Industrial building roofs and skylight protection

Industrial building roofs: protect skylights without replacing them

In industrial building architecture, skylights are a frequently recurring feature.     
These elements not only provide natural light to workspaces but also contribute to thermal comfort and reduce the need for artificial lighting, making work environments more sustainable overall.

However, direct exposure to weather conditions makes them particularly vulnerable to increasingly frequent and significant damage. Hail, bad weather in general, and even wear and tear can compromise both their functionality and structural integrity.

In such cases, companies often see replacement as the only viable solution. However, this is an intervention that represents a high cost economically and has notable repercussions on business productivity.

An effective, innovative, and sustainable alternative exists: protecting skylights with solutions such as solar waterproof paints.                                                             
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of these solutions, which go beyond simple protection to include passive solar shading, ultimately improving the indoor microclimate.

Bad weather and wear: challenges in skylight maintenance and protection

As previously mentioned, skylights are particularly exposed to weather phenomena, which have become increasingly extreme in recent years: hailstorms and torrential rains are no longer rare events.                   This reality makes the maintenance of skylights and the roofs of industrial buildings especially critical for companies.

Among the most common damages are cracks, infiltrations, and loss of transparency—issues that not only compromise energy efficiency but can also lead to operational interruptions, causing much more serious problems for businesses.

Serisolar has chosen to address this challenge with an innovative and sustainable approach: the application of solar waterproof paints.                                        
Polishield and Polishield I.C. are two products that offer long-lasting protection, eliminating the costs and downtime associated with the complete replacement of skylights.

Waterproof coatings: the alternative to replacement

The professional application of solar waterproof paints for the protection of skylights can be carried out quickly and without interrupting the operational and productive continuity of the company. For this reason alone, the advantage over replacement is clear and evident.

In truth, the benefits of this type of solution go far beyond this. Let’s take a closer look at two products that can prove to be valuable allies for businesses.

Polishield: beyond protection, energy performance

The Polyshield coating acts as a shield, protecting skylights from infiltration and physical damage, while also offering significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency.

With the application of this solar paint, 70% of the incident solar energy is reflected, while maintaining a light transmission of over 50%. This means that Polishield ensures passive solar shielding without compromising internal brightness.            
The product’s efficiency is guaranteed for 5 years, and its installation does not interrupt business operations. The average lifespan of this solution reaches up to 15 years.

Polishield I.C. and the benefits of prevention

For skylights that have already suffered damage, Polishield I.C. offers an even more advanced solution.

It is a solar coating reinforced with polyester that repairs existing damage and strengthens the entire structure, preventing future deterioration. This means it is not only suitable for cases that require repair interventions but also as a preventive measure in any situation.                                                                         The most notable feature of this product is its ability to provide exceptional tensile strength (29 Nm), making it the ideal coating for skylights that are particularly exposed to extreme conditions.

Passive solar shading as a strategy to increase savings and sustainability

One of the key features of solar waterproof coatings, after their high waterproofing capacity, is passive solar shading.

Thanks to energy refraction (with values exceeding 70%), this type of intervention works by reducing heat inside industrial and commercial buildings during the summer months, thereby reducing dependence on air conditioning systems and contributing to significant energy savings.

The benefits of reducing energy costs go beyond cost reduction and align with the concrete need for environmental sustainability, which is increasingly required in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Lower energy consumption translates into lower CO2 emissions, thus achieving a real milestone in the challenge toward carbon neutrality.

Another important factor to consider is the improvement of thermal comfort: the microclimate has a direct impact on people’s well-being and productivity, both of which are crucial factors for companies in the workplace.

The benefits of a long-term solution

The protection provided by waterproof coatings offers the possibility to take a proactive approach to the maintenance of industrial roofs, thereby providing the substantial advantage of addressing potential future issues ahead of time.                      
This is not only beneficial from the perspective of preventing expensive and certainly invasive future interventions but also guarantees a remarkable long-term durability.

The useful life of a solar waterproof coating of around 15 years ensures an economically advantageous and sustainable choice, combined with a fast and non-invasive application.                                                   The solutions proposed by Serisolar have proven their effectiveness in numerous industrial projects throughout Italy.

Addressing the primary concern of companies, which typically relates to the impact on operational activities and intervention times, with quick applications and no interruptions to production, is an additional advantage.

Protecting skylights without replacing them: it’s possible and beneficial

The roofs of industrial buildings, and in particular skylights, require dedicated maintenance activities to ensure long-term efficiency. To achieve this, innovative solutions that also meet environmental sustainability requirements are essential.

Protecting skylights with products such as Polishield and Polishield I.C. provides companies with tangible benefits, which can be summarized in three decisive factors: waterproofing, passive solar shading, and guaranteed durability.

Serisolar is a long-standing partner helping companies make choices oriented toward a sustainable, effective, and future-focused approach.                                       
We are highly knowledgeable about the characteristics of the products and assess each case individually to propose the best solution for the customer. Our service begins with highly specialized consulting, continues with the professional installation, and concludes with a warranty on both the product and the installation.

To take immediate action to protect your company’s skylights and improve energy efficiency, contact us. The quotation and site inspection are free of charge: start transforming your company today and contribute decisively to reducing emissions.