An external wall has to deal with rain, wind-driven moisture, UV exposure, dust, temperature changes and, depending on the substrate, capillary water absorption. The right protection therefore depends on what the wall is made of, what finish it has, and what the building needs to achieve.
Weatherblazer approaches elevation protection as a surface-specific weatherproofing system rather than a one-product-fits-all coating. The objective may be water repellency, breathability, protection of an exposed façade, preservation of the existing appearance, or a combination of these.
From site assessment and substrate preparation to product selection, application and written warranty, the system is planned around the actual façade condition rather than simply selecting an exterior paint.
Exterior walls often show the symptom before the source is properly understood. A suitable system begins with identifying the substrate and the type of exposure.
Porous masonry and mineral substrates can absorb water during repeated rain exposure.
When an exterior coating does not manage vapour movement appropriately, trapped moisture can contribute to deterioration of the finish.
Moisture movement can bring salts and dirt to the surface, affecting the appearance of the façade.
Persistently wet exterior surfaces can encourage unwanted biological growth, particularly in damp or shaded conditions.
Cracks, damaged plaster and weak areas need to be assessed and repaired before the protective system is applied.
Some façades must retain their existing texture, colour or natural appearance, requiring a different type of protection.
The system is selected according to the façade substrate, existing finish, exposure and desired final appearance. Weatherblazer's current elevation/wall product range includes Stoneblazer, Weatherblazer Si Paint, Heatblazer, Brickblazer / Concreteblazer, Wallblazer Clear and Wallblazer Ultra. citeturn1search1
A silicone-resin-emulsion based weatherproof paint designed to reduce water uptake while retaining water-vapour permeability.
Weatherblazer Si Paint is designed not to block the micro-porosity of the mineral substrate. According to the supplied TDS, treated pores remain capable of water-vapour movement while capillary water uptake is prevented.
Designed for exposed brick and raw concrete façades where the architectural character of the substrate is intended to remain visible.
For natural-stone façades and claddings where water, staining, algae and weathering need to be controlled without unnecessarily changing the character of the stone.
A water-dilutable, spray-applied treatment for vertical walls where conventional waterproofing may not be practical because of space constraints or where the existing appearance needs to remain substantially unchanged.
The supplied TDS specifies a clean, dry substrate, removal of algae/mould where present, dilution with water and low-pressure spraying until flood saturation is achieved.
Part of Weatherblazer's elevation/wall product range for projects where protection from weather and heat exposure needs to be considered together.
Weatherblazer's current elevation/wall range also includes Wallblazer Clear and Wallblazer Ultra. Final selection is made after assessing the substrate, existing finish and required performance.
The starting point is the wall, not the product.
Where the substrate is mineral and the façade needs weatherproofing while retaining vapour movement.
Weatherblazer Si PaintWhere the architectural brick finish is to remain exposed while reducing water uptake and weathering.
BrickblazerWhere raw concrete is part of the architectural expression and requires exterior protection.
ConcreteblazerWhere stone façade or cladding needs protection against water uptake, staining and biological growth.
StoneblazerWhere a penetrating treatment is preferred and conventional surface waterproofing is difficult or undesirable.
WallblazerWhere the elevation forms part of a wider building-protection strategy involving weather and heat exposure.
Heatblazer / site-specific systemA durable façade system begins before the first coat or spray application.
For suitable mineral façades, the supplied Weatherblazer Si Paint TDS describes a silicone-resin system that combines water repellency with water-vapour permeability.
The system reduces water uptake and produces a strong beading effect so liquid water is less readily absorbed into the substrate.
The supplied TDS states that the coating retains water-vapour permeability rather than sealing the mineral pores as a conventional film-forming coating would.
The TDS lists resistance to UV light and describes retention of the coating's elastomeric property.
The beading effect helps water roll off along with surface dirt, supporting a cleaner-looking façade.
For Wallblazer, the supplied TDS specifically describes reduced algae/fungus growth through water and dirt repellency.
Weatherblazer's supplied material describes long-lasting weather protection and reduced maintenance as key objectives of the system.
Tell us what your elevation is made of, what problem you are seeing, and whether you need to preserve the existing appearance. We will assess the façade and recommend the appropriate system.
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