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Brico Dépôt
Brive-la-Gaillarde
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.
The solution achieves a 41% reduction in energy bills while improving indoor comfort by decreasing the number of hours above 25°C in the store during the summer by 9. This ensures cost savings and a better environment for customers and staff.
°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.
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