SpECcoat Firesafe Facade is used where there is
a requirement to exclude water moisture from a
building facade, while it is still breathable.
• Fire resistant
• High bond strength to concrete and masonry
• Excellent flexibility
• Long pot life even at high temperatures
Preparation
It is essential that adequate preparation is carried
out prior to the application of SpECcoat Firesafe
Facade.
The substrate must be clean and completely free
from contaminants including grease, oil and loose
material. Any repairs to the substrate should be
carried out using SpECbuild cementitious repair
mortars.
Mixing
SpECcoat Firesafe Facade is supplied as a two
component pack consisting of a liquid component
and a powder component.
The product cannot be mixed by hand.
The liquid should be poured
into a 20 litre plastic or
metal drum. The powder
should be added slowly
whilst mixing with a spiral
paddle attachment on a
slow speed electric drill.
Mixing should continue
until the product is lump free and for a minimum of
3 – 5 minutes.
Note: Both the components should be stored in a
cool place prior to mixing, as it may reduce the potlife if kept at higher temperature.
Application
The prepared substrate should be dampened using a
fine water spray. Care should be taken with porous
substrates as more extensive pre-soaking will be
required. Any free water on the surface should be
removed immediately prior to applying SpECcoat
Firesafe Facade.
While the substrate is damp but free from standing
water, apply the mixed product by medium hard
short bristle brush, trowel or roller checking that the
first coat is at a wet film thickness of 0.40 –
0.60mm. The product should always be finished in
one direction and never applied at a higher thickness
in one coat.
The second coat should be applied as soon as the
first coat is dry, normally after a minimum of 3 hours
@ 25°C and longer at lower temperatures. This
second coat should again be finished in one
direction, 90° to the first coat, at WFT of 0.40 –
0.6mm.
The total thickness should be 1.0 – 1.20mm.
SpECcoat Firesafe Facade is supplied in 15kg two
part packs.
A complete mixed pack will cover approximately
15m² at 0.5mm WFT/coat depending on the substrate profile.
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