Paints, varnishes, protective treatments
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar provides a guide to waterproofing practice, which includes reference to British Standards, common causes of failure, prevention and best practice. Advice on design, application and installation are included, as well as an appreciation of codes of practice and design criteria to ensure a project is waterproofed.
For over 100 years IKO has produced innovative solutions for the waterproofing industry. Its principal goal is to make life easier for the specifier and contractor by taking responsibility for the design and manufacture of all DPC and cavity systems. It provides a bespoke and complete solution for every project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 90 minutes
This seminar has been designed to provide architects and other construction industry professionals with an understanding of the importance of specifying flame retardant coatings to protect walls and ceilings in public buildings, including information on how to protect internal linings and the importance of flame retardant coatings to meet Building Regulations and fire safety guidelines.
Johnstone’s Trade is a brand of PPG Industries, the largest coatings company in the world. A leading brand of decorative paints, Johnstone’s Trade is committed to progressing product performance. It specialises in high performance trade paints, wood care products and performance coatings. It prides itself in going above and beyond to ensure that it exceeds its customer’s expectations.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
The perception of exterior colours is not constant. It changes with the position of the observer, distance, weather, season, light, etc. This CPD seminar looks at factors affecting colour perception, the relevance of lightness and Light Reflectance Value (LRV), the concept of colour mapping, how we see colour, and the properties of colour.
NCS UK offers colour expertise, products and training for specifiers and manufacturers. The full range of NCS products is shown online together with interesting case studies, CPD materials, and a link to NCS Navigator. NCS – Natural Colour System is an international colour standard used worldwide by major coatings and other manufacturers for their product colour ranges.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar provides an overview of galvanizing and powder coating systems that provide superior corrosion protection, combined with colourful aesthetics. It takes the attendee step-by-step through the process, discusses its features and benefits, and offers advice on how to specify the system. It also includes examples and case studies.
Highland Colour Coaters provides a hot dip galvanizing and powder coating service to a wide range of industries. Geographically, it services Scotland and the north of England. It is a member of the Galvanizers Association and approved applicator for Akzo Nobel and IGP powder finishes. It can handle material up to 15m long for galvanizing and 7m long for powder coating.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes