Landscape & Urban Design Issue 57 2022 | Page 50

GARDEN DESIGN
HARMFUL UV RAYS
SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO CAPTURE THE SUNS UV RAYS & DISSIPATE THEM SAFELY AS HEAT
UV RAYS DISSIPATED AS HEAT

UV PROTECTION OIL

Sustainable modern architecture has evolved into the industry standard for construction projects , generating a flood of designs incorporating natural materials , such as wood . Pervasive across sectors , this trend can be seen in the construction of houses , flats , offices , and public buildings , amongst others .
However , by nature such materials are perishable and without maintenance will rapidly deteriorate .
UV Protection Oil is the latest high-performance addition to the specialist range of ArmourFlex coatings from Barrettine , offering an efficient solution to protect exterior wood facades and vertical surfaces . Armourflex UV Protection Oil has been formulated with a careful balance of UV absorbers and antioxidants , designed to capture the damaging UV rays from the sun and dissipate them safely away as heat . In turn , this averts greying and hinders swelling , shrinkage , splitting , and warping of wooden surfaces . With performance-tested resins the product also resists water and dirt , thereby reducing potential discolouration from fungal attack . This gives an overall picture of healthy timber , with an extended service life and reduced maintenance expenses .
Wooden facades will regress to grey and warp if left unprotected , even for relatively short periods of time . This necessitates the expense of re-cladding and reduces the eco- credentials of the design . UV Protection Oil retains the cladding as a protected investment , looking new for longer and maintaining its structural integrity . The product will not crack , peel or flake when subjected to the intense variety of our annual weather cycle .
The product is not limited to wide expanses of cladding , it is equally suitable for exterior doors , window frames and joinery , to protect the wood against UV damage and weathering .
Application is easy , the product glides onto the wood with a brush or roller . Both coats can be applied within one working day and cured by morning .
Barrettine are a Bristol-based , UK manufacturer with over 140 years history , specialising in highquality protective wood coatings for Professionals . With access to esteemed global chemical suppliers , Barrettine select the best raw materials for their products to achieve the first-class durability expected from Trade- performance products . Through diligent product development , this allows them to answer modern construction challenges with innovative new solutions .
Contact us for all enquiries : Email : sales @ barrettine . co . uk
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