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4 Types of Tests for Coated Glass

The Constructor

Coated glass is an industrial glass product onto which metal oxides are sprayed in the form of thin coatings (0.01 µm) that alter the light.

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High-performance coating systems

Construction Specifier

Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. The primer and topcoat contain a water-based PVDF resin ideal for air-dry, field-applied coatings. Preserving modern history.

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How To Safely Use Sealants and Coatings During Construction

Construction Marketing

There are many different types of sealants and coatings used in building construction. When applying sealants and coatings to any surface, you need to make sure that you’re following the standard safety guidelines. Protective coatings and sealants are very important for protecting surfaces like your floors.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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How specifying powder coatings contributes to sustainable design

Construction Specifier

By Fiona Levin-Smith Powder coatings have been around for a long time. Most people know them as tough, beautiful, protective coatings, used on metal substrates and available in many colors. However, what many people do not realize is there are different types of powder coatings with different performance capabilities.

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How to avoid floor coating failures

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy the Sherwin-Williams Company By Mark Merrifield Any contractor hired to apply a floor coating wants to ensure a few important characteristics about the concrete substrate which will support the flooring. All these factors are important to consider for a space before selecting THE RIGHT floor coating.

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A Fresh Coat or a New Approach? Unpacking the Pros and Cons of Renovation

Civiconcepts

When considering improvements to a property, deciding between a mere aesthetic refresh with a fresh coat of paint and undertaking a comprehensive renovation to imbue new functionality and style can […]