Chemistry Protects

Sustainable Solutions for Roofing

CHEMIstry PROTECTs
through Sustainable Solutions for Modern Roofing

BASF The Chemical Company is the worlds

BASF offers the construction industry one of the

leading chemical company and a reliable partner

most comprehensive portfolios of raw materials,

of the construction industry. With high-quality

formulations, and systems for energy-efficient and

products, innovative system solutions, and

sustainable construction. Designed to meet the

intelligent services, we provide the ideal

requirements and needs of sustainable planning,

combination of ecology and economy.

building, and living, these solutions are a central

prerequisite for improving the durability and energy
efficiency of modern roofs. Thus, they make a
significant contribution to resource conservation
and cost control.
Sustainable, responsible, and reliable.

For thousands of years and across all cultures,

roofs are a symbol of the human need for shelter.
To have a roof over ones head represents
independence, well-being, and security.
Its precisely these inner values that count.

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CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM ENERGY LOSS, COLD, AND HEAT

INDEPENDENCE
through Energy-efficient Insulated Roofs

The optimization of thermal insulation plays a

The rule is that every climate zone, but also

key role in buildings. Already 1520% of the

every season presents other challenges

heating energy of a building is lost due to a

toward the natural temperature control within

poorly insulated roof.

buildings. Optimized insulation solutions for roofs

protect from cold or heat, reduce costs, and are

Against the backdrop of disproportionately

characterized by an exemplary ecological balance.

increasing energy costs and a growing global

This is a challenge for the construction industry,

commitment to protecting the environment,

which was solved thanks to the cooperative

energy efficiency, sustainability, and a sense

support from BASF.

of responsibility have become essential values

in the construction industry.

BASF insulation materials are designed for the

versatile roof constructions of steep and flat
roofs. They effectively increase the energy
efficiency of new and existing buildings, reduce
CO2 emissions worldwide, and thus make an
important contribution to environmental protection.

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM ENERGY LOSS, COLD, AND HEAT

The highly efficient insulation materials made

The black expandable polystyrene beads

Whether it be for steep roofs or especially for

of BASFs polyurethanes Elastopor H (PUR)

Neopor (EPS) from BASF are processed by

flat roofs as a durable inverted roof construction,

and Elastopir (PIR) are characterized by a

foam manufacturers to make silvery-grey

extruded polystyrene hard foam (XPS) Styrodur C

very low thermal conductivity, high resistance,

insulation materials that can be used in the

has been known for more than 40 years for its

and long durability. Produced by insulation

most diverse flat or steep roof constructions.

excellent thermal insulation, low water absorption,

material manufacturers as insulation boards,

Insulation materials made of Neopor provide

and high compressive strength. Free of CFC,

form-sprayed foam, or sandwich elements, they

up to 20% better insulating performance than

HCFC, and HFC, it contains air as cell gas.

offer ideal solutions for the thermal insulation of

conventional EPS.

almost all roof constructions.

www.styrodur.com
www.neopor.de

www.pu.basf.de/insulation

Sample applications

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM HEAT THROUGH SOLAR RADIATION

WELL-BEING
through a Cooler Roof

We spend most of our lifetime in closed rooms.

Roofing with solar-reflecting coatings not

In these familiar surroundings, well-being is

only protect the people in houses, offices,

especially important. Particularly during heat

or industrial buildings from summer heat,

waves, an unbalanced room temperature has

they can also counteract the urban heat island

a negative impact on the quality of life and

effectthe heating up of inner city areas in

personal performance levels.

contrast with the suburbswhen used

extensively over large areas.

The solutions offered by BASF in the form of

solar-reflecting roof coatings, whose innovation
is based on functional pigments, stand for
intelligent and climate-friendly roofs. They
contribute significantly to a reduction of roof
temperatures, which has a positive effect on
the total energy balance and the comfort of
a building.

