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Home Depot reflective roof coatings versus standard elastomeric coatings for lowering cooling costs on a commercial flat roof during peak summer months.
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search37 queries10/30/2026
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Gemini unique queries
36
0 in ≥ half the passes · stability 33%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
100%
1 of 1 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
Home Depot reflective roof coatings versus standard elastomeric coatings for lowering cooling costs on a commercial flat roof during peak summer months.
36 unique queries · 3 passes
energy savings and cost
7 queries · 7 hits
how much do commercial roof coatings lower cooling costs1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
how much do commercial roof elastomeric coatings lower cooling costs1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
best roof coatings for low slope commercial buildings summer heat1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
commercial flat roof cooling cost reduction calculator1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
commercial roof coating cost per square foot installation1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
best roof coating for reducing urban heat island effect commercial building1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
cool roof coating utility rebate programs commercial buildings1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
cooling efficiency data analysis
7 queries · 7 hits
commercial flat roof reflective coating energy savings data1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
how do I calculate roof coating energy savings for my business1xGoogle ↗
PERSONALIZED
how to calculate roof coating energy savings calculator1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
commercial flat roof reflective coating case study energy bill savings1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
pros and cons of reflective roof coatings on commercial buildings1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
do reflective roof coatings increase winter heating bills1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
case study commercial roof coating energy bill reduction summer1xGoogle ↗
ENTITY EXPANSION
application and maintenance guide
6 queries · 6 hits
elastomeric roof coating application steps commercial flat roof1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
elastomeric roof coating application steps flat roof1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
Home Depot roof coating application guide for flat commercial roofs1xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATION
commercial flat roof coating maintenance checklist1xGoogle ↗
RELATED
commercial flat roof preparation before applying reflective coating1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
does elastomeric roof coating work on all flat roof types1xGoogle ↗
IMPLICIT
product pricing and availability
4 queries · 4 hits
reflective versus elastomeric comparison
3 queries · 3 hits
Home Depot reflective roof coating vs standard elastomeric coating comparison1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
Home Depot reflective roof coatings vs standard elastomeric coatings cooling cost comparison1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
Home Depot reflective roof coating vs standard elastomeric coating energy savings1xGoogle ↗
COMPARATIVE
best commercial roof coatings
3 queries · 3 hits
solar reflectance index requirements
3 queries · 3 hits
silicone versus elastomeric durability
3 queries · 3 hits
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Query classes
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ChatGPT real searches (1)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 36 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6100% predicted
Home Depot reflective roof coatings vs standard elastomeric coatings commercial flat roof cooling energy savings CRRC reflectance emittance Texas Google ↗
- Cool Roofs · energystar.gov
- Consumer Guide to Cool Roofs · energy.gov
- View at Home Depot · homedepot.com
- View at Home Depot · homedepot.com
- View at Home Depot · homedepot.com
- View at Home Depot · homedepot.com
- FSEC-PF-293-95 · fsec.ucf.edu
- FSEC-CR-670-00 · fsec.ucf.edu
- Measured energy savings and demand reduction from a reflective roof membrane on a large retail store in Austin · eta-publications.lbl.gov
- Measured energy savings and demand reduction from a reflective roof membrane on a large retail store in Austin · escholarship.org
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Queries
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| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Depot reflective roof coating vs standard elastomeric coating comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct side-by-side comparison of reflective roof coatings and standard elastomeric coatings available at Home Depot. | — | comparison_table | reflective versus elastomeric comparison | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot reflective roof coatings vs standard elastomeric coatings cooling cost comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct comparison between reflective roof coatings available at Home Depot and standard elastomeric coatings specifically regarding their cooling cost efficiency. | — | comparison_table | reflective versus elastomeric comparison | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot reflective roof coating vs standard elastomeric coating energy savings COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the direct energy efficiency difference between reflective coatings and standard elastomeric options sold at Home Depot. | — | comparison_table | reflective versus elastomeric comparison | 1x of 3 | |
how much do commercial roof coatings lower cooling costs IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the quantitative energy savings and cooling cost reduction associated with cool roof coatings. | — | web_article | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
commercial flat roof reflective coating energy savings data REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants empirical data or studies regarding how much energy reflective coatings save on commercial flat roofs. | — | web_article | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
best reflective roof coatings available at Home Depot for commercial flat roofs ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find specific brand names and product lines sold at Home Depot suitable for flat commercial roofs. | — | buyers_guide | best commercial roof coatings | 1x of 3 | |
best reflective roof coatings for commercial flat roofs ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for top-rated brand names and specific product lines for commercial flat roof reflective coatings. | — | buyers_guide | best commercial roof coatings | 1x of 3 | |
elastomeric roof coating application steps commercial flat roof IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the installation process for elastomeric coatings on a commercial flat roof to estimate labor and application factors. | — | how_to_steps | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
how much do commercial roof elastomeric coatings lower cooling costs IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine the quantitative cooling cost reduction expected from elastomeric roof coatings. | — | web_article | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
