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Super Therm® blocks actual heat transfer keeping surfaces cool
Super Therm® isn’t a reflective paint. It’s the world’s most advanced thin-film solar insulation coating — engineered through six years of NASA-influenced research and four precision ceramics to block 96.1% of total solar heat, including an exceptional 99% of infrared heat.
Unlike traditional insulation that absorbs heat, Super Therm® blocks it at the surface — stopping the three major forms of solar radiation: UV, visible light, and infrared — before they ever enter the building. It’s not just a barrier. It’s a shield.
Super Therm® controls not just reflectivity, but also emissivity (how surfaces release heat) and diffusivity (how surfaces absorb and load heat) — a level of physics no standard “reflective paint” can match. Once applied, it transforms roofs, walls, tanks and containers into powerful heat-repelling surfaces, equivalent to standing under a shady tree, all with a coating just 0.25mm thin.
The result? Dramatic energy savings. Safer, cooler environments. Lower emissions. Longer asset life and with one of the most extensive independent test records globally, Super Therm® consistently delivers real-world results that outperform expectations — for decades.
Key Benefits
- Blocks 96.1% of total solar heat (UV, visible light, and infrared)
- Reduces internal temperatures by 6°C cooler than ambient
- Saves up to 20-50% in energy costs – without running electricity
- Dry film thickness only 0.25 mm – ultra-lightweight and thin
- 30+ year proven performance in extreme heat and cold
- Near zero heat transfer – stops absorption and re-radiation unlike reflective paints
- Resists water, fire, mould, UV degradation and corrosion
- Developed with NASA – multi-layered and heat neutralising since 1989
- Environmentally friendly – low VOCs, water-based, non-toxic
- Used globally in commercial, industrial and government sectors
Super Therm® Case Studies
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Testimonials
Trusted by Customers Experience
- “Its amazing, our upstairs area just doesn’t have that punch of hot air and any warm/humid air that’s in the house that’s easily handled by air conditioning which now cools the area super quickly. I can’t sing it’s praises highly enough.”
– Richard, Leichhardt, Sydney NSW- “The ones with the coating stay about one to three degrees from what the exterior ambient temperature is outside,” … “That is phenomenal.”
Doug McMahan, Managing Director for Facilities and Maintenance with the Clark Country Department of Aviation- “This means that even during the heatwave, these cool roofs do not contribute much to the urban heat island effect.”
– University of Adelaide/City of Adelaide Cool Roof Trial, 2023- More testimonials
Super unique Super Therm properties
Super Therm saves real money and energy
Super Therm® cuts energy use by up to 20-50% – that’s direct, measurable return on investment (ROI).
The Florida Energy Office undertook 3 separate pilots in Florida, Denver and Texas to give real world energy savings.
Customers aren’t buying white paint; they’re buying lower power bills, reduced HVAC load, and fewer maintenance costs over the life of the building.
Super Therm solves the heat load and transfer problem – not just reflectivity
The goal of most paints and coatings look cool but as they focus just on reflectivity (light bounce), they still absorb and re-radiate infrared heat into the structure. Super Therm® Thermal Diffusivity test showed it blocked 99% of the BTU heat load from 367 down to just 4 BTU at 23, 50, 75 and 100°C. Thermal diffusivity (absolute) is defined as the rate of temperature spread through a material, unlike Reflectivity (relative) which the property of reflecting light off a material. The combination of Diffusivity, Reflectance and Emissivity combine to make the Heat Block Factor.
Super Therm® stops heat before it starts, protecting interiors, assets, and equipment. That means:
- Longer lifespan for HVAC
- Less heat load and heat transfer
- Better occupant comfort
- Lower energy costs
- Assets are protected from heat influence
- Reduced risk of heat stress or system failure
The cost of having thermal breakdowns is high; Super Therm® gives added protection from heat load to reduce that risk.
