
against water and air movement, and a proven water
barrier to a 60 mph wind driven rain, a sound barrier
blocking up to 50% of the talking frequency sound
transmission through walls (due to the same ceramic
using low density compounds that cannot load heat), to a
"0" fire spread giving a Class A rating, to a mold/mildew
blocker and helping to stop condensation, yet can breathe
to avoid mold development.
DM-AFB Aircraft Preservation
SUPER THERM®Fabric was applied to aircraft coversto
prevent electronics from damage in the extreme heat. A
cost savings due to the reduction in material cost by
$200,000 ($140 less per 5 gallons), and a reduction in
labor cost of 40-50% due to 2 coats versus 4 coats of
paint.
As a thermal barrier, SUPER THERM® can plays a critical
role in minimizing the regulation of interior temperatures
and results in a reduced amount of energy required to
establish a comfortable indoor environment.
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SUPER THERM®
WATER-BASED, SINGLE COMPONENT INSULATION COATING
AN ARMY NETZERO ENERGYPRODUCT
MILITARY PROJECTS USING SUPER THERM®
CASE STUDIES
American Snuff Building, Memphis, TN
The 800,000 SF black EPDM roof of the American
Snuff building located in Memphis, TN was coated
®
with SUPER THERM . From probe readings, the
U.S. Air Force
Tucson Int’l Airport Joint Energy Study
savings are:
 5.52 BTU/hr/ft2 X 800,000 ft2(size of roof). = 4,416,000
BTU/hr/ft2. for the entire roof size.
 Convert BTU into Watt hours is 1 BTU = .293 watts
Given 4,416,000 BTU divided by .293 watts = 1,295,015
watts per hour
 Convert to KW = 1,295,015 divided by 1000 = 1295
watts/hr. Cost of KW in a market (Kansas City is
0.08cents/KW).
 1295 watts/hr X 0.08cents = $103.60 per hour over the
entire roof.
 Average of 12 hour sun light per day X $103.60 =
$1243.20/ day and $1243.20 X 30 day month =
$37,296 savings per month and $37,296 / month X 12
months = $447,552 savings per year.
 $447,552 divided by 800,000 ft2 size roof = 0.56 cents
per ft2.
U.S. Air Force, Davis Monthan AFB
U.S. Air Force, Davis Monthan AFB
U.S. Air Force, Davis Monthan AFB
U.S. Army - Fort Stewart
Based on the condition, cost of coating this roof (Estimate
of $3.00/ft2 X 800,000 ft2) = $2,400,000. The ROI = 5.36
years.
DOE Weatherization Report-St Augustine, FL
U.S. Southern Command
The exterior surface temperature of the mobile home’s
metal roof on a windy 85°F was 164°F. After SUPER
THERM’s application, the surface temperature dropped to
86°F and the interior ceiling temperature dropped a full
10 degrees. When St. Josephs Housing Project tested a
similar roof coated with white elastomeric product, the
exterior surface temperature of that roof was 125°F. For
additional information, call Bill Lazar, Director at (904)
824-0902.
U.S. Air Force – Silver Flag Exercise Site
Tyndall AFB, FL
DOE Energy Study
St Joseph’s Housing Project, FL
Florida Energy Office- United States
Application of SUPER THERM® on a residential roof
indicated the solar heat gain was reduced by 20-30% in
February in the State of Florida. Estimated return on
investment was 2.2 years.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For additional information, contact Wayne Lutz at (228)
365-2744 (cell) or (205) 763-2000 (wk) of Stutton
Corporation or wfl@stuttoncorp.com.
Sony Energy Corporation-Japan
The roofs of a 435,000 square foot manufacturing facility
and office were coated with SUPER THERM®. The cost
was paid back in energy savings in only 13 months.
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