LANKATILES PLC introduced Sri Lanka’s first solar reflective COOL ROOFTOP TILE at a media launch at the Winchester Hall of The Kingsbury, Colombo.

As temperatures continue to rise across Sri Lanka, exposed rooftop surfaces have become a growing source of discomfort, increasing heat transfer into buildings and driving greater dependence on cooling systems. Developed through extensive research and engineering, the COOL ROOFTOP TILE® is designed to reflect a significant portion of solar radiation before it is absorbed into the building structure, helping create cooler rooftop surfaces and more comfortable indoor environments.

 Priyantha Talwatte, Managing Director of LANKATILES PLC, said, “For over five decades, LANKATILES has continuously introduced innovations that have transformed the way Sri Lankans build and experience their homes. As temperatures continue to rise and thermal comfort becomes an increasing concern for homeowners, we recognised the need for a solution that addresses this challenge at its source.”

Developed specifically for Sri Lankan building environments where exposed concrete slab rooftops are common, the innovation addresses a challenge familiar to many homeowners. Rooftops absorb and retain large amounts of heat throughout the day, gradually transferring that heat into the spaces below.

The product's performance has been independently verified through testing conducted by the CEPT Advisory Foundation (CAF), India, achieving an outstanding Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) value above 96. SRI is a globally recognised measure used to assess how effectively a surface reflects solar radiation and dissipates heat. .

Naimish Patibandha, Director, Group Sales, Marketing & Business Development, LANKATILES, stated, “Consumers today want solutions that genuinely improve the way they live. COOL ROOFTOP TILE® represents a powerful combination of comfort, innovation and practicality. Helping reduce rooftop heat gain and creating more comfortable indoor environments allows homeowners to combat the effects of rising temperatures while enjoying the quality and design excellence that LANKATILES is known for.”

Nandajith Somaratne, Executive Director, Manufacturing, added, “Developing Sri Lanka’s first COOL ROOFTOP TILE required extensive research, product engineering and performance validation. Achieving an independently verified Solar Reflectance Index value above 96 is a testament to the innovation, technical expertise and manufacturing excellence that continue to drive our organisation forward.”

Picture: Janaka Vitharana, Interior Designer; Gayani Champika, Interior Designer; Layandanee Dahanayake, Interior Designer; Archt. Chana Samarasinghe, Chief Architect State Engineering Corporation; Upuli Jayasinghe, President, Sri Lanka Institute of Interior Designers. Representing LANKATILES PLC and LANKA WALLTILES , Priyantha Talwatte, Managing Director; Haresh Somashantha, Director, Finance; Harin Samat, Head of Marketing; Nandajith Somaratne, Executive Director, Manufacturing; Naimish Patibandha, Director, Group Sales, Marketing & Business Development and Archt. Dammika Wijeratne, Senior Architect, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau.