Refurbishment and Restore Issue 16 2019 | Page 28

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Earthborn Silicate used for medieval hall house NEW 3D BIM SERVICE LAUNCHED BY ISO CHEMIE Foam tape sealing company ISO CHEMIE has extended the scope of its specialist services with the launch of new 3D BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology. The move will enable architects and designers to integrate high quality scaled digital information around window and door sealing solutions as part of their 3D visualisations and client presentations. BIM is playing an increasingly significant role in the design and delivery of large and complex fenestration projects and installations in the UK. A listed north Devon home, built around 1550, has been given a contemporary look thanks to its redecoration with Earthborn paints. Product information and specification data from the company’s joint sealing tapes, multi- function joint sealing tapes and in-front-of-wall installation systems such as Winframer will be available initially for downloading free as BIM-ready items via www.portal.iso- chemie.eu or an external database. It can also be used in CAD software such as ‘Autodesk Revit, while an electronic CAD product catalogue will be available as a supplement to this as more products are at the planning stage. More at www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/ home/ or email  [email protected] The previous owners limewashed it inside and out, but current owner Simon Clarke said: “The house is built of Devon cob, a clay soil based building material. It’s important that these old, natural walls can breathe, to prevent damage caused by moisture build up. So I needed breathable paints, but I didn’t want to use limewash again. I wanted to create a more contemporary feel, use a wider palette of colours and avoid the regular repainting that’s needed with limewash.” Simon’s research drew him to Earthborn paints, which can be used straight over existing limewash. He selected Earthborn’s Ecopro Silicate Masonry system for the external walls. The Ecopro Silicate Masonry System offers a durable, easy to use alternative to limewash and conventional masonry paints. The result is a very hard wearing, water and weather resistant barrier. It offers the same high levels of breathability as limewash but is easier to use and lasts much longer. Useful for any porous mineral surface, Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint gives a classic matt finish that will not yellow with time. It even helps prevent algae growth and mould. For further information visit: www.earthbornpaints.co.uk RONSEAL ADDS PIONEERING PRODUCT TO BBA CERTIFIED WOODCARE RANGE Ronseal has expanded its bespoke trade range of BBA accredited wood care products to include the new Ronseal Trade 10 Year Woodstain. Mark Pereira, Trade Product Manager at Sherwin Williams, said: “We’ve had a wonderful response from trade channels since we re- launched these products in April 2017, and we’re certain the 10 Year Woodstain will be just as welcome for our trade customers. The range of Ronseal Trade products was launched in April 2017 following research with merchants and end users that identified an increased demand for Ronseal’s well respected woodcare products in the trade segment. “The product has been designed to help make the lives of professional builders and tradespeople that much easier. The decade of protection it provides, as well as its BBA certification offers added assurance of quality from an independent body.” The innovative new 10 Year Woodstain product helps professional tradesmen protect exterior wood for even longer. Rainproof in only one hour and with added protection to resist cracking, peeling and blistering, its unique formulation means you only have to paint exterior windows and doors once and they will stay protected and looking great for the next ten years. The revolutionary product - the only one promising a decade of weatherproofing on the UK market – has been created by Ronseal’s Research and Development team using new resin technology to provide a barrier against whatever the great British weather tries to throw at it, including UV rays and wet, cold, icy, conditions. 28 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk Like the original nine products in the range, Ronseal 10 Year Woodstain has been independently accredited by The British Board of Agrément (BBA), an independent certification recognised throughout the industry as a symbol of quality and performance. As well as Ronseal Trade 10 Year Woodstain, the range includes: • Ronseal Trade Decking Protector • Roseal Trade Total Wood Preserver • Ronseal Trade Fencing Stain • Ronseal Trade Crystal Clear Exterior Varnish • Ronseal 5 Year Woodstain • Ronseal Trade Danish Oil • Ronseal Trade Ultra Tough Floor Varnish • Ronseal Trade Ultra Tough Polyurethane Hardglaze Varnish • Ronseal Trade Quick Dry Interior Varnish