As temperatures continue to rise, homeowners and commercial developers across Sri Lanka face an increasing challenge in keeping indoor spaces cool. Intense solar radiation absorbed by conventional roofing surfaces can transfer significant heat into terraces, living spaces, and offices, increasing indoor temperatures and placing greater demands on air-conditioning systems.
Recognising the growing need for sustainable climate-responsive solutions in modern building design, LANKATILES, a leading provider of premium surface solutions, has launched COOL ROOFTOP TILE®, described as Sri Lanka’s first solar-reflective rooftop tile specifically engineered to reduce heat retention.
Solar Reflectance Index Exceeding 96
At the core of the product is advanced Solar Reflective Tile Technology, featuring a certified Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of more than 96. This high rating enables the tile to reflect a substantial proportion of solar radiation away from the building before heat can penetrate the roof structure.
Rather than simply insulating a building or delaying the movement of thermal energy, the technology is designed to reflect solar heat away from the surface, helping minimise the amount of heat transferred into concrete slabs and the spaces below.
Four Key Benefits for Thermal Comfort and Sustainability
The LANKATILES Cool Rooftop Tile is designed to deliver benefits across thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and outdoor usability:
Cooler Indoor Spaces: By reducing heat transfer through the roof, the tiles can help lower the baseline temperature of rooms located directly beneath the rooftop.
Reduced Energy Consumption: Cooler interiors can reduce reliance on intensive mechanical cooling, potentially lowering air-conditioning usage and associated electricity costs.
Solar-Reflective Technology: The tiles are engineered with high solar-reflectance performance to help reduce the impact of heat absorption and retention.
Enhanced Alfresco Living: Open-to-sky terraces, balconies, and rooftop decks can become more comfortable and functional, including improved underfoot comfort during peak daylight hours.
A Smarter Approach to Sustainable Building
As green building standards increasingly place emphasis on energy performance, solutions such as Cool Rooftop Tile can provide architects, engineers, and developers with another approach to improving building thermal performance.
By incorporating solar-reflective surface technology into rooftop design, building owners can reduce heat absorption at the source while potentially lowering long-term dependence on mechanical cooling. The approach offers a passive strategy for improving thermal comfort while supporting more energy-conscious building design.
Gateway College Girls’ Football Team Clinches Colombo District Championship
Gateway College Colombo’s Under-20 Girls’ Football Team capped off an outstanding season by being crowned Sri Lanka Schools Colombo District Champions before securing an impressive fourth-place finish at the Sri Lanka Schools All Island Under-20 Football Championship.
The team delivered a dominant performance throughout the Colombo District tournament, defeating Vishaka Vidyalaya 8–1 in the semi-final before overcoming Maharagama Central College 4–1 in the final to claim the district championship in convincing fashion.
Gateway continued its impressive run at the All Island Championship, becoming the only school from the Colombo District—and the only international school in Sri Lanka—to advance to the semi-finals. Their remarkable campaign placed them among the top four girls’ school football teams in the country.
The third-place playoff was one of the tournament’s most thrilling encounters. After a closely fought match ended 2–2 at full time, the contest was decided by a penalty shootout. Gateway narrowly missed out on the bronze medal, losing 3–2 on penalties. Despite the result, the team’s spirited performances throughout the championship earned widespread admiration.
The squad was led with distinction by Captain Hiruki Dasanayake, while Vice-Captain Shama Sabry provided valuable leadership and composure throughout the season. Every member of the team contributed to the achievement, demonstrating commitment, resilience and teamwork at every stage of the competition.
LANKATILES Unveils Sri Lanka’s First Solar-Reflective ‘Cool Rooftop Tile’ to Tackle Rising Temperatures
