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> From: only great work is done in monkish silence
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Leland Torrence
> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 8:21 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Coating analysis interpretation
>
>
> Dan,
> I have no experience with this particular product, however I
> looked at the site and the descriptions. This looks very
> much like a typical elastomeric or LBC (Lead Barrier
> Compound). My best luck with any of these is on masonry
> surfaces (block and stucco), however, condition of the
> substrate is everything and verification of proper thickness
> of application is very difficult. We used FiberLock a number
> of times in the middle, late nineties. It is similar in
> finished thickness and elasticity and is applicable by
> spraying, The product is warranteed for twenty years. It
> holds small deteriorated substrates well (good bubbles,
> Guinness Book blisters) and rips or peels like a skin where
> moisture has been an issue. The thickness poses other
> problems. You need a carpenter to refit all the friction
> surfaces (windows, doors) so that after application the fit
> is right. It will hide your problems longer, but ask the
> representative what to do when you have to repaint if for
> some reason it does not last forever as they claim. In
> general, I think it is probably a poor choice for wood and
> needs a careful look for historic work as it is not very reversible.
> Let's hear from MikE on this. By the way, Edison
> Coatings products have been used on an almost finished terra
> cotta façade restoration in (you guessed it, New Haven!) and
> look fabulous. The color match and glazed look are the best
> I have seen to date. Best, Leland
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: only great work is done in monkish silence
> [mailto:BULLAMANKA-> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Becker, Dan
>
> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 4:36 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Coating analysis interpretation
>
>
> We historic district staff in North Carolina are starting to
> see requests in historic districts for a regionally
> advertised product, "Spray-on Siding," from a company named
> Alvis Coatings, Inc. based in NC ("ALVIS Spray On Siding is a
> special blend of resins and polymers that are designed to
> look like fresh paint but endure like siding."). It was very
> hard to get any technical data on what exactly it is. They
> have now posted some ASTM test data on their website. I am
> wondering if anyone on the list would care to look at this
> info and interpret the numbers for me. It would be greatly
> appreciated. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the test data.
>
http://www.sprayonsiding.com/sprayon.html
The other question I can't get any info on is methods of surface preparation and application. It could be the greatest thing since sliced bread but if they have to blast the surface to get it to stick, that would be bad. So I'll keep poking around on that issue.
Thanks,
___________________________________________________
Dan Becker, Exec. Dir. "What's this? Fan mail
Raleigh Historic from some flounder?"
Districts Commission - Bullwinkle J. Moose
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