Paving the Way for a Cooler Tomorrow
At CoolSeal, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices and programs to help municipalities, private sector institutions and construction professionals create a more resilient infrastructure, positively impacting the health and wellbeing of their current and future residents.
Energy Savings
CoolSeal lowers surface temperatures, mitigating the urban heat island effect. This contributes to cooler urban areas, which can improve comfort and reduce the need for air conditioning, leading to energy savings.
Improved Quality of Life
The reduced surface and air temperatures make outdoor spaces more comfortable and safer for pedestrians and pets, encouraging outdoor activities and potentially contributing to healthier lifestyles.
Preservation of Resources
By reflecting sunlight, CoolSeal prevents asphalts from absorbing too much heat, which can cause degradation over time. This extended lifespan means fewer resources needed for repairs and replacements, conserving materials and reducing the demand for new resources.
How It Works
Reflective Formula
Temperature Reduction
Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Sustainability
Create Change With Us
Allow the CoolSeal team to provide technical support and assistance with sustainability, heat mitigation, and climate planning programs, and assist with grant preparation.
Heat mitigation planning and implementation support
Sustainability and climate program consultation
Grant writing, application preperation and submission
CoolSeal at Work
Get the latest updates on cooling communities and creating change.
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FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about CoolSeal's innovative asphalt sealcoat.
Urban heat islands lead to higher energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions as people and businesses increase their use of air conditioning and fans. Without carbon dioxide-absorbing vegetation, more emissions enter the atmosphere.
Reducing surface temperatures and mean radiant temperature can lead to less energy use in the summer. Planting more trees and increasing vegetation cover, green spaces, and rooftop gardens helps absorb carbon dioxide, as well as protect against erosion and reduce stormwater runoff. Using surface materials like CoolSeal, which incorporates recycled materials in its formula and is free of polymers, hazardous volatiles, and carcinogenic additives, provides additional environmental benefits.
CoolSeal reflects 30% more sunlight and lowers surface temperatures by 10-16℉, compared to uncoated asphalt. It can lower surface temperatures by up to 20℉ as compared to black-coat asphalt. It also lowers subsurface temperatures by nearly 5℉, resulting in long-lasting surfaces that reduce maintenance needs and save on costs.
CoolSeal by GuardTop® is a fully green alternative to conventional sealcoats, which contain polymers and contribute to urban heat islands. CoolSeal is water-based and formulated with recycled materials, free of harmful chemicals.
CoolSeal is manufactured with recycled materials and doesn’t use fossil fuels like tar coal or bitumen. It’s been proven to lower surface temperatures by an average of 12 degrees Fahrenheit during peak afternoon heat, as compared to traditional products. This cooling effect not only creates more comfortable environments, it can help decrease energy demand, which is associated with lower associated air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, when applied correctly, CoolSeal lasts twice as long as conventional sealcoats and increases the longevity of asphalt, thus reducing the cycle of asphalt replacement and waste.
CoolSeal engages in education and outreach on the issue of urban heat islands, as well as collaborates with forward-thinking institutions like the U.S. Green Building Council.