PPG Cool Metal Coatings

No matter what type of building project, there's a PPG cool metal coating to protect it and enhance the appearance. From commercial projects, to industrial facilities, agricultural buildings or residential projects, you can count on PPG's products, service and support. Have a project? Protect it with PPG's cool coatings for metal buildings.

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DURANAR^® ULTRA-Cool^® Coatings

A PVDF coating system that reflects well on you.

The DURANAR ULTRA-Cool coating system for metal substrates offers more heat reflectivity than virtually any other roofing material available letting you realize significant energy savings with a color palette that ranges from bold and bright to deep and dark. An ENERGY STAR^® reflective roof product, DURANAR ULTRA-Cool coatings are based on PPG's renowned DURANAR PVDF coating system that, when applied and cured on properly prepared substrates, exhibits exceptional color stability, fire and chalk resistance and durability.

Download the DURANAR ULTRA-Cool Data Sheet.
Download the DURANAR ULTRA-Cool Color Card.

DURANAR^® VARI-Cool™ Coatings

Color in motion.

Imagine a roof or wall panel whose color shifts subtly from warm terra cotta to rich copper brown and finally to vivid green. That's DURANAR VARI-Cool in action. This groundbreaking polychromatic coating by PPG delivers a palette of vibrant color while offering superior protection. Delivered in cost-effective coil application, DURANAR VARI-Cool coatings benefit from the foundation of a factory-applied Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 resin system, which are well known as best-in-class coatings.

Download the DURANAR VARI-Cool Product Data Sheet.
Download the DURANAR VARI-Cool Color Card.

Durastar^® SMP ULTRA-Cool^® Coatings

The best silicone-polyester coating under the sun.

Durastar SMP ULTRA-Cool silicone-polyester coatings offer superior performance in harsh environments. Engineered with a proprietary resin technology and an innovative formulation process, they outperform all other silicone-polyester coatings for resistance to chalk, fade, corrosion and moisture. Choose from a full range of gloss options ideal for commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential metal building applications.

Download the Durastar SMP ULTRA-Cool Data Sheet.

Other Resources

• Compare PPG's Cool Metal Coatings Colors and gain access to specifications, including registration information using the new PPG Cool Colors Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Database.
• Review our white paper to learn more about Energy Savings in High-Rise Buildings Using High-Reflective Coatings.
• LEED-NC 2.2 Submittal Template – This sample template helps you calculate SRI values for Cool Roof Coatings and includes examples of colors for use on steep and low-sloped roofs.
• Cool Roof Rating Council Rated Products Listing – The PPG metal coatings in this list have been rated by the CRRC.
• ENERGY STAR® Roof Product Listing – The PPG metal coatings in this list have received an ENERGY STAR® rating.
• Tax Credit Certificate – This document certifies that metal roofing products containing ULTRA-Cool coatings qualify for the tax credit allowed under Section 25C in accordance with IRS Notice 2006-26.