Principle of operation KOFATERM

Principle of operation KOFATERM
KOFATERM is a line of water-based paints and pastes that provide thermal reflective coatings capable of saving up to 40% of energy in both hot and cold climates. These products contain densely packed microspheres that reflect over 90% of thermal radiation conducted by electromagnetic waves in the full spectrum of visible light, including thermal (infrared) waves. These waves attempt to penetrate a partition, such as a wall or a roof, scattering inside it before ultimately passing through to the other side. KOFATERM coatings act as a barrier reflecting them away from the surface.
Hot climate
Hot climate
In hot climates, the sun is the main source of heat, and it raises the temperature of the surface of the façade and roof to 80°C (176°F). Prolonged exposure to such high temperatures causes excess heat to penetrate the partition, decreasing insulation efficiency. Some thermal insulation materials may also suffer permanent damage and material degradation thus losing their thermal resistance properties. The thermal energy that penetrates the partition disperses within it, eventually making its way into the interior of the room.


Cold climate

Cold climate
In cold climates, the use of KOFATERM coatings indoors causes the reflection of thermal energy waves off the surface of the internal walls. The desired temperature inside the room is retained, warm air does not penetrate the partition and does not escape to the outside. This significantly reduces the demand for energy required to heat the room. Dependent on previously used thermal insulation materials application of KOFATERM PAINT results in up to 40% energy savings used for heating. The effectiveness of our solution is best illustrated by“before and after” thermal imaging photos of the surfaces treated with KOFATERM coatings.

Temperate climate
Temperate climate
In the summer, the external coating will protect the partition against heating it by the sun, preventing the heat from penetrating the interior of the building. Reducing the temperature in the middle of the room will reduce the energy demand of the air conditioner by up to 40% or eliminate the need for its use altogether. In addition, the coating will protect existing thermal insulation materials against degradation.


The use of KOFATERM coatings inside and outside the building solves all problems related to thermal modernization of buildings in a temperate climate.
What are microspheres?

What are microspheres?
The contents and size of the microspheres in the coating are very carefully selected depending on their intended use to maximize their efficiency. Our coatings and pastes eliminate the phenomenon of local water vapor condensation known as thermal bridges (in corners, intersections, joints, etc.), that commonly occurs in enclosed spaces.
Range of reflection of electromagnetic waves (visible and infrared light)