A Technologically superior coating
A typical coat of paint provides about 1 mil (.001 inches) dry film thickness. The Liquid Vinyl system consists of a bonder and topcoat of liquid vinyl which leaves a coating with a dry film thickness of about 18 mils, over 15 times thicker than a typical coat of paint! Applying Liquid Vinyl will not change the architectural appearance of the building and is approved for use over wood, stucco, cement, brick and metal, virtually any paintable surface.
Best of all, think of the money you will save. Although the initial cost is more than a regular paint job, its dividends can pay off handsomely for years to come as you save money on future exterior maintenance and repainting costs. No more dealing with painters every few years. Liquid Vinyl will even increase the value of your home. It is an investment that makes sense more than ever.
Liquid Vinyl Siding is different
The thickness of the Liquid Vinyl system is not the only reason it is a superior coating. An exterior coating must possess all four of these qualities for lasting protection and long-term durability;
Elasticity,
Breathability,
Resist
water penetration
Complete memory retention.
Liquid
Vinyl Siding has over 600% elasticity which allows it to expand and
contract with the substrate without cracking or splitting during
temperature changes. It also has complete memory retention.
After stretching, it always comes back to its original shape
without sagging or cracking, unlike latex paint. And in addition
to having the ability to shed
water, it is still very permeability which is necessary to
allow the coating to 'breathe'. If a coating does not have enough
permeability, moisture gets trapped behind the coating causing
blisters to form and leading to eventual cracking and peeling.
What makes Liquid Vinyl Siding unique to other coatings is the high content of PVC used in the coating. During the curing process, the PVC molecules align in a specific formation creating the needed permeability and at the same time, the ability to repel water. The microscopic gaps that remain between the PVC molecules allow tiny vapor particles to escape but are too small to allow larger water molecules to penetrate.
Engineered to withstand the most extreme of climates, Liquid Vinyl Siding is one of the most durable coatings you will find. Whether the climate in your area is hot and humid, damp and cold or arid, the Liquid Vinyl Siding system will give your home or business lasting beauty and the protection it deserves
Environmentally safe
Liquid
Vinyl Siding is an eco-friendly product. It is a
water base material low in VOC content (volatile organic
compounds). It meets or exceeds all EPA guidelines. The
manufacture of vinyl uses as little as one-third the energy of
alternative materials and releases less carbon dioxide (a
greenhouse gas) than many competing materials. Almost all
the scrap generated is recyclable. Recent studies have shown
that vinyl products are safe and environmentally acceptable
throughout their life, from extraction of materials to recycling/disposal.
The European Commission recently concluded a comprehensive
review of 250 life-cycle assessments of PVC and competing
materials and found that vinyl products offer environmental
benefits equal to or better than those of other
materials. Regular latex paint contains ingredients that can harm fish and
wildlife and contaminate our food chain. Millions of gallons of
leftover latex paint are poured down drains and discarded in
landfills every year. The government has been mandating the
removal of key components in paint that are harmful to the
environment. Unfortunately, the components that have been
removed are the components that gave paint durability and has
drastically degraded its usefulness. Coating with Liquid Vinyl not
only saves you money, but is helping the environment. Why not
end the senseless painting cycle forever?
AM-VI-CO Liquid Vinyl Technical data