{
  "type": "industrie",
  "lang": "en",
  "translation_of": "collectivites",
  "slug": "public-sector",
  "title": "Reflective Roof Coating for Public Buildings",
  "status": "publish",
  "secteurs": ["collectivites"],
  "seo": {
    "titre_seo": "Reflective Roof Coating for Public Buildings: -10°C Under the Roof, No AC | Covalba",
    "meta_description": "Reflective roof coating for schools, gyms and public buildings: up to -10°C under the roof, no air conditioning needed. Protect your occupants from the heat and keep your energy budget in check.",
    "canonical": "https://www.covalba.fr/en/industries/public-sector"
  },
  "sections": [
    {
      "layout": "hero",
      "variante": "standard",
      "eyebrow": "Public buildings",
      "titre": "A reflective roof coating for public buildings.",
      "lead": "Keep your public buildings cool all summer with a passive solution that protects your budget.",
      "image": {
        "path": "images/collectivites/hero-batiment-public.webp",
        "alt": "Public building exposed to the sun"
      },
      "stats": [
        { "value": "-8 to -10°C", "label": "under the roof" },
        { "value": "Passive solution", "label": "no air conditioning" },
        { "value": "Summer comfort", "label": "no extra energy use" }
      ],
      "cta_primaire": { "label": "Request a quote", "lien": "/en/diagnostic", "style": "primary" }
    },
    {
      "layout": "logos",
      "entete": {
        "titre": "Public building managers already trust us"
      },
      "source": "custom",
      "logos_custom": [
        { "nom": "Ville d'Antony" },
        { "nom": "Joinville-le-Pont" },
        { "nom": "Arcueil" },
        { "nom": "Digne-les-Bains" },
        { "nom": "Villebon-sur-Yvette" },
        { "nom": "Vaires-sur-Marne" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "layout": "grille_cards",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Why act now",
        "titre": "The heat hits *the most vulnerable.*",
        "intro": "Schools, gyms and public buildings are often barely air-conditioned, with large roofs that build up heat."
      },
      "cards": [
        {
          "icone": "users",
          "titre": "Vulnerable occupants",
          "texte": "Children, older people and athletes cope poorly with heat peaks.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/hero-batiment-public.webp", "alt": "Public building in summer" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "thermometer-sun",
          "titre": "Buildings unbearable in summer",
          "texte": "Gyms, halls and schools may have to limit or suspend their activities.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/gymnase-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Large public building exposed to the sun" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "snowflake",
          "titre": "Energy budget under pressure",
          "texte": "Air-conditioning everywhere is expensive, when finances are already stretched.",
          "image": { "path": "images/distribution/problem-climatisation.webp", "alt": "Technical cooling equipment" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "file-text",
          "titre": "Rising air-conditioning bills",
          "texte": "The hotter the roof gets, the harder the existing cooling systems work.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/mairie-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Administrative building with a reflective roof coating" }
        }
      ],
      "colonnes": "4",
      "theme": "clair",
      "transition": "All these problems share a common cause: a roof that absorbs heat instead of reflecting it back."
    },
    {
      "layout": "texte_image",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "The Covalba solution",
        "titre": "Your roof reflects *instead of heating up.*",
        "intro": "Air-conditioning a school or a gym usually costs a lot. The reflective coating stops the heat at the source, with no energy use."
      },
      "contenu": "<h3>Conventional roof — up to 80°C at the surface</h3>\n<ul><li>Dark surface</li><li>Absorbs heat</li><li>Strains air conditioning</li></ul>\n<h3>Reflective roof — up to 90% of radiation reflected</h3>\n<ul><li>Light-colored surface</li><li>Stays cooler</li><li>Reduces the thermal load</li></ul>",
      "image": {
        "path": "assets/industrie/logistique-solution-coolroof.webp",
        "alt": "Reflective roof coating"
      },
      "position_image": "droite",
      "liste": [
        { "texte": "Passive: no energy use" },
        { "texte": "Applied from the outside, while the building stays open" },
        { "texte": "Compatible with steel deck, bitumen and membrane" },
        { "texte": "Durable: 8 to 10 years of performance" }
      ],
      "note": "For a public building, this coating fits naturally into a strategy of cost control and summer comfort."
    },
    {
      "layout": "tableau_comparatif",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Durability",
        "titre": "A public investment is judged over the long term.",
        "intro": "On a large public roof, redoing the work too soon costs more than choosing a durable system from the start."