Proven Testing and Field performance over 35 years
Super Therm® is recognised as the category leader from the industry – it’s been tested by:
- NASA
- Florida Energy Office
- City of Adelaide
- University of Adelaide
- Las Vegas Airport
- 10.3m2 in Japan since 1990s
- Multi-national corporations
That gives customers the confidence that they’re choosing a product with:
- 35 years of global results
- 3rd-party validation (see above)
- Extensive ASTM testing
- Proven durability in extreme conditions
Customers value proof over price – especially in commercial, industrial, or government sectors.
Tested - Reduces the impact of the urban heat island
- City of Adelaide Cool Roof Pilot 2022-2023 – Indoor air temperature up to 6°C lower than the outdoor air temperature during heatwaves. “This means that even during the heatwave, these cool roofs do not contribute much to the urban heat island effect.” Key findings of the Cool Roofing trial were:
- The cool roof coating is shown to reduce the surface temperature of conventional dark roof facing west up to 17°C.
- The cool roof coating resulted in an average air temperature reduction of 1.2°C at 200mm above the roof surface and 1.1°C inside the roof space with insulation below the metal roof sheets and 1.4°C indoor space cooling.
- The cooling impact Super Therm® is the highest in warm and sunny weather conditions. With metal having high thermal conductivity and thin profile on roofs, the cooling impact of the coating is reduced in colder ambient temperatures and under cloudy sky. This is beneficial since there will be less cooling penalty in colder months of the year than the benefit on the hotter months.
- Super Therm® can effectively maintain the indoor air temperature up to 6°C lower than the outdoor air temperature during heatwaves.
Future-proofing in an Australia's growing hotter climate
With rising temperatures, urban heat, and climate resilience becoming critical, Super Therm® helps future-proof buildings against:
- Extreme heat
- Increased energy costs
- Stricter environmental regulations
- Personal safety
- Local assets
It’s not just a coating – it’s climate insurance.
Simple solution and the edge for sustainability goals
For companies and councils with net zero, carbon reduction, or green certification targets, Super Therm® gives them a unique, quantifiable edge.
- LEED
- Cradle-to-Cradle
- Energy Star
Unlike standard paints, it contributes directly to:
- Embodied energy reduction
- Operational carbon savings
- Sustainability reporting metrics
That’s powerful value for tender success and ESG reporting.
Super Therm benefits missing from other paints/coatings
Due to the specialised nature of Super Therm® and it's 4 ceramics, there's a range of additional properties that makes both application and rewards even more beneficial.
- 99.5 Infrared (Long Wave Radiation) BTU Block Rating / Tested in Japan, USA and Russia
- Tested by the USA Dept of Energy
- Only multi-ceramic coating developed with NASA
- NASA Class “A” Fire rating – No fire spread - Extensive Fire testing
- 30+ years lifespan
- Works even when dirty – white paints have been tested reduce reflectivity by 30% within 1.5 years
- Single coat wet 425µm (micron) easy application (mostly no base or priming coat required)
- 54% solids by volume – no need for 2 applications or priming – it’s not a paint; but a thick coating
- Tested successfully at 23, 50, 75 and 100°C
- 50-68% sound and acoustic reduction
- US Department of Agriculture approval for use around food and potable water
- Marine Approvals ABS: Meets Parts 2 (Smoke & Toxicity) and 5 (Surface Flammability) of the IMO FTP Code, 2010
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approved
- Mould and Mildew resistant
- Moisture resistant
- Permeability Rating of 8.2
- No maintenance program required
Meets Australian Building Codes - Passivhaus, NCC & BASIX
Meets and Exceeds Key Standards:
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AS/NZS 4859.1 (insulation performance - materials for the thermal insulation of buildings, Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions - needs to be validated)
- ASTM B117 (salt spray & water resistance)
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ASTM E1269 / E1461 (thermal conductivity & diffusivity)
- U-values of Super Therm for Passivhaus Australia
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NCC 2022 Section J compliant (thermal envelope contribution). It’s more than white paint – it’s tested, validated insulation science. NCC 2022 includes requirements for energy ratings, with some provisions requiring a minimum energy rating of 7 stars. In essence, a Section J compliant building, with a focus on the thermal envelope, ensures that the building is designed and constructed to minimize energy consumption for heating and cooling, by effectively managing heat transfer through its building fabric.