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM HEAT THROUGH SOLAR RADIATION

Functional pigments, such as Paliogen Black

and Sicopal Black, ensure that surfaces,
despite their dark colors, heat up much less

POLYCERAM and PLASTICERAM are used

in the sun. This can lead to a temperature

for coating steel or aluminum bands for metal

reduction of up to 20C on the roof surface.

roofing elements. The coatings provide optimal

Incidentally, roof coating systems for the

corrosion protection and give roofing color and

renovation of concrete roofing tiles, clay

brilliance. The use of functional pigments and

tiles, or artificial slate panels from RELIUS,

their solar-reflecting effect provide for cooler

a subsidiary of BASF, can be equipped with

roofs.

the Cool Colours Technology by RELIUS.

www.basf-coatings.com

www.cool-colours.de

www.basf.de/pigments

Solar radiation also serves to the sustainable use of sun energy on

roofs. Colo-Fast provides a rapid, inexpensive, and secure framing
for photovoltaic panels and solar collectors. Seluris is an all-round
solution for the cutting, cauterizing, texturing, and doping of photovoltaic
cells. Basotect is used for the insulation of side walls and back sides
of flat plate collectors.

Sample applications

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM MOISTURE AND WEATHERING

SECURITY
through Reliable, Durable Roofing

Every property is an investment in the future.

Through high-quality raw materials such as

Changing climatic conditions and increasing

dispersions and innovative sealing systems,

weather and climate extremes represent new

BASF makes a responsible supporting contribution

challenges for the entire construction industry.

toward fulfilling these requirements on modern,

Challenges for sustainable solutions.

secure roofing.

The sustainability of buildings significantly

depends upon durability and weatherresistance of the utilized building materials.
Roofs are a particularly sensitive point for
any property. For good reason, it is one of
the oldest symbols for shelter and security.
It must be able to resist rain, snow, and hail,
just as it needs to be protected from weathering.

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS FROM MOISTURE AND WEATHERING

Dispersions such as Acronal are raw materials

for coating materials, for the protection of
concrete roof tiles and fiber cement plates, or

With Elastocoat C, neuralgic leaking zones,

The fully bonded CONIROOF roof waterproofing

for flexible roof coatings. Moreover, they are

such as complex roof connections, dome lights,

system consists of a series of individually balanced

used for fiber bonding in technical nonwovens,

or air-conditioning ducts can be smoothly

primers, waterproofing membranes, and top coats.

such as in carriers for bituminous roofing

and permanently sealed without joints. Simply

As a liquid applied system laps, welds or seams

membranes, under-tile layment membranes,

sprayed onto the roof, the polyurethane system

are fully avoided. It has been designed to provide a

or shingles. BASF dispersions improve the

hardens in seconds and also seals vertical

performance expectancy of at least 25 years, even

durability and weatherproofing of roofing

surfaces. Free of solvents and catalysts, it

under extreme climatic conditions. For complex

materials and fulfill decorative purposes.

has excellent resistance.

roof geometries with many details, a significantly

higher reliability is obtained than with conventional

www.basf.de/dispersions

www.elastocoat.com

sealing membranes.
www.construction-chemicals.basf.com/coniroof_en

Sample applications

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS

Dialog
Ensures the Right Solution for Your Roof

Roofs are a symbol for shelter and security.

With high-quality raw materials, formulations, and

Good planning and the use of appropriate

systems, BASF offers first-class products for roofs.

materials are decisive in ensuring that every

Through these solutions and intensive dialog with

client can enjoy these properties for a long time.

our clients and partners, we preserve the value of

Architects, planners, investors, and construction

your property.

companies must have access to building materials

that fulfill structural, ecological, and economic
requirements.

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Sustainable, responsible, and reliable.

CHEMISTRY PROTECTS

Politics and society are always presenting

planners and investors with new challenges.
The European legislation has an increasing
influence on the regulations relating to climate
protection and energy efficiency for buildings.
With our excellent knowledge of materials,
combined with your market and industry
knowledge, as well as your sense for trends,
we can fulfill these needs with trend-setting
products to provide optimal solutions to your
construction needs.
Talk to us.
construction.europe@basf.com

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