      },
      "entetes_colonnes": [
        { "texte": "" },
        { "texte": "Standard acrylic coating" },
        { "texte": "Covalba polyurethane system" }
      ],
      "lignes_comparatif": [
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "" }, { "texte": "Low cost to apply" }, { "texte": "Built to last for public buildings" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "Price per m²" }, { "texte": "~€10" }, { "texte": "€18-20" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "Service life" }, { "texte": "2-5 years" }, { "texte": "8-10 years" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "Over 10 years" }, { "texte": "€25-30" }, { "texte": "€18-20" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "-" }, { "texte": "Reflectivity drops quickly" }, { "texte": "Durable polyurethane resin" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "-" }, { "texte": "Chalking and yellowing" }, { "texte": "Anti-UV finishing varnish" } ] },
        { "cellules": [ { "texte": "-" }, { "texte": "More frequent reapplication" }, { "texte": "Reflectivity retained longer" } ] }
      ],
      "colonne_mise_en_avant": 3,
      "texte_apres": "Covalba polyurethane coatings and finish topcoats are designed to preserve reflectivity and protect the existing waterproofing."
    },
    {
      "layout": "texte_image",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Asset value",
        "titre": "A reflective roof coating: a budget you can plan and stronger asset value.",
        "intro": "For a public building, summer heat is about protecting occupants and looking after the buildings in your charge. A reflective coating handles both without heavy works."
      },
      "contenu": "<ul><li><strong>-20%</strong> — on air conditioning, where fitted</li><li><strong>8-10 years</strong> — of performance</li><li><strong>-8 to -10°C</strong> — under the roof</li><li><strong>+Value</strong> — enhanced asset value</li></ul>",
      "position_image": "gauche",
      "note": "A passive, visible action that adds value to your building assets while protecting the existing waterproofing from UV and heat.",
      "cta": { "label": "Request a quote", "lien": "/en/diagnostic", "style": "primary" }
    },
    {
      "layout": "chiffres",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Measurable benefits",
        "titre": "Cooler buildings, protected occupants, a budget you can plan.",
        "intro": "The reflective coating improves summer comfort without putting air conditioning everywhere."
      },
      "figures": [
        {
          "value": "-8 to -10°C",
          "sublabel": "From the first summer",
          "label": "under your roof"
        }
      ],
      "theme": "clair"
    },
    {
      "layout": "grille_cards",
      "cards": [
        {
          "icone": "users",
          "titre": "Protected occupants",
          "texte": "Students, residents, athletes and staff enjoy a more bearable environment."
        },
        {
          "icone": "school",
          "titre": "Buildings usable in summer",
          "texte": "Halls, schools and gyms stay more usable during hot periods."
        },
        {
          "icone": "snowflake",
          "titre": "Lower energy costs",
          "texte": "Less cooling needed where air conditioning already exists."
        },
        {
          "icone": "shield-check",
          "titre": "Protected roof",
          "texte": "The coating protects the waterproofing from UV and heat."
        },
        {
          "icone": "check-circle-2",
          "titre": "Enhanced asset value",
          "texte": "A passive, visible action that adds value to your building assets."
        }
      ],
      "colonnes": "3",
      "theme": "clair",
      "transition": "Each type of building has its own challenges."
    },
    {
      "layout": "grille_cards",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Your buildings",
        "titre": "A solution for every public building.",
        "intro": "Schools, gyms, healthcare residences and administrative buildings do not have the same usage constraints."
      },
      "cards": [
        {
          "icone": "school",
          "titre": "Schools and nurseries",
          "texte": "Application possible during school holidays.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/ecole-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Schools and nurseries" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "users",
          "titre": "Gyms",
          "texte": "Large non-air-conditioned volumes that overheat quickly.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/gymnase-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Gyms" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "check-circle-2",
          "titre": "Residences and healthcare",
          "texte": "Populations highly vulnerable to heat peaks.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/ehpad-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Residences and healthcare" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "building-2",
          "titre": "Administrative and cultural buildings",
          "texte": "Better comfort for staff and the public.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/mairie-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Administrative and cultural buildings" }
        },
        {
          "icone": "map-pin",
          "titre": "Depots and workshops",
          "texte": "Large exposed roofs on technical buildings.",
          "image": { "path": "images/collectivites/depot-atelier-coolroof.webp", "alt": "Depots and workshops" }
        }
      ],
      "colonnes": "3",
      "theme": "clair",
      "transition": "The next step is fitting the work around how your buildings are used."
    },
    {
      "layout": "etapes",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "The process",
        "titre": "4 steps. *Building stays open.*",
        "intro": "Your buildings stay open, with work scheduled during off-peak periods where helpful."
      },
      "etapes": [
        {
          "titre": "Study and assessment",
          "texte": "We analyze the roof and size the coating system to fit it."
        },
        {
          "titre": "Preparation",
          "texte": "The surface is cleaned and the area secured."
        },
        {
          "titre": "Secure application",
          "texte": "Spray application from the outside, while the building stays open."
