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KEFA Coating Presentation to New York City Transit 2 Broadway January 25, 2007 Robbie Wood and Regis Doucette 201.664.5487. KEFA Coating. We create dry surfaces We improve the indoor climate Micro porous coatings. KEFA Pedigree. On the market for over 30 years
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KEFA Coating Presentation to New York City Transit 2 Broadway January 25, 2007 Robbie Wood and Regis Doucette 201.664.5487
KEFA Coating We create dry surfaces We improve the indoor climate Micro porous coatings
KEFA Pedigree • On the market for over 30 years • Product applied over 400,000,000 sq ft • In over 40 countries • First application 1975 - Still working • Products are based on 3 patents • Developed in co-operation with • Swedish, US, UK Universities
What is a KEFA Coating ? • A microporous coating • Water based • Harmless to health • Harmless to environment • It works forever • It works automatically/passively • Not a 1-use like intumescents
Some KEFA Benefits • KEFA – Condensation Protection • KEFA – Mold Protection • KEFA – Facade Paint • KEFA – Heat Protection • ALL NATURAL NON-CHEMICAL
Microporous structure providesinteresting properties • Condensation protection • Improves rust protection + detects corrosion • Mold remediation • Insulates • Dries out fresh construction • Improves insulation • Does not attract dust and dirt • Noise damping
KEFA Coatings Speed up evaporation
KEFA Coating requires a cyclic condensation process with dry periodsbetween condensation periods Dew point
The MP structure providesinteresting properties Condensation protection Improves Rust Protection. Detects corrosion Mold Remediation Insulates Dries out construction Improves insulation Does not attract dust and dirt Noise damping
KEFA Coatings Adsorption/evaporation capacity
Surface temperatureover dew point Nocondensation, No corrosion Metal KEFA Coating
Surface temperatureat dew point Condensationformson surface Corrosive stage Nocondensationon KEFA Coating Metal KEFA Coating
Surface temperatureunder dew point Condensation water drippingfrommetal The drop is more corrosive than the film. Metal KEFA Coating
Surface temperatureunder dew point Condensationformsalsobetweenmetaland KEFA Coating. Condensation wateris absorbed and spreadevenlyinthe coat. No corrosive drops Metal KEFA Coating
Surface temperatureover dew point Metal KEFA Coating
Surface temperatureoverdew pooint Dripping stops. Water film still corrosive KEFA Coating surface dries considerablyfasterthan metal surface. No corrosion Metal KEFA Coating
An air streamspeedsup evaporation Metal KEFA Coating
An air streamspeedsup evaporation KEFA Coating driesvery fast Metal KEFA Coating
Condensationon Concrete Differs from condensation process of metal Concrete is a poor heat conductor
Day. High temperature Concrete temperatureatair temperature Nocondensation Concrete KEFA Coating
Evening. Air temperature sinks Concrete temperatureoverair temperature Nocondensation Concrete KEFA Coating
Night. Air temperature sinksfurther Concrete temperatureover air temperature Nocondensation Concrete KEFA Coating
Morning. Air temperature rises Concrete temperaturebelowair temperature Condensation forms onconcrete Condensation formsbetween concreteand GT Concrete KEFA Coating
Late morning. Air temperature rises Concrete temperatureunderair temperature Condensation waterabsorbedby KEFA Coating Concrete KEFA Coating
Noon. Air temperature risesfurther Concrete temperatureatair temperature Condensation waterevaporates KEFA Coating surfacedries out rapidly Concrete KEFA Coating
The MP structure providesinteresting properties Condensation protection Improves Rust Protection. Detects corrosion Mold Remediation Dries out construction Improves insulation Insulates Does not attract dust and dirt Noise damping
Why avoid mold? Mold looks bad and creates smell Mold is an early step in the degradation process Mold can produce mycotoxins Dangerous to your health
Conditions for growth of mold and other organisms Presence of spores Average over the year >3 000/sqftair Nutrition = all organic material Construction material, dust, dirt, pollen Free water Condensation, construction water, leakage water Time and temperature
Probability of mold growth Cold bridges increase aw dramatically RH=aw 1,0 High probability 0,95 Within 4 weeks 0,90 Too cold Too hot Within 8 weeks 0,85 Possible 0,80 Too dry 0,75 14 32 50 68 86 104 122 140 Temperature °F
Norwegian bakery 2 monthsafter application KEFA Antimold Paint 1 Antimold Paint 1
Kefa Also Does Not • Cost extra money over time • Require extra coats of coating every year • And we do not work as designed if • Kefa is top coated by any other coating that would bury our special coating underneath, thereby defeating the purpose of preventing condensation from humid air • There are no natural or induced cycles of drying in the environment (e.g. HVAC)
Why Kefa -- ABC’s • Always work—no power, no “one time only” reaction like intumescent coatings, always “on” • Beautification– avoid unsightly mold, rust, broken concrete, flaking paint • Cost Control from elimination of problems such as recoating requirements, damaged substrates from water, operational interuptions while fixing condensation problem, other….