elastomeric roof coating application steps flat roof RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the step-by-step installation process for applying elastomeric coatings on a flat roof. | — | how_to_steps | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
best roof coatings for low slope commercial buildings summer heat RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to discover top-rated roof coating options beyond just elastomeric and basic reflective varieties for combating summer heat. | — | buyers_guide | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
commercial flat roof cooling cost reduction calculator RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Calculate estimated energy savings based on roof square footage and coating type. | — | calculator/tool | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
commercial cool roof coating solar reflectance index sri requirements RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the technical standards and SRI ratings required for commercial cool roofs. | — | product_spec_sheet | solar reflectance index requirements | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot cool roof coating brands available ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know specific brands and product lines sold at Home Depot that qualify as cool roof coatings. | — | product_spec_sheet | product pricing and availability | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot roof coating application guide for flat commercial roofs REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the proper installation steps and requirements for applying coatings bought from Home Depot. | — | how_to_steps | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot cool roof coating prices per gallon REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check the pricing and cost per bucket for cool roof coatings sold at Home Depot. | — | pricing_page | product pricing and availability | 1x of 3 | |
how do I calculate roof coating energy savings for my business PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a method or tool to calculate customized energy savings based on their building parameters. | — | calculator/tool | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
silicone vs acrylic elastomeric roof coating reflectivity peak summer COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare how different polymer types perform under intense summer heat conditions. | — | comparison_table | silicone versus elastomeric durability | 1x of 3 | |
how to calculate roof coating energy savings calculator RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a tool to estimate exact energy and financial savings for their specific commercial roof size. | — | calculator/tool | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
standard elastomeric roof coating solar reflectance index sri REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find the specific Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) ratings for standard elastomeric coatings. | — | glossary/definition | solar reflectance index requirements | 1x of 3 | |
what is solar reflectance index SRI for commercial roof coatings RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the technical metric used to measure roof coating reflectivity. | — | glossary/definition | solar reflectance index requirements | 1x of 3 | |
silicone roof coating vs elastomeric roof coating durability COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare silicone and elastomeric formulations regarding lifespan and weather resistance on flat roofs. | — | comparison_table | silicone versus elastomeric durability | 1x of 3 | |
commercial roof coating cost per square foot installation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the financial investment required for coating a commercial flat roof, including material and labor costs. | — | pricing_page | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
commercial flat roof reflective coating case study energy bill savings RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Review real-world examples of commercial buildings saving money after applying reflective coatings. | — | case_study | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
commercial flat roof coating maintenance checklist RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know how to maintain a coated commercial flat roof to ensure long-term cooling efficiency. | — | checklist | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
elastomeric vs silicone roof coating commercial building review COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see reviews comparing elastomeric coatings against silicone or other alternatives for commercial flat roofs. | — | review_roundup | silicone versus elastomeric durability | 1x of 3 | |
elastomeric roof coating specifications sheet Home Depot ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Access technical specifications and data sheets for Home Depot elastomeric coatings. | — | product_spec_sheet | product pricing and availability | 1x of 3 | |
best roof coating for reducing urban heat island effect commercial building PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for high-reflectivity coatings that meet strict environmental standards for commercial buildings. | — | pdf_whitepaper | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
commercial flat roof preparation before applying reflective coating IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what preparatory steps are needed on a commercial flat roof to ensure the reflective coating adheres and performs correctly. | — | checklist | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
pros and cons of reflective roof coatings on commercial buildings IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of installing reflective roof coatings. | — | faq_page | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
Home Depot Henry roof coating reviews ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants real-world customer reviews and contractor feedback on Henry brand roof coatings sold at Home Depot. | — | review_roundup | product pricing and availability | 1x of 3 | |
cool roof coating utility rebate programs commercial buildings RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find out if utility companies offer rebates for installing reflective or cool roof coatings on commercial properties. | — | faq_page | energy savings and cost | 1x of 3 | |
do reflective roof coatings increase winter heating bills RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Analyze the trade-off between summer cooling savings and winter heating penalties. | — | web_article | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
does elastomeric roof coating work on all flat roof types IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know substrate compatibility limitations for elastomeric coatings on modified bitumen, TPO, or BUR roofs. | — | faq_page | application and maintenance guide | 1x of 3 | |
case study commercial roof coating energy bill reduction summer ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants real-world case studies demonstrating actual summer cooling bill reductions after applying reflective roof coatings. | — | case_study | cooling efficiency data analysis | 1x of 3 | |
best roof coating for flat commercial roof review roundup REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | See independent reviews and expert rankings for commercial flat roof coatings. | — | review_roundup | best commercial roof coatings | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,527 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,617 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,399 |