Cool Paint reflective coating
Cool Paint - A cool roof keeps the heat out
Cool Paint Living and working in a fresh, comfortable environment. Improved indoor climate
The cooling effect is designated with an SRI (Solar Reflectance
Energy saving
Index) value (measured according to ASTM E1980). Cool Paint
Longer life span of the roof
has an SRI value of 89, which means that a roof coated with
Environmentally-aware solution
Cool Paint reflects 72% of the sun’s rays and returns 87% of the
Can be placed on existing bituminous roof coverings
heat to the environment instead of the underlying space.
Icopal Cool Paint is a roof coating that reflects the heat of
Reflecting most of the solar heat reduces the temperature
the sun so that the roof surface and the underlying area stay
differences on the roof between day and night, summer and
cooler. The roof lasts for longer and the indoor temperature
winter. A consistently lower temperature extends the roof’s life
becomes more pleasant. The product starts to pay for itself as
span.
soon as it is applied. Cool Paint is solvent-free and weatherresistant. Application To benefit from the advantages, the coating can be applied to an existing bituminous roof covering. There is no need for a new layer of roof covering. Cool Paint can of course also be applied to new roofs (of at least 6 months old). Benefits of a roof coated with Cool Paint If there is too much heat within or above a building Cool Paint
Application of Cool Paint on the roof of the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht
on the roof can improve a building’s indoor climate. The special lighter colour of the coating reflects the sun’s heat, preventing
A roof coated with Cool Paint reduces the heat island effect,
the heat from penetrating into the building. As well as a
or heating of the surrounding area. The average temperature
pleasant indoor temperature, this means lower energy costs
in the built-up urban environment is higher than in the
owing to the decreased use of air conditioning systems.
surrounding rural environment. That has adverse effects on habitability. A significant cause of the heat island effect is the absorption of solar heat by the darker materials present in the city. Building a light, cool roof that reflects instead of absorbing heat is a measure that reduces the heat island effect.
Cool Paint is one of Icopal’s Eco-Activ® products: sustainable roof solutions that make a favourable contribution to the climate and environmental issues.
Product Code:
564251
Packing :
18 litre tub
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