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Frequently asked questions about air- and water-resistive barriers

By Paul Grahovac, LEED AP; Sponsored by PROSOCO, Inc.

There is a vast array of air barrier products on the market. Multiply the number of air barrier products by the types of wall assemblies, and you get an almost limitless range of scenarios for air barriers.It’s no wonder that even the professionals have questions. Here are some of the most common – with the answers.

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Ultraviolet Polyurethane Dispersions for Site-applied Floor Coatings - Provide an Eco-friendly Floor Coating Option

By Ramesh Subramanian, Michael Dvorchak, Charles Gambino and Bob Wade, Bayer MaterialScience LLC; Sponsored by Bayer MaterialScience LLC

Ultra Violet Curable Polyurethane Dispersions (UV PUD) were successfully used in waterborne site applied floor coatings. The substrates coated were wood, vinyl and concrete. The coatings were cured using a high intensity UV floor curing unit. The benefits of this environmentally friendly & green technology are very low odor, ultra low VOC, minimum down time, ease of use, operator friendly and high performance coatings.

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Developing and Field Testing High Build Aliphatic Moisture Cure Coatings

By Ahren Olson, Bayer MaterialScience, USA; Sponsored by Bayer MaterialScience LLC

The next generation of aliphatic moisture cure urethane (MCU) topcoats has been developed through new resin development and advancements in MCU formulation knowledge. This new technology drastically improves upon current commercial aliphatic MCU topcoats, which are typically applied between 2-4 mils of dry film thickness (DFT). A new aliphatic prepolymer engineered specifically for high build MCU coatings, allows formulators to develop can stable MCU topcoats that can be applied up to 8 mils DFT with 10-12 mils sag resistance.

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Efflorescence Solutions for Masonry and Concrete

Sponsored by Nawkaw Corporation

This paper defines and describes "efflorescence," how and why it occurs on masonry and concrete substrates, and how it can be removed and prevented.

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Warranties for Architectural Metal Coatings: A Comparative Review

By PPG Ideascapes; Sponsored by PPG Industries

For architects, specifiers, consultants and building owners, the strongest protection from potential liabilities is a solid, enforceable warranty backed by a world-class coatings manufacturer and delivered through a trusted, proven supply chain.

The following document identifies and explains the elements of a metal coatings warranty so end users can thoroughly evaluate the applicable terms and conditions and obtain the most effective coverage.



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Kelly-Moore Paint Company
Low VOC

Kelly-Moore Paints, based
in California, has lowered VOC levels in all of our architectural paints. Click the link to see product details.


SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
SSPC Announces
2011 Show

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