The consistency is pretty much the same as any latex paint and as far as the wet paint color, it goes on a little lighter, more of a gray, then dries black.
There is no benefit from painting a shingle roof white. Shingles are made from asphalt which has a very low emissive quality - this means that once they heat up they retain the heat for several hours. The US Department of Energy USED to offer a tax credit for installing GAF COOL COLORS shingles but stopped once someone actually pointed out the science (actual science not Bill Nye variety) to them. Do not do this unless you want to void your warranty from the manufacturer.
The benefit would be changing the color. If someone has a red roof and they want a gray roof, instead of spending $10k, why not use this paint specified for roof shingles to achieve your goals?
I would imagine it is different in various locations. In South Florida I had a green metal roof, painted it white and the house was DRAMATICALLY cooler in the summer time. We noticed a difference immediately
@@texasRoofDoctor Maybe not Behr, but there are products that will extensively reduce UV waves hitting the shingles in turn keeping them cooler and reducing the radiant heat into the Attic/ceiling. As you mentioned Science. If the sun/UV rays can't reach the shingle it will keep the shingle cooler and everything else under it as well. Lighter colors help in doing this though not at the same level.
@@chrish7336 Yes, thermal gain is the problem. If there is a product out there that actually works I would love to experiment with it. I have just seen so many come and go as a failure with the most hilarious episodes happening when Obama told people to paint their roofs white to save the planet. If you do find out about a product that works or is purported to work let me know. I have several repair customers that would be good test cases.
@@jimmylipps8845 Actually they have lots of colors, including white reflective. I'm trying to get some black slate, but its all sold out. Hoping more comes in stock before summer ends.
I think the average gallon of paint is about 350/400 sqft. So divide your total square footage by 400 and multiple that number by the price of the gallon. I am sure the price per gallon has gone up since this video. That will be the cost of the total gallons needed. Divide by 12 to find price per foot!
The one year follow up video is now available. Painting shingles! Roof paint review 2.
I don't see it
Thanks for the video. Wish I could of seen the consistency and wet paint color.
The consistency is pretty much the same as any latex paint and as far as the wet paint color, it goes on a little lighter, more of a gray, then dries black.
Looks awesome, I want to do this, thanks for the video idea!
Thanks, it works great!
Good job… roofers now gonna be hating, they dont want people painting their roof.
Right! It does offer a degree of protection. Might make the shingles last slightly longer.
Looks great 👍
Thanks
QUESTION: do you need to prep the tiles? Do you need and undercoat? Thanks
As far as prep, just hose them off and let dry. No undercoat necessary.
There is no benefit from painting a shingle roof white. Shingles are made from asphalt which has a very low emissive quality - this means that once they heat up they retain the heat for several hours. The US Department of Energy USED to offer a tax credit for installing GAF COOL COLORS shingles but stopped once someone actually pointed out the science (actual science not Bill Nye variety) to them. Do not do this unless you want to void your warranty from the manufacturer.
The benefit would be changing the color. If someone has a red roof and they want a gray roof, instead of spending $10k, why not use this paint specified for roof shingles to achieve your goals?
I would imagine it is different in various locations. In South Florida I had a green metal roof, painted it white and the house was DRAMATICALLY cooler in the summer time. We noticed a difference immediately
@@christopherjamesrussell Yes but metal and shingles are two entirely different animals.
@@texasRoofDoctor Maybe not Behr, but there are products that will extensively reduce UV waves hitting the shingles in turn keeping them cooler and reducing the radiant heat into the Attic/ceiling. As you mentioned Science.
If the sun/UV rays can't reach the shingle it will keep the shingle cooler and everything else under it as well. Lighter colors help in doing this though not at the same level.
@@chrish7336 Yes, thermal gain is the problem. If there is a product out there that actually works I would love to experiment with it. I have just seen so many come and go as a failure with the most hilarious episodes happening when Obama told people to paint their roofs white to save the planet.
If you do find out about a product that works or is purported to work let me know. I have several repair customers that would be good test cases.
Hey Jimmy, how’s your roof looking currently? Looking to do this as a temporary fix for our red roof until we need to actually replace
The roof is still looking great! I will do a follow up video to show how it looks soon!
The follow up video has been posted!
@@jimmylipps8845man if you're in Florida we'd pay to get this done, want to change dark to light color roof
@@beammeupscottsp7952 I am in Wisconsin but come to Florida often!
@@jimmylipps8845 it finally got nice down here this week, let me tell you this past summer was something else 😂
Do you think I can paint with spray gun ?
Hey man nice job. Looks nice. Can u spray the paint through airless sprayer or is it too thick?
Honestly, I have not tried that. It did not seem too thick. In my opinion it would work. It is latex based so you could cut it with water if it is.
Yes you can
How is it holding up a few months later? I plan doing this too ! Thanks
Still holding up strong. Looks just as good as the first day.
the follow up video has been posted!
Wouldn't painting the roof shingles dry them out and make them crack? Thanks for sharing.
I am unsure why the paint would make them do dry out and crack. I have not read about this. So far mine still look good as new.
Thanks for sharing James! Do they have this paint in white? It would help keep the house cooler in Houston!
Not that I know of. Only the slate black came up when I searched it for purchase.
@@jimmylipps8845 Actually they have lots of colors, including white reflective. I'm trying to get some black slate, but its all sold out. Hoping more comes in stock before summer ends.
I lol houston a year ago was do cool this summer rn has been brutal
Where did you buy this paint can’t find it anywhere
I ordered it right from the Home Depot website. I don't think they have it in the store. You must order it to the store or your house.
In which store did you buy the painting?
Behr multi surface roof paint from Homedepot.com
Got any recommendations for white?
Unless they have this same product in white, I don't know of anything.
@@jimmylipps8845 Thanks
What color did you use?
Maybe watch the video lol
I'm looking to do something like this in the upper midwest. Where are you located that you've had good results?
Sorry for the late reply,. I too am in the upper Midwest. Milwaukee, Wisconsin to be exact! Has held strong through the cold winter.
what is the price per foot
I think the average gallon of paint is about 350/400 sqft. So divide your total square footage by 400 and multiple that number by the price of the gallon. I am sure the price per gallon has gone up since this video. That will be the cost of the total gallons needed. Divide by 12 to find price per foot!
i think this is great