The new RE2020 environmental regulations, in force since January 2022, have marked a turning point in the French building sector. The aim is to build better, by reducing the carbon impact of materials, improving energy performance and promoting summer comfort. In this context, biosourced coatings like the one developed by Absolin are the allies of choice. Here's what building professionals need to know.
RE2020: what are we talking about?
The RE2020 regulation replaces RT2012. It has three major objectives:
- Reducing the carbon footprint of buildings from the outset
- Improving overall energy performance
- Optimizing summer comfort in the face of climate change
It requires a life cycle analysis (LCA) of materials right from the design phase, with particular attention paid to greenhouse gas emissions.
Why are biobased coatings strategic?
Biobased materials are made from plant, animal or renewable resources. Absolin plaster, formulated with flax, lime and marble powder, meets these criteria perfectly.
Benefits under RE2020 :
- Low carbon footprint thanks to local production and natural materials
- Contribution to indoor air quality, with VOC absorption
- Durability and non-toxicity
They help reduce the IC construction indicator, one of the RE2020 flagship indicators (carbon impact linked to materials).
What are the benefits for contractors and architects?
Opting for a biosourced coating means winning on several fronts:
- Enhancing the project's environmental credentials (HQE, BREEAM, etc.)
- Additional points in the low-carbon construction approach
- Answers to the needs of public and private sector clients committed to the ecological transition
It's also a strong marketing asset when it comes to invitations to tender, particularly for public or tertiary sector projects.
How can coatings be integrated into the RE2020 approach?
Integrating a biobased rendering into an RE2020 building involves :
- An Environmental and Health Declaration Sheet (FDES ) or INIES sheet, available for each component.
- Careful choice of thickness and substrate to optimize performance
- Overall consistency with the rest of the building: bio-sourced insulation, ecological paints, low-carbon joinery
Absolin provides its partners with technical data compatible with environmental modeling tools (such as ELODIE or OneClick LCA).
Meeting growing customer demand
End-users (individuals, social landlords, local authorities) are increasingly sensitive to sustainability issues. Integrating a natural coating :
- Meets CSR expectations
- Reinforces confidence in building quality
- Enhances the asset value of the property
Professionals who have mastered these materials are therefore better equipped to respond to a rapidly changing demand.
Focus on Absolin coating
Developed in France after three years of research, Absolin coating is a patented product that ticks all the RE2020 boxes:
- Biosourced materials with very low carbon impact
- Local manufacturing and full traceability
- High aesthetic quality and durability
- Improved thermal and acoustic comfort
Its use reconciles regulatory performance and architectural requirements.
Anticipation means control
In a demanding regulatory context, biobased coatings like Absolin's are no longer a marginal option: they are becoming a strategic lever for building professionals. Mastering their use, knowing their value in the carbon chain, and integrating them right from the design stage is a requirement of sustainable construction.
RE2020 is an opportunity to transform the sector. By adopting innovative, environmentally-friendly solutions, you can meet today's challenges and prepare for the future.