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Super Therm® is a ceramic-based heat-block coating that reflects and dissipates solar radiation, effectively reducing heat gain. While it doesn't have a traditional R-value (has been tested to ASTM C236 - 68-148% improvement) like bulk insulation materials, its performance will contribute to the overall thermal efficiency of a building.
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To incorporate Super Therm® into a BASIX-compliant design:
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Simulation Method: Utilise the Simulation method for BASIX assessment. This approach allows for a more detailed analysis of the building's thermal performance, accommodating innovative materials like Super Therm®.
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Complementary Use: Combine Super Therm® with conventional insulation materials to achieve the required Total R-Value for the building envelope. NSW Planning Portal
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Professional Consultation: Engage with a BASIX assessor or energy consultant familiar with alternative insulation solutions to ensure accurate modelling and compliance.
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Key Performance Metrics
Heat Block Efficiency – Super Therm® blocks actual heat transfer
Super Therm® blocks 99% of infrared radiation, 92% of visual light – the two primary heat sources from the sun plus 97% of UV radiation. The coating’s 4-part ceramic blend scatters, reflects and blocks solar heat at the surface, eliminating heat load keeping surfaces near ambient.
- Blocks 96.1% of total solar heat (UV, visible, and IR combined)
- Tested under ASTM E1269 & E1461-92 for thermal diffusivity and conductivity – 0.256 mm²/s on metal; not plastic (low = better)
- Reflects 99.5% of infrared, the main source of solar heat
- Achieves thermal insulation without bulk: 250 microns (0.25 mm)
Super Therm® is a water-based thermal heat block coating (thicker than a heat reflective paint) which contains 4 specific ceramics that work together unlike any other product on the market – two micron sized ceramics are reflective for UV and visual light, the third blocks the infrared solar heat energy and the fourth acts as a non-conductor for emissivity to stop solar heat load making it a safe, high performance and effective energy friendly solution. The ceramics have been tested to block:
- 97% of Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) (3% of total solar heat)
- 92% of Visual Light (Short Wave Radiation) (44% of total solar heat white reflected; black absorbed)
- 99.5% of Infrared (Long Wave Radiation) (53% of total solar heat)
- Block heat load non-conductor – (Emissivity blocks Heat Load)
At the foundation Super Therm® harmonises a unique combination of highly effective aliphatic urethanes for toughness and durability, elastomeric acrylics for elasticity, and resin additives which creates a moisture and ultraviolet barrier. The last polymer additive ensures a slow drying time to prevent cracking as well as adding a silky/matt finish.
The ceramics/resin combination has been shown to reflect both heat and fire, withstand elements for over 35 years, endure 180°C temperatures, bend 180° without cracking, and resist water and ultraviolet light in the toughest environments. No other thin-film coating on the market has independently verified this level of full-spectrum heat block performance.
Durability
Super Therm® is a long-life solution that’s been independently tested to withstand over 30 years in field conditions, including intense sun, rain, sand and snow.
