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• Features & Benefits
• Application
• Application For Water Repellency
• Application For Pavements & Walkways
• Limitations

Features & Benefits

• Subject to the type of substrate applied to, the product offers resistance to the following; water, dirt, oil, grease, atmospheric pollutants and vehicle fumes
• Pre-packaged and ready for on-site use
• Non-sacrificial, so once cleaned, will not need to be re-coated
• Aesthetically, the exterior remains cleaner as dirt merely runs off the surface whenever water hits the facade
• Specially formulated with exceptional hydrophobic properties. As water hits the surface, it simply beads off the exterior and takes any dirt, grime or soil in its path with it, reducing maintenance costs
• Hydrophobic qualities also make the surface more resistant to mould, algae and mildew
• Protects facades with non-film forming coating
• Does not alter surface appearance
• Excellent penetration
• Long-lasting protection
• Water-based with zero VOC’s
• Can be used on damp substrates
• UV and weather resistant
• Does not create a vapour barrier and allows the building to breathe and assists in keeping the substrate dry from rain and moisture
• Allows moisture inside the building to escape into the atmosphere in a controlled way

Ideal for:

• Horizontal and vertical surfaces on new construction
• Retrofit and refinish projects
• Over Parex External Insulation Facades
• Render, masonry, timber or concrete substrates
• Protecting facades or surfaces that are located near the coast, situated in highly exposed locations or where the wind driven index ratings are ‘Severe’ or 'Very Severe'

Application

• All contact surfaces must be sound, clean and dry. Remove all loose material, paint, plaster and oily deposits
• Subject to application, protect adjacent surfaces, plants, pathways, walls etc. from splashes. Remove all splashes immediately with clean water
• Product is ready to use. However, if the product is stored for a long period of time, it may need to be stirred or shaken
• Apply at temperatures between 5°C and 25°C. Work in the shade and avoid applying to walls that have just received direct sunlight or are still warm, as the product will dry too quickly before subsequent coats can be applied
• Typical curing times at 20°C:
  • Touch dry: 1-2 Hours (Depending on the substrate and temperature)
  • Surface dry: 6 Hours (Depending on the substrate and temperature)
  • Overcoat: Wet on wet (30 mins)

Application For Water Repellency

• Subject to substrate porosity, Paraguard is applied to the surface in two or more flood coats (the surface must become fully saturated with Paraguard), either by paint brush, lambswool roller or airless spray gun followed immediately by the use of a lambswool or paint brush, working the product well into the substrate, ensuring all areas are fully coated
• Make sure that applications commence from the bottom of the work area and continue vertically up the substrate, brushing in any runs as you go with a suitable painter’s brush
• Ensure a single elevation is completed in a single application otherwise uneven coverage may occur
• Subsequent coats must be applied before the previous coating has dried i.e. wet on wet within 30 minutes of the first application
• If substrate starts to dry quickly then there isn’t enough Paraguard present and more should be applied immediately
• For surfaces that are located near the coast, situated in highly exposed locations or where the wind driven rain index ratings are ‘Severe’ or Very Severe’, always apply a third flood coat
• Avoid streaking of the products

Application For Pavements & Walkways

• Paraguard is to be applied to the surface in 1 - 2 flood coats, depending on the porosity of the surface
• Make sure that you work from one side to the other to ensure an even coverage is provided throughout
• If the substrate starts to dry quickly then there isn’t enough Paraguard present and more should be applied immediately

Limitations

• Wear suitable protective equipment e.g. gloves, eye and face protection etc.
• Shake well before use
• Store product in frost-free conditions. If product is accidentally frozen, place at +20ºC and after several hours, shake well to ensure even distribution
• If spraying always use appropriate protective eyewear and face mask and if using internally always ventilate the room
• Protect adjacent surfaces from splashes. Remove all splashes immediately with clean water