LO/MIT Interior Radiation Control Coating Systems (IRCCS) are paints formulated to reduce building interior temperatures. They can be used in a wide variety of structures, from office buildings and warehouses, to factories, ice rinks and other arenas, pole barns, garages, storage buildings, tents and more. LO/MIT is a silver-colored, non-thickness dependent, low emissivity radiant barrier paint, which may be used in almost any application where infrared (heat) reflectivity or diffuse light reflectivity is required.

Lower utility costs, increase comfort and lighting levels, improve output and lessen heat related health costs for livestock and poultry in agricultural applications by applying LO/MIT to the roof deck, rafters and un-insulated sidewalls. For all rooftop applications, please see Roofing. Because of their low thermal emissivity and high reflectivity characteristics, LO/MIT can reduce unwanted summer radiant heat gain in buildings and structures.

Easily applied with standard airless paint sprayers, LO/MIT is the most economical way to retrofit a radiant heat barrier to an existing structure since it may be safely and quickly applied in enclosed areas at low cost and can easily replace foil or metalized plastic film radiant barriers.

The LO/MIT coatings are classified by ASTM as Interior Radiation Control Coating Systems and offer the following unique features:

  • Low Applied Cost
  • Easy to Install and Retrofit to Existing and Older Structures
  • Lowers Interior Temps 10-25+ Degrees F
  • Lowers A/C Bills up to 15% or More*
  • Low “e” Characteristics Reflect Radiant Heat
  • Existing Insulation Operates More Efficiently
  • Lowest emissivity in the industry (reflects the most heat) LO/MIT-II MAX e=0.147, LO/MIT-II e=0.170, LO/MIT-I e=0.210
  • Full 5.0 gallon pail covers approx. 2,000 square feet**
  • Excellent Shelf Life: Re-usable After Opening up to 1 Year from DOM
  • One component system, no primer needed, cleanup with soap & water (LO/MIT-II and LO/MIT-II MAX)
  • One coat application, easily spray or roller applied
  • Excellent Shelf Life: Re-usable After Opening up to 1 Year from DOM
  • Coats most building material substrates, even flexible materials like tents
  • Increases Lighting Levels
  • Lowers heat stress for livestock and poultry, increases productivity
  • Water-based, Low VOC Coatings (LO/MIT-II & LO/MIT-II MAX)
  • Class A Fire Rating for Flame and Smoke (LO/MIT-II MAX)
  • Moisture permeable, mold resistant, electrically non-conductive
  • RIMA-I Certified for Energy Efficiency (LO/MIT-II MAX)
  • Safely Applied in Enclosed Spaces
  • Temperature Tolerant to 1000 degrees F (LO/MIT-I & LO/MIT-II MAX)
  • Will Not Damage Exterior Roofing Materials
  • Quick Drying (LO/MIT-I & LO/MIT-II)
  • Conforms to ASTM Standard# C1321 for Interior Radiation Control Coating Systems (IRCCS)
  • Proven Energy Saving Product Since 1986
  • Independently Tested
  • One operator can easily install 1000 ft.²/hr
  • Easily applied to side walls and loading dock doors in metal buildings and barns
  • Unaffected by rodents, birds and insects
  • No maintenance or re-coat needed when applied under roof
  • Excellent infrared reflective surface for buildings heated by infrared heaters
  • Can be used as an exterior paint on roof tops (LO/MIT-I only)
  • Developed & Manufactured in U.S.A.

*Actual savings will vary based on geographic location and individual building characteristics.
**Substrate/application method dependent

For more information, visit http://www.solec.org/lomit-radiant-barrier-coating/reflective-roof-coating-introduction-and-features/.