- Maintains heat block performance for decades
- Resists UV breakdown, cracking, peeling, fading
- Works when dirty
- No mould and mildew growth
- Self-cleaning properties minimise maintenance
How Super Therm® works
Environmental Credentials
- Water-based and non-toxic
- Low VOCs (<67 g/L)
- Eliminates need for bulky insulation or mechanical cooling
- Approved for use in green building programs worldwide including LEED and Cradle-to-Cradle
Third-Party Validations
Independent Testing & Certification
Super Therm’s very high 96.1% Total Solar Reflectance and very minimal energy absorption it has the ultra rare validation of its integrity:
- NASA: Only multi-ceramics solar heat block coating developed with NASA – 35 year review
- Florida Energy Office: Tested and verified by the US Energy Authority at 3 locations 20-50% energy reduction
- University of Adelaide: Independent study where Super Therm had no contribution to Urban Heat
- Laboratories: Independently Lab tested in Japan, Russia and USA
- Japan Industry Trials: Over 30 years of industrial data and performance
- ASTM Testing: Full compliance with thermal and solar reflectance testing standards and more
- Global ratings: FM Approved, UL Approved, ABS Marine Approval, MIL-PRF-6799
- Fire testing: NASA, FM Approvals, ABS Fire Resistive, Australian AWTA Lab, ASTM E84
- Corporations: Countless industry results globally including 10.3 million m2 in Japan
- Field Test: 35 year field test between USA and Japan in Kansas
- Super Therm®: World’s most tested thermal insulation & heat reflective coating
Real-World Results
- Las Vegas International Airport: Reduced jet bridge surface temperatures by over 20°C
- City of Adelaide Cool Roof Trial: Recorded 6°C internal reduction—below ambient temperature, proving Super Therm blocks heat before it enters
- Hundreds of global applications in government, defence, shipping, oil, energy and construction
Industry Uses for Super Therm®
- Aged Care Facilities
- Airports
- Aircraft Hangers
- Agriculture
- Architectural
- Council Buildings
- Data Centres
- Distribution Centres
- Education
- Factories
- Homes/Houses
- Hospitals
- Manufacturing
- Military
- Offices
- Residential
- Shipping Containers
- Sporting Clubs
- Storage Units
- Supermarkets
- Transport
- Warehouses
- Wineries
- Workshops
Super Therm® Specifications
| Total Solar Heat Block | 96.1% |
| Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) | 105 |
| Heat Block Factor | 0.98 |
| Litres to Weight ratio | 1.53 – very high |
| Emissivity | .91 |
| Solar Absorption | .039 |
| Reflectance CRRC | 83 or 95 when using all IR points |
| Colour | Egg Shell White |
| Tintable (light colours) | Yes |
| Texture | Silky Matt |
| Water Based | Yes |
| Maximum Surface Temp. Application | 65°C |
| Minimum Surface Temp. Application | 5°C |
| Maximum Heat Tolerance | 149°C |
| Spread Rate per litre | 2.2m2 @ 450µ wet |
| Thickness in Microns (µ) Wet | 450µ |
| Thickness in Microns (µ) Dry | 238µ |
| Coat System | 1 Coat |
| Primer Required (most surfaces) | No |
| Application | Airless, Brush, Roller |
| Primary Cure | 6 hours |
| Final Cure | 21 days |
| Expected Lifespan | 30+ Years |
| Shelf life | Up to 5 years if unopened at <30°C storage |
| Maintenance Program Required | No |
| Viscosity | 128 K.U. (Heavy) |
| Weight Dry per m2 | 342 grams |
| Fire Rating | Class “A” by NASA, AWTA, UL, E84 |
| Structural Steel Fire Curve | ASTM E119 – 25 minutes at 1093°C |
| Acoustics Rated | Yes – 50-68% |
| Condensation Control | Yes |
| Safety Data Sheets | Yes |
| Formulation | 4 Micron sized ceramics |
| Binding | Self-cross linking Acrylic blend |
| Solids by Weight | 69% |
| Solids by Volume | 57% (+/-2%) |
| Flexibility | Bend around 1/4″ |
| Elongation | 100% |
| Impact | 511 cm kg |
| Low VOC grams per litre | 67 |
| Perm Rating – Water Vapour 0.25mm | 8.8 – ASTM E96 |
| Mean Permeance (ug/N.S) | 457.6 |
| Salt Spray | 2000 hours |
| Australian Warranty | 20 Years* |
| ISO Current | Yes |
| Year Developed | 1989 |
| Used Australia since | 1995 |
| Manufactured | Kansas, USA |
| NASA Development | Yes |
| EPA Approved | Yes |
| FM Approved | Yes |
| UL Approved | Yes |
| ABS Approved | Yes |
| US Energy Authority Tested | Yes |
| Thermal Conductivity | C177 blocking heat transfer |
| Fracture toughness | ASTM E1737 |
| Certifications | UL, FM, ABS, Energy Star, California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, ICC #21-25, CRRC, USGBC, Coast Guard, IMO, DNV, JIS (Japanese Institute for Standards) for blocking 92% of visual and 99% of infrared radiation, USDA and China Marine centre for testing. |
0.0 m2 / 2.4 m2 / litre = 0.0 litres / 18.9 litres per 5 Gallon pail @ 250 microns = 0.0 pail + 0.0% for profile = 0.0 pails / 0.0 litres * Profile % based on corrugations and like profiles 20% extra as a guide. Brick mortar 15% extra. 10% for shipping containers profiles.
