ECO LIFESTYLE HOMES COATINGS
Super Therm®: Specs and Uses
ALL OUR COATINGS ARE MADE IN THE USA
Uses:
Residential:
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Reduce energy costs and increase comfort by coating roofing and interior and exterior walls to keep heat in during winter or heat out during the summer
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Insulate swimming pool decking on concrete to provide a cool surface to sit and walk on
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Reduce fuel consumption with motor homes
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Reduce risk of condensation on cold water pipes
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Insulate air conditioning unit outer casings to prevent reductions in efficiency due to heat build up inside the housing
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To provide a fire-resistant coating for substrates. Super Therm® has a "0" fire and smoke spread and will not contribute to flame
Industrial and Commercial:
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Reduces energy costs and increases comfort by coating roofing and interior or exterior walls to keep heat in during winter or heat out during the summer
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Insulate freezers or refrigeration units to protect goods and reduce costs
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Reduce fuel consumption with refrigerated trucks
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Protect goods by insulating long haul trailers designed to carry perishables
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Reduce risk of condensation on cold water pipes
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Insulate oil and gas storage tanks to prevent evaporation and heat build-up
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Insulate air conditioning unit outer casings to prevent reductions in efficiency due to heat build up inside the housing
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Provide a fire-resistant coating for substrates. Super Therm® has a "0" fire and smoke spread and will not contribute to flame
Agricultural:
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Reduce heat stress and increase livestock profitability by applying to all animal shelters, especially poultry, cattle, hogs, and horses
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Insulate freezers or refrigeration units to protect goods and reduce costs
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Protect goods by insulating long haul trailers designed to carry perishables
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Reduce heat stress during animal transportation by applying to vehicles
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Reduce energy costs and increase comfort by coating roofing and interior/exterior walls to keep heat in during winter or heat out during the summer
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Insulate hot pipes against heat loss and personal injury
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Reduce risk of condensation on cold water pipes
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Provide a fire-resistant coating for substrates. Super Therm® has a "0" fire and smoke spread and will not contribute to flame
Application
Although Super Therm® can be applied by non-professionals, ELH and SPI recommends using a SPI certified applicator. SPI certifies ECO LifeStyle Homes assemblers during our training classes.
Preparation:
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Surface must be clean and completely dry, with no loose debris or particles, rust, dirt, oil, films or residues of any kind. SUPER THERM® will cover previous coatings if they are fully adhered to the surface
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If over-coating an existing paint, make sure all gloss is removed from surface by sanding or minimum blast
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Mechanically stir, as ceramics will tend to settle
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Remove all filters from spray equipment
Application methods:
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Airless or pot sprayed: tip size .029-.032; apply in one coat using crosshatch method
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Roller: use 3/4" nap commercial roller; apply in two coats
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Brush: use soft bristle brush; apply in two coats
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Vertical surfaces should be applied in two coats
Applied rate:
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100 sq. ft./gal. (9 sq.m./gal.)
Film thickness:
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Wet: 14-16 mils (350-400 microns)
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Dry: 8-10 mils (200-250 microns)
Temperature:
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50 degrees F (10 degrees C) - 194 degrees F (90 degrees C)
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72 degrees F (22 degrees C) best
Dry times:
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1 hour to touch at 72 degrees F (22 degrees C)
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4 hours to recoat
Full cure:
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14 – 21 days
Limitations:
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Not suitable for underwater use of any kind
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Not recommended as the only fire protection material to be used in residential or industrial construction
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Do not use as a stand-alone floor coating
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Do not used directly on food preparation surfaces
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Super Therm® can be tinted, but darker colors will reduce effectiveness
Super Therm is specially blended for ECO LifeStyle Homes wall and roofing systems by Superior Products International II, Inc.