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The Help Desk section of the Patterson Protective Coatings Ltd website will assist you with everything you need, from technical expertise at the project outset through to its completion. It’s our duty as suppliers of brands such as Jotun, Rustoleum, Tor Coatings, Remmers & Flexcrete is to provide you with the knowledge to ensure that the product specified is suitable or the task at hand.

We pride ourselves on the relationship we have with our clients, so if you have any questions please contact us and we will be happy to help you find the answer you are looking for.

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BS476 parts 6 & 7

“National Class” is the rating achieved after testing to the BS476 test. There are many aspects and parts to this test, but the two that we as coatings suppliers are concerned with are as follows:

BS 476 part 6: Fire Propagation Test.

This measures the amount of heat released when the product under test is burned. This is essentially a pass/fail test.

BS 476 part 7: Surface Spread of Flame Test.

The test produces a fire rating of Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending upon how far a flame travels over a coated surface. Class 1 is the best rating i.e. the lowest flame spread.

To achieve Class 0 a product must achieve Class 1 in the Part 7 test and also pass the Part 6 test.

Fire Upgrading Coating Systems.

A “Fire Upgrading” Coating System is one that has been tested on the Warrington Class 4 “Blue Board” and upgrades the fire rating.

  • A Class 1 Fire Upgrading System will reduce the “Blue Board” surface spread of flame to Class 1.
  • A Class 0 Fire Upgrading System will reduce the “Blue Board” surface spread of flame to Class 1 and significantly reduce the amount of heat released.

The Warrington Blue Board has become the standard test substrate upon which all fire-upgrading coating systems are tested. The board is a multi layer painted test substrate used for assessing the performance of fire upgrading coating systems to simulating real life scenarios where surfaces may have had numerous redecoration’s. When ignited, it is designed to illustrate a worst case scenario in  terms of combustibility and rapid spread of flame. The test gives specifiers a known performance level for measuring a coating systems fire performance claims.


 

What is the Liquid Roofing & Waterproofing Association

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association represents the fastest growing sector of the construction industry. Suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects, liquid membranes have delivered proven performance in the UK since the 1970’s with literally millions of square metres laid.

the liquid roofing & waterproofing association patterson protective coatings The aim is to raise awareness of both the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquid applied waterproofing systems and provide independent advice for specifiers.

Many of the UK and Europe’s leading manufacturers of liquid applied membranes are members of the association, along with their approved contractors and suppliers.

This diverse member mix means the LRWA can act as a collective voice for the industry, providing guidance on industry standards and best practice.

The comprehensive range of products and services available means our members can provide solutions throughout a project, whether it’s the roof, balcony, basement, walkway or car park.

To ensure specifiers get the very best solutions and expert installation we recommend using LRWA member companies. These are businesses that are devoted to best industry practice and aim to supply and install their systems to a client’s complete satisfaction.

All our manufacturer members have to meet stringent quality criteria before membership with the LRWA can be approved.

This includes:

  • Having their own quality systems that meet ISO 9001 standards
  • Providing trained technical staff to give support in the office and out on site
  • Achieving independent product accreditations such as BBA and ETA certificates
  • Developing their own approved contractor schemes and providing full training for these contractors
  • Supplying systems with a minimum 10 year guarantee

One of our biggest achievements has been the development of apprenticeship and up-skilling programmes for contractors, which helps to keep installation quality high and supports the young installers of tomorrow.

As part of this we have established the LRWA Liquid Applied Membrane Training Centre, in conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and the Construction Library; created online training modules in liquid waterproofing in conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and Construction Library; and provided a RIBA approved online CPD to educate specifiiers.

We provide technical guidance for specifiers through Guidance Notes and the LRWA Code of Practice, and our members work together to ensure liquids are represented within industry standards such as the BREEAM Green Guide to Specification.

Through partnerships with other roofing trade associations, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and the Institute of Roofing, the LRWA is working hard to move the flat roofing industry forwards and ensure quality products with quality installations.

Helpful Guidance & Downloads from the LRWA:

LRWA – Inspection or roofs, balconies and walkways

LRWA – Substrates for Liquid Waterproofing

LRWA – Generic Types of Liquid Waterproofing

LRWA – Roof, Balcony and Walkway Refurbishment

LRWA – Health and Safety Considerations

LRWA – Safe use of Systems

LRWA – Specification Guidance

LRWA – Profiled Fibre Cement Cladding

LRWA – Metal Profiled Sheet Roofing and Cladding

LRWA – Roof, Balcony and Walkway Code of Practice

 

What is FeRFA – The Resin Flooring Association

What is FeRFA - The Resin Flooring Association

What is FeRFA – The Resin Flooring Association represents the major product manufacturers, specialist contractors and surface preparation companies, raw material suppliers and specialist service providers within the UK Resin Flooring Industry. As the association dedicated to seamless resin flooring for over 40 years, FeRFA leads the way in providing advice, guidance and training support.