How Super Therm® Compares
| Features | Super Therm® | White Paint / Reflective Coatings | Bulk Insulation (Fibreglass, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks Total Solar Heat (%) | 96.1% | 60–85% (short-term) | 0% (absorbs heat then slows flow) |
| Infrared Heat Blocking (%) | 99% | ~30–50% | 0% |
| Works Without Absorbing Heat | Yes (Heat Factor) | No (K-value) | No (R-Value) |
| Dry Thickness | 0.25 mm | 0.5–2 mm | 50–200 mm |
| Lab Tested | 23, 50, 75 & 100°C | 25°C | 24°C |
| Acoustic Testing | Yes 50-68% | None | Varies |
| Stops Heat at the Surface | Yes | Partially | No |
| Protects the Envelope | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maintenance Frequency | No | Maintenance required | No |
| Works when Wet | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tested Lifespan | 30+ years | 2–10 years | Varies |
Historical insulation development with NASA
Super Therm® is the only multi-ceramic insulation coating developed with NASA from 1989-1995. J.E. Pritchett, President of SPI II Inc, the manufacturers, created an award-winning, water-based coating composed of four ceramic compounds embedded in a foundation of a tough resin system.
NASA is happy to talk about Super Therm® with a 35 year review article (see the Super Therm® story and science). The physics of ceramics highlights they melt at thousands of centigrade unlike metal, aerogels, plastics and fibreglass and ceramics do not release poisonous chemicals, they are a natural insulator with low conductivity.
After 6 years of development and testing of more than 4000 different kinds of ceramic components, 3 ceramics with the greatest ability of solar radiation reflection and the smallest heat conductivity were ultimately selected that could be put into a wet base, dry and work to maximum effect. The ceramics used in Super Therm® do not conduct heat It is a thin insulation thermal coating. After testing up to 100°C the performance was the same. Super Therm® blocks heat load and NASA understands the science and physics behind this coating.
Simple to Apply, Designed to Last
- Spray, roll, or brush apply on roofs, walls, tanks, or containers and other surfaces
- Apply low wind days if airless with 50% overlap or 2 generous coats by brush or roller
- Dries to a tough ceramic shield at just 250 microns/0.25mm (business card thickness)
- Designed to last for decades with minimal maintenance.
Confidence and Certainty with Super Therm®
Super Therm® delivers unmatched confidence, certainty, and security by reducing project risk and ensuring long-term performance. With over 35 years of proven field success, it is backed by independent lab testing and supported through certified application partners or DIY options. Its proven track record gives customers the assurance that Super Therm® is a solution they can trust to perform exactly as promised.
Beyond performance, Super Therm® offers a risk-free investment with minimal disruption—easy to apply over existing surfaces without structural changes. It’s a one-time application that delivers decades of protection. Trusted by governments, defence, and major industries in some of the harshest climates worldwide like Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, Nevada. Super Therm® has proven it can thrive where reliability is non-negotiable.
What Super Therm® Means For You:
- 35+ years of proven field performance
- Australia’s highest total solar heat block at 96.1%
- Certified application partners and full independent testing
- Applies directly to surfaces – no major modifications
- Long lifespan from a single application
- Used by governments, defence, and industry in extreme environments
- Future-proof your buildings against rising energy prices and climate extremes.
- Reduce strain on air conditioning systems, extending their life.
- Contribute to lower CO₂ emissions with a passive, zero-energy solution.
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