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Solid Protection For Your Foundation
Should You Paint Your Foundation?
Until now, we would have said no, or if you used conventional paint or stain, it wouldn’t last in our climate.
Now, with SurGuard®, the answer is a definite yes!
What is Foundation Parging and Why Should You Protect it?
Parging serves as a smooth, decorative layer of mortar frequently applied over foundation walls, offering a uniform appearance while concealing any cracks or imperfections.
While it’s primarily an aesthetic coating, parging does have the advantage of being paintable.
However, exercise caution when opting to paint over parging, as it’s known for its tendency to absorb and retain moisture which will lead to cracks & crumbling of the parging.
Freeze-Thaw Cycles: One of the most significant challenges in Canada is the freeze-thaw cycles that occur during the transition between seasons. Water can seep into small cracks in the parging and then expand when it freezes, leading to further cracking and deterioration.
Applying waterproof paint over parging is generally recommended for added foundation protection, but be aware that this does trap moisture within the parging layer, accelerating the deterioration of your foundation.
Conversely, forgoing waterproof paint leaves your foundation more vulnerable to moisture damage. The smart choice now is to use our SurGuard Coating as it is fully breathable while giving you long lasting protection from our winters.
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SurGuard® Benefits
A key property that eliminates vapour pressure build-up behind the coating. Water vapour passes freely, thus eliminating the possibility of blistering, peeling, or spalling.
SurGuard utilizes the most stable, inorganic components and pigments to ensure total weatherability and permanency of color. It repels rain, sleet and snow and virtually eliminates vulnerability to the elements.
SurGuard is virtually indestructible. It will not dent, corrode, peel, chip or delaminate. It is unaffected by alkali. Because it is a water emulsion and chemically inert,there can be no acid-alkali reaction,and because of this, there is no subsequent delamination of the coating. It offers excellent resistance to sudden and wide temperature fluctuations.
Liquistone will not support combustion. (UL Rating for flame speed: Zero.) It is completely non-flammable.
SurGuard is available in a full range of colours and textures. Any custom colour can be produced.
SurGuard exceeds all North American standards for V.O.C. content. It contains less than 60 grams of volatile organic compounds. (I.e. Less than 2% per 3.785 Litres). It is water based and very environmentally friendly.
SurGuard has excellent hiding qualities. Small cracks, imperfections and uneven surfaces virtually disappear beneath the coating
SurGuard® is a Proprietary Coating that has be in the International market since 1957, SurGuard® has flourished as a key product line for export. Due to its high performance in extreme temperatures, SurGuard® is an affordable choice for all climate zones. This not sold in stores.
How it works
Service Preparation
Surface preparation is essential. Surface must be dry, clean and free from contaminants. We remove loose, peeling paint; sand edges.
With existing coatings and hard or glossy finishes will be dulled by sanding, sandblasting or other abrasive methods to ensure adhesion.
Pressure wash (1500 psi min.) is recommended to remove loose paint and clean surface.
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