Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

About the Provider

Arkema aims to become a leader in Specialty Materials by offering its customers the most sustainable and innovative solutions to meet their needs. Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema designs materials to address the ever-growing demand for innovative and sustainable materials, driven by the challenges of new energies, new technologies, the depletion of resources, mobility, and increasing urbanization.

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Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals. This course covers the key components and functions of highperformance weatherable coatings and looks at how these coatings contribute to sustainable design

Learning Objectives:

Describe the ways PVDF resin-based coatings, both water based and solvent based, provide a consistent, pristine appearance while achieving durability goals over a variety of substrates as demonstrated in applicable case studies
Discuss why some coatings fail and the important considerations when selecting a coating system for an application, including weathering performance, longevity, and application method
Discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies
Explain how water-based PVDF coatings, by their chemistry and performance, can help design professionals and building owners achieve their sustainability goals.

Provided By:

Arkema, Inc.

Design Category:

(09) Finishes

Applicable Credits

AIA

HSW/LU CE Hour(s)