Exterior paint with extended guarantee
Winter conditions such as wind, rain and colder temperatures can all take a toll on the exterior of buildings, leading to damaged and fading paint finishes.
Extreme variations in temperature can cause surfaces and paint coatings to expand and contract, causing paint to chip, crack or peel, especially if you do not use high-quality, durable exterior paint.
Plascon asserts that its high-quality, durable Micatex exterior paint helps protect surfaces against the effects of temperature fluctuations and harsh winter elements. The ultraviolet-resistant, water-based coating is enhanced with a combination of special-grade mica for stretch and marble for strength that provides its signature WeatherTough protection.
The paint film of Plascon Micatex is said to be twice as thick as other conventional paints and 23% tougher than a leading competitor, ensuring exterior walls are well protected from the elements.
The company notes that South Africa has a diverse climate that requires diverse approaches to winter-proofing. Winter temperatures may reach freezing point at high altitudes, such as in cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Polokwane and Rustenburg, while coastal regions such as KwaZulu-Natal have milder winter temperatures – although parts of that province, such as the Drakensberg, may also experience snowfall. In the Western Cape, winter rain and wind are likely to be more concerning than the cold.
Micatex’s improved water resistance and durability is designed to protect exterior surfaces from breakdowns caused by varying climatic conditions. Plascon has also added its Polycell fine crack filler to the Micatex formula, for increased toughness and protection. The new formula helps ensure that hairline cracks are covered, further preventing damp ingress on exterior walls.
Plascon has recently increased its original 13-year guarantee to a 15-year guarantee.
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