RAL Colours
RