Enercool offers advanced cool roof coatings that reflect solar radiation to significantly reduce building heat gain and cooling energy consumption. These water-based, low-VOC coatings are formulated with silica aerogels and recycled materials for enhanced thermal insulation and environmental responsibility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Buildings are increasingly susceptible to heat gain, leading to elevated indoor temperatures and increased reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems. This exacerbates energy consumption and contributes to urban heat island effects.
Solution
Enercool provides advanced cool roof coatings designed to significantly reduce roof surface temperatures by reflecting solar radiation. This technology minimizes heat transfer into buildings, thereby enhancing thermal comfort for occupants and lowering cooling energy demands. The coatings are formulated for broad substrate compatibility and environmental responsibility, offering a sustainable solution for building climate control. By reflecting solar energy, Enercool's products contribute to reduced operational costs and a smaller environmental footprint for commercial and residential structures.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes building owners, facility managers, construction companies, and roofing contractors seeking to improve building energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
Features
- High solar reflectance index (SRI) of 107, validated by CSTB, indicating superior solar energy reflection.
- Advanced formulation incorporating silica aerogels for enhanced thermal insulation and heat protection.
- Water-based, low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) acrylic paints, free from PFAS and PVDF.
- Utilizes recycled materials, including eggshells and recycled PVB film from windshields, for a reduced environmental impact.
- Available in white and seven other colors, including four tile shades, an slate, and a zinc grey, to accommodate various aesthetic requirements.
- Designed for application on diverse roofing materials such as EPDM, bituminous membranes, steel, aluminum, concrete, tiles, and slate.
- Offers a 10-year lifespan for its reflective coatings, with a recommended reapplication for sustained performance.
- Compliant with DTU 59.1 standards for exterior painting and Broof T3 fire resistance classification.
- Compatible with photovoltaic panel installations, potentially boosting panel efficiency.