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SopraStar

Smart waterproofing membrane for flat roof that reflect Solar Radiation to reduce air conditionning & heat urban island

November 2018
June 2023

SopraStar

Smart waterproofing membrane for flat roof that reflect Solar Radiation to reduce air conditionning & heat urban island

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date June 2, 2023
From France
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 5-6 - Market competition driving widespread deployment &/"Bankable" grade asset class

A waterproofing membrane for flat roofs that mitigates heat urban island effect and reduces summer discomfort thanks to advanced surface radiative properties. In opposition to Cool Roof coatings, SOPRASTAR is a durable waterproofing membrane (above 30 years of lifespan) are able to be applied either on new building & renovation. It fits with the higher standard of roof fire resistance.

The Environmental Benefits

  • SopraStar limits the absorption of solar energy on roofs and reduces urban heat islands effect in buildings
  • Fits to new or retrofitting buildings
  • Energy savings on Air Conditioning: 3 kWh/y/m2 of cool roof. (AKBARI 2012) converted to 1.9 to 7.5 kg of CO2 mitigated / m2 of roof
  • Reduce building contribution to ICU: -50% compared to a traditional roof membrane: Savings of 350 kWh/m2/y (KABORE 2018)
  • Reduce indoor temperature for -1 to -2°C in summer

The Financial Benefits

  • Long-term economic benefit due to CO2 mitigation & energy saving are estimated by AKBARI at 0.5 to 1 $/m2/y
  • Up to 20% of energy savings for air conditionning

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Soprema Group

A market leading provider of waterproofing, roofing and insulation systems with a committed focus on sustainable develop

Headquarters 67100 Strasbourg, France
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