What does FeRFA stand for?


Useful Publications:

FeRFA Guide for: Specification & Application of Resin Floor Systems

FeRFA Guide for: Selection of Resin Floor Systems

FeRFA Guide for: Slip Resistance of Resin Flooring

FeRFA Guide for: Chemical Reisistance of Resin Flooring

FeRFA Guide for: Deck Waterproofing & Wearing Surfaces for Car Parks

Seamless resin flooring provides a high performance, durable finish to suit both industrial and commercial applications. Specialist hygienic, slip resistant, chemical resistant and anti static systems are available to satisfy the demanding requirements of today’s industrial environments. FeRFA, the Resin Flooring Association, represents the major product manufacturers, specialist contractors and surface preparation companies, raw material suppliers and specialist service providers within the UK Resin Flooring Industry. FeRFA is the training provider for resin flooring, surface preparation and screeding.


To assist in the process of choosing the correct product for your particular needs, FeRFA has produced a classification system for the different floor types. The following classifications are also used in BS 8204-6

FeRFA Type 1-  Floor Seal

FeRFA Type 2 – Floor Coating

FeRFA Type 3 – High Build Floor Coating

FeRFA Type 4 – Multi – Layer Flooring

FeRFA Type 5 – Flow Applied Flooring

FeRFA Type 6 – Resin Screed Flooring

FeRFA Type 7 – Heavy Duty Flowable Coating

FeRFA Type 8 – Heavy Duty Resin Flooring

What is an Intumescent Coating?

Intumescent Coatings are used as a method of protecting steelwork in the event of a fire. On exposure to heat they expand to many times their original thickness forming a “char” which insulates the underlying steelwork, thus extending the structures time to collapse. Consequently, personnel within the vicinity have time to vacate the building and the fire service will be afforded a greater time period in which to bring the fire under control.

Steelmaster Fire Protection

What is Norsok M-501?

M-501 Surface Preparation and Protective Coating.

This NORSOK standard gives the requirements for the selection of coating materials, surface preparation, application procedures and inspection for protective coatings to be applied during the construction and installation of offshore installations and associated facilities.

This NORSOK standard cover paints, metallic coatings and application of spray-on passive fire protective coatings.

The aim of this NORSOK standard is to obtain a coating system, which ensures

  • Optimal protection of the installation with a minimum need for maintenance
  • That the coating system is maintenance friendly
  • That the coating system is application friendly
  • That health, safety and environmental impacts are evaluated and documented.

 

NORSOK M-501

Jotun NORSOK Coating Systems

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What is ISO 12944?

ISO 12944 is an International Standard to ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors, and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.Unprotected steel in the atmosphere, in water and in soil is subject to corrosion that may lead to damage. Therefore, to avoid corrosion damage, steel structures are normally protected to withstand the corrosion stresses during the service life required of the structure.

There are different ways of protecting steel structures from corrosion. ISO 12944 deals with protection by paint systems and covers, in the various parts, all features that are important in achieving adequate corrosion protection.  The attached table will summarise the process that Specifiers should consider when specifying the correct protective coating.

Introduction to ISO 12944

 

What are the basic requirements for protecting structural steel?

First of all check our Steel Preparation Standards – a great starting point for any steel job. After that the purpose of this guide is to explain, in terms of modern concepts, the basic requirements for protecting structural steel with paint and metallic coatings, the systems commonly used and their significance in relation to the protective properties required. The emphasis is on the protection of onshore structures, such as buildings, bridges, factories, and industrial plants in which the process environment contributes to the corrosion hazard.

UK Guide for Coating Structural Steel

What can cause coating failures and defects?

Coatings suffer failures and defects for a number of reasons. These could include formulation, surface preparation, application, drying and curing times and conditions, and environmental exposure, with more than one contributing factor often being involved. Failures and defects can manifest themselves at various times in the life of a coating. Prior to application, they can take the form of settlement and skinning, during application as runs and sags, shortly after application as solvent popping and orange peel, and during service as blistering and rust spotting. This guide will explain each defect/failure, showing examples that will help you the contractor/inspector evaluate your coating to the root cause of the problem.

Coating Failure & Defects

How do I prepare a surface before applying a protective coating?

Surface preparation is the essential first stage treatment of a substrate before the application of any coating. The performance of a coating is significantly influenced by its ability to adhere properly to the substrate material. It is generally well established that correct surface preparation is the most important factor affecting the total success of surface treatment. The presence of even small amounts of surface contaminants, oil, grease, oxides etc. can physically impair and reduce coating adhesion to the substrate.

Have a look at the guide below for more information on surface preparation.

Surface Preparation for Coatings

 

How do I estimate the volume & cost of a protective coating?

Coating Calculations Guide

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