        },
        {
          "titre": "Inspection and follow-up",
          "texte": "Final inspection and long-term support."
        }
      ],
      "reassurance": "Average duration: 2 to 5 days · Can be scheduled during school holidays",
      "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HOB5OVH0Ac"
    },
    {
      "layout": "chiffres",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "Concrete results",
        "titre": "Measured results *in the field.*",
        "intro": "Real-world figures and public reference projects offer proof between peers."
      },
      "figures": [
        { "value": "-7.5°C", "label": "in surface temperature" },
        { "value": "3 to 6°C", "label": "of indoor cooling" },
        { "value": "-20%", "label": "on air conditioning, where fitted" }
      ],
      "theme": "sombre"
    },
    {
      "layout": "references_grille",
      "entete": {
        "titre": "Case studies to help you plan."
      },
      "mode": "secteur",
      "secteur": "collectivites",
      "filtres": false
    },
    {
      "layout": "logos",
      "source": "custom",
      "logos_custom": [
        { "nom": "Ville d'Antony" },
        { "nom": "Joinville-le-Pont" },
        { "nom": "Arcueil" },
        { "nom": "Digne-les-Bains" },
        { "nom": "Villebon-sur-Yvette" },
        { "nom": "Vaires-sur-Marne" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "layout": "faq",
      "entete": {
        "badge": "FAQ",
        "titre": "Your questions, *our answers.*",
        "intro": "The questions that come up most often among technical managers and public building managers."
      },
      "questions": [
        {
          "question": "Does the work disrupt day-to-day operations?",
          "reponse": "<p>No. Everything is done from the outside. Your buildings stay open, and the work can be scheduled during school holidays.</p>"
        },
        {
          "question": "Is a reflective coating worth it if my building has no air conditioning?",
          "reponse": "<p>Yes. That is actually the most common case: the main payoff is summer comfort without putting in air conditioning.</p>"
        },
        {
          "question": "Does the coating really cut my energy bill?",
          "reponse": "<p>Yes, where there is air conditioning: by dropping the temperature under the roof, the coating eases the cooling load, so consumption falls.</p>"
        },
        {
          "question": "How does the application work?",
          "reponse": "<p>Your own contractor applies the coating from the outside of the roof. Covalba provides the technical specifications and supports your team or professional applicator.</p>"
        },
        {
          "question": "Which types of roofs are compatible?",
          "reponse": "<p>Steel deck, bitumen, membranes and concrete, including older roofs after a technical assessment.</p>"
        },
        {
          "question": "How long does it keep working?",
          "reponse": "<p>Covalba coatings hold their reflectivity for 8 to 10 years, far longer than low-cost alternatives.</p>"
        }
      ],
      "json_ld": true,
      "cta": { "label": "Another question? Let's talk", "lien": "#contact-public-sector", "style": "ghost" }
    },
    {
      "layout": "cta",
      "variante": "final",
      "titre": "Keep your occupants cool, for the long term.",
      "texte": "Tell us about your building and discover its potential. Quote and sample available on request.",
      "reassurances": [
        { "texte": "Custom study within 48 hours" },
        { "texte": "Sample available on request" },
        { "texte": "Dedicated technical support" }
      ],
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      "cta_secondaire": { "label": "Talk to an expert", "lien": "/en/diagnostic", "style": "secondary" }
    },
    {
      "layout": "contenu_seo",
      "intro": "<h2>Reflective roof coating for public buildings: summer comfort and a budget you can plan.</h2>\n<p>For a public building manager, summer heat is about protecting occupants and looking after the buildings in their charge.</p>",
      "sections": [
        {
          "titre": "Why public buildings overheat",
          "contenu": "<p>Schools, gyms and administrative buildings often have large dark roofs over spaces that are rarely air-conditioned.</p>"
        },
        {
          "titre": "How a reflective roof works",
          "contenu": "<p>A reflective roof bounces back the sun and sheds heat instead of storing it.</p>"
        },
        {
          "titre": "Protecting vulnerable occupants",
          "contenu": "<p>Children, older people and athletes feel heat waves the hardest.</p>"
        },
        {
          "titre": "A low-energy solution",
          "contenu": "<p>Once on, the reflective coating works with no energy and trims the bill where there is air conditioning.</p>"
        },
        {
          "titre": "A coating that lasts",
          "contenu": "<p>Covalba polyurethane coatings last 8 to 10 years and protect the existing waterproofing.</p>"
        }
      ],
      "sources": [
        { "label": "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Heat Island Group." },
        { "label": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Reflective Roofs." },
        { "label": "Akbari H. et al., roof albedo studies." },
        { "label": "Santamouris M., passive cooling." }
      ],
      "replie": true
    }
  ]
}