The Cool shades collection
Providing comfort in the heat
The Cool shades collection from Jotun is a range of heat-reflective architectural powder coatings that have been specially formulated to reduce the temperature of aluminium building components exposed to the sun.
Using innovative heat management technology, this range helps reduce the energy consumption of the buildings and improve the interior comfort of inhabitants. This collection is available in Jotun Facade and Jotun Super Durable.
Reduces energy consumption
Improve human comfort and safety
Enhanced durability and weathering performance
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Jotun Facade
Engineered to resist harsh weather conditions, from wide temperature fluctuations to high humidity.
- Qualicoat Class 1
- AAMA 2603
- 10-year Product Performance Guarantee
Jotun Super Durable
Powder coatings that resists harsh weather conditions, from high humidity to rough sand abrasion.
- Qualicoat Class 2
- AAMA 2604
- 25-year Product Performance Guarantee
New levels of energy efficiency
As temperatures rise in the summer, we need to use more energy to keep buildings cool and comfortable. The Cool shades collection of powder coatings from Jotun offers an innovative and sustainable way to reduce temperatures and energy consumption.
When applied to building components, this environmentally friendly powder coating reflects the heat from the sun. Reducing the temperature of both the external and internal surfaces also lowers the internal air temperature. And when it is cooler inside, you save more energy.
The surfaces of buildings and structures can reach high temperatures during hot summer periods. Prolonged human contact can cause various degrees of burns. By using the Cool shades collection, you can control the temperature and improve human comfort and safety.
A green choice
It is not just the inside of buildings that can be affected by high temperatures. As the sun heats urban structures, they radiate heat back into the atmosphere. This heat-island effect then increases the air temperature of the surrounding areas.
Using heat-reflective materials such as coatings from the Cool shades collection helps to keep the urban air temperature lower thus reducing the need for cooling the buildings and improving the comfort of inhabitants in the city.
Total Solar Reflectance (TSR)
Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) measures the solar energy reflected by surfaces. The higher the TSR, the cooler the surface. While conventional dark colour systems have a low TSR, all colours in the Cool shades collection have a TSR above 25%. This prevents heat from penetrating the building, increasing energy savings, and improving comfort levels.
Studies demonstrate that using heat-reflective materials only on exterior window frames in hot climates like the Middle East and South East Asia* can significantly reduce a building's energy consumption**.
In addition to enhanced durability and weathering performance, the Cool shades collection offers an attractive finish. It is supported by Qualicoat Class 1 and Class 2 certification and is in line with AAMA 2603 and 2604 requirements.
* In Bangkok, for example, using Twilight from the Cool shades collection (TSR 31%) instead of a standard dark grey colour (TSR 10%) on low insulated window frames can reduce the annual energy consumption of the building by 2.1%.
** "Impact of the TSR Value on the Users Comfort and the Energy Performance of Buildings" ai3, October 2013 in Germany.
A vision of colour
The Cool shades collection is available in a wide range of colours to match the architect's vision and provide the desired impact. This innovative powder coating can be applied to lots of building components including:
- Window frames
- Curtain walls
- Shutters
- Louvres
- Wall panels
- Roofs
- Handrails
A Jotun GreenSteps product
This product isn't just a step towards outstanding protection for your property; it is also a step towards a better environment. It is one of many Jotun products that qualify to be a part of the Jotun GreenSteps programme - a programme that makes a significant difference to the world we all share.
This is done through steps like waste and hazardous material reduction, product innovations that reduce energy usage, new processes that lower our carbon footprint and the creation of more products with lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. By using this Jotun GreenSteps product, you are part of a journey to a greener, more colourful world.
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Colour assurance
All our colours are developed with unique recipes specifically designed for Jotun products. Jotun guarantees correct colour rendering only with the use of Jotun's products and pigments. Please note that substrate, gloss, lighting conditions and other product finishes might influence the appearance of the colours. Due to variations in screen settings and operating systems, the colour that appears on your screen may not be the exact result of what you achieve. Digital colours are provided as a guide only.
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