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    Thin coat System

    Morning all... Without sniffing it I would assume an acrylic topcoat. Each component of the system has different vapour resistivity, and as above it really needs to dry thoroughly, otherwise trapped vapour can de-laminate topcoat. Acrylic is vapour permeable, but at the bottom range...go for...
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    Poor standard of funded work

    I totally agree with you regarding handing out "applicator licences" like confetti, we don`t. The criteria for funded work does require installers to be recognised by the system holder, most installers doing funded work will be PAS 2030 audited/compliant, this requires the employer to ensure...
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    Poor standard of funded work

    There are companies that offer free training courses, only one day as an introduction to the systems and materials. You cannot hold these companies responsible for the skill levels of the operatives put in front of them. After 2-3 hours practical training and theory we hope they have gained a...
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    Poor standard of funded work

    Warranties for this work come in 2 guises, manufacturers and insurance backed. Depending on the problem one of them should kick in to rectify the failed work. SWIGA and QANW offer insurance products for this work, to access these you need to be a member of INCA or NIA. Manufacturers will cover...
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    Poor standard of funded work

    Hi Richard Good post, as you are aware each project should have a specification, most manufacturers state all remedial and any failed existing render or even concrete repairs are carried out prior to installing the system. We monitor projects as best we can, you form a level of trust with the...
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    Building Regs for fire breaks

    Hi, The BBA will refer you BRE 135 which is a recommendation. Usually fire breaks are required on multi storey buildings, and consist of 200mm Lamella board fully bonded with stainless pins, these are installed on the floor slab in a continuous band.However local building control or the fire...
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    Mapei insulated render systems

    Been busy topping up Brownies cholestoral level, he has turned me into a "feeder" We now have notifications relevant to Mapei set up so will be more proactive, any questions please ask. Thanks for visiting us Danny, can see why you hung up the Marshalltown now:RpS_crying:
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    Mapei insulated render systems

    Hi all Just a quick introduction I am Ade from Mapei and we would like to thank you for the nice comments,they are all welcome even from the fatboy in Plymouth. We are at Ecobuild next week and please feel free to attend one of our EWI demonstrations on how to render a 1 Metre panel indoors...
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    Ewi supplies

    Used Mapei on many projects in Europe, no probs there mate :RpS_thumbsup:
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