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CoolRoof

An extreme white coating that captures 95% of sun heat on buildings roof

April 2019
Gallery CoolRoof 1
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01.

Identification

°CoolRoof France optimises the energy bill by applying reflective thermal paint on the roof.

°CoolRoof is an extreme white roof coating that reflects 95% of sun’s heat thus creating a complete thermal shield. Applying the product helps saving energy, money and extending the lifetime of buildings roof by regulating its temperature and improving the performance of roofing equipment. The white coating helps to struggle against climate change because it allows to use less heating and air conditioning in buildings thereby improving indoor comfort and reducing CO2 emission. This coating also enhance living conditions of people in the city and the campaigns.

Label Date April 18, 2019
From France
Maturity stage Small scale commercialization
Looking For Public authorities, businesses and society's recognition
02.

Implementation Stories

CoolRoof by Cool Roof France
Implemented by Brico Dépôt in Brive-la-Gaillarde (France) in 2021

Brico Dépôt, a specialist in the distribution of DIY and home improvement products in France, has chosen the CoolRoof solution for the renovation of its site in Brives. The company wanted to find a sustainable passive technology to reduce the overheating in summer on its 5,000 m2 sales area. In July 2021, CoolRoof intervened with its eco-designed and biosourced Solution including oyster shells allowing to lower straight the ambient temperature of the building up to -7°C and reduce the carbon footprint of the shop.

Result

-41% in energy bills & a reduction by 9 of the number of hours above 25°c in the store during the summer period

03.

The environmental benefits

  • Mitigation of CO2 emission
  • Cool the buildings' temperature
04.

The Financial benefits

  • Reduce energy bills by up to 30%
  • A low-tech process in the application that makes it cheaper than air-conditioning
05.

Activity Region

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  • Headquarters
  • Activity
06.

Company Profile

Cool Roof France

CoolRoofers paint roofs white to cool buildings and cities.

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Headquarters 29200 Brest, France
07.

Networking Partner

ADEME

ADEME - The French Agency for Ecological Transition- is a public agency under the joint authority of the Ministry for an Ecological Transition and the Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

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