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News Release from: Akzo Nobel | Subject: Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2008
New Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish from
Sikken
Use of Sikkens' new Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish at The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a superb example of how modern technology can enhance traditional structures.
The building in question is an historic church, which is located within the 80-acre dockyard estate, one of Kent's major tourist attractions This important part of Britain's national heritage - which is on the shortlist of potential World Heritage Sites - is home to numerous structures and buildings designated as Ancient Monuments, the highest form of statutory protection given to buildings in the UK
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We have proactively launched this product in response to imminent 2010 EU legislation standards, which set limitations for VOC content of coatings at such a level that the current generation of alkyd-based paints will no longer be compliant," comments Rebecca Wells, product manager at Sikkens.
"Thus we are leading the market with Rubbol XD, which offers increased advantages over comparable products".
"The application benefits are the same as traditional alkyd-based paints, but Rubbol XD achieves significantly higher performance in terms of colour and gloss retention, and outdoor durability, and it features a high initial gloss level".
"Gloss retention is also 40% better than any known alkyd paint".
Durability is a major advantage at The Historic Dockyard, with Rubbol XD offering typically eight to 10 years before maintenance is required".
""We are delighted to be able to offer such an advanced product to the Trust, with whom we have an excellent relationship," comments Andy Brown of Sikkens".
""Because of this close alliance, the Trust has also benefited from our extended service, which includes training the members of staff on maintenance of the many Sikkens products used throughout the Dockyard".
"This is an ongoing regime that helps to maintain the properties and keep the coatings in pristine condition".
"The Trust has used the Sikkens brand extensively throughout the Dockyard development, and the launch of Rubbol XD gives an even wider choice in the ongoing maintenance and refurbishment of the historic site.".
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