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Owning a house means you also need to know when and how to maintain it. When you’ve lived there for some time, it’s inevitable that you start noticing changes happening to the building’s exterior.
These problems cause your house to look aged and you won’t be at peace coming home knowing there are parts of your house damaged. So here are seven common issues homeowners face and how to solve them:
#1 Hairline cracks
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Cause: Changing humidity levels and temperature that leads to the wall surface contracting and expanding.
Solution: Remove all surface contaminants by washing or scrubbing it. Then allow it to dry before painting over the cracks. Remember to use the right sealer and topcoat for this.
A proper coating system will ensure the pores on the concrete are sealed to prevent any further water penetration into substrate.
#2 Efflorescence
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Cause: Migration of water-soluble salts from cement surface that didn’t completely dry before being painted.
Solution: Wash off affected areas thoroughly using a high-pressure water jet so that any dirt or deposits are removed. Let it dry before using a sealer and a topcoat. A proper coating system protects your walls from the mild alkalinity moisture from substrates that cause efflorescence.
#3 Fungus
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Causes: This happens when there’s dampness on the cement surface.
Solution: Scrub or use a high-pressure water jet to remove algae or fungus. Use the correct fungicidal wash, followed by the correct sealer, and topcoat for lasting protection. The right coating system and coatings with anti-fungal properties will kill film spoilage species and inhibits growth of fungus.
#4 Powdery/chalky surface
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Causes: Construction work of skim-coated surface or plastic ceiling.
Solution: Use a high-pressure water jet to remove powdery materials from the surface. Allow it to dry before using the proper sealer and topcoat. A proper coating system enhances the inter-coat bonding, which provides good depth of penetration with the finishing topcoat.
#5 Peeling
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Causes: Expired old paint film or an incorrect painting system was used.
Solution: Remove by using a scrapper or a high-pressure waterjet. Dry completely before using a sealer and a topcoat. Using the right coating system ensures good depth of penetration to enhance adhesion for subsequent topcoats.
#6 Watermark
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Cause: Moisture escaping to the surface that wasn’t fully dry before it was painted.
Solution: Let the wall dry naturally or flash the wall with a spotlight. Then, use a sealer followed by a topcoat. The proper coating system is effective against alkalinity and moisture from the walls attacking the topcoat.
All issues can be solved through a proper coating system provided by Nippon Paint. Good news is Nippon Paint WEATHERBOND range features Sun-Proof, Rain-Proof and Anti-Fungus paint properties. Also, they provide seven years’ Weatherbond Protection Plan for your exterior walls so you can prevent further issues.
Nippon Paint WEATHERBOND range provides:
- Seven years of protection
- Sun-proof, rain-proof and anti-fungus properties
- Durable against harsh weather
- Tougher resistance against dirt, algae, flaking and efflorescence
- Tougher resistance against peeling, flaking, fading and chalking
- UV protection for long lasting colours
- No added lead and mercury. It’s eco-friendly!
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