Overheating industrial warehouses

Summer overheating in warehouses: how to prevent it with passive solutions

It’s been said for a while now that the mid-seasons no longer exist: beyond the clichés, the objective fact is the extreme polarization of the climate. Temperatures are becoming increasingly extreme, with scorching peaks during the hot months and sharp drops in the colder seasons.

Beyond the climate factor, this scenario makes it more difficult for companies and businesses to manage productivity. First and foremost for people: work environments that are too hot and unhealthy directly compromise people’s well-being, and consequently, the quality of their work.

But the discomfort caused by a production space with a hostile microclimate doesn’t stop at employees and collaborators: machinery and goods are equally at risk.

In the first case, regular operations on production lines become difficult when temperatures change or rise significantly. As for goods, the issues are different—not just for perishable items, but more generally because temperature-controlled warehouses preserve content much better.

So what are the solutions? How can you contain costs without giving up a healthy environment that ensures productivity? Serisolar helps companies find concrete answers to manage comfort, costs, and sustainability—even in complex environments like industrial warehouses.

Let’s see how.

Discomfort in an overly hot production environment

Let’s take a closer look at what it means for a company to manage a production space with extreme temperatures in terms of systems and machinery.

Let’s examine the case of overheating in an industrial warehouse—far from a rare event.

Temperature fluctuations are dangerous for machinery because they compromise its ability to ensure operational continuity. In other words, managing a production line under thermal comfort conditions allows systems to run smoothly, reducing the need for extraordinary maintenance and keeping scheduled predictive maintenance on track.

To ensure such a scenario, an industrial warehouse must be equipped with high-capacity cooling systems to meet the demand. A warehouse, as a production environment, is generally a space with large volume and poor insulation.

The cost of maintaining a constant indoor temperature during hot months—which are increasingly prolonged—therefore becomes particularly burdensome. Cooling and air conditioning systems are often forced to run continuously, and even so, they often fail to achieve satisfactory results.

When analyzing costs, the most impactful items are those related to the energy consumption of cooling systems and the wear and maintenance of production machinery.

Renovating warehouses with a new approach

The structure of an industrial warehouse features an element long considered a weak link in the chain: the roof.

These are solutions that, besides lacking effective thermal insulation, are often one of the main causes of extreme overheating inside.

The roof surface, due to solar radiation, can easily reach temperatures above 80°C, significantly increasing the internal heat of the warehouse.

Serisolar’s sustainable proposal tackles the problem at its source, acting on the roof to ensure a reduction in internal temperature.

Passive solutions and their effectiveness

The approach of passive solutions for renovating industrial and commercial buildings—in this case, warehouses—can be described as revolutionary precisely because it reverses the usual perspective.

By identifying the main critical issue in the roof and, more broadly, in the external structure of a building, passive renovation interventions enhance solar reflection, limiting the effects of solar radiation.

This means that solutions such as solar control films for glass or heat-reflective paints for roofs and skylights help reduce indoor temperatures by reflecting solar energy as a heat source.

Another aspect that makes the passive solution approach revolutionary concerns energy cost savings. These are not systems or devices that require power, meaning they have zero electricity consumption—hence the term “passive.”

From a sustainability perspective, they are also the greenest alternative because they don’t increase energy usage but instead help reduce it drastically.

Heat-reflective paints: an ally against solar radiation and more

For the roofs and skylights of industrial warehouses, passive renovation is achieved through the installation and application of heat-reflective paints.

As mentioned, this type of product uses technology designed to offer, for every surface, a suitable solution that immediately reduces surface temperature and thus improves the indoor microclimate.

The surface temperature can be reduced by up to 45°C, proving that the effect is immediately noticeable even inside the space.

Among the benefits of this type of solution, there is not only temperature control and energy cost reduction. Thanks to their solar reflection capability, heat-reflective paints also help maintain the integrity of roof coverings.

Sheet metal and membranes are preserved from heat damage such as expansion, cracking, or deterioration (i.e., thermal shock).

Likewise, these coatings protect the roof from weather conditions and chemical agents, actively preventing corrosion and reducing the need for maintenance.

The waterproofing factor that protects surfaces—and especially interiors—from weather elements is a valuable ally in the extreme climate context described at the beginning.

On one hand, temperatures are reaching increasingly higher levels; on the other, weather events like storms and hail are becoming more intense and frequent.

Thanks to their properties, heat-reflective paints boost the defenses of roofs and skylights.

Fast, specialized, and guaranteed installation

For a successful passive renovation, a high-quality product alone is not enough—specialized installation is required.

Serisolar’s certified installers are qualified and trained in the application of heat-reflective and waterproofing paints on the roofs and skylights of industrial warehouses. Our service is quick, doesn’t interfere with internal productivity, and is guaranteed.

A properly executed installation ensures that the product is applied correctly and can adequately protect the surfaces.

Serisolar guides you toward sustainability

There is no shortage of passive renovation solutions—many products and options are available.

Serisolar chooses to work exclusively with leading brands in the sector and combines product warranty with installation quality to offer a comprehensive service from every angle.

At the core of our approach lies consultancy. We collaborate with businesses to help them build growth paths that truly embrace sustainability, putting both people and the environment at the center.

If your company is also looking for a solution to improve temperatures in industrial warehouses, contact us. Serisolar’s experts are available for a free on-site inspection, followed by a customized, always-free quote.

Choose the sustainable path to save money and minimize your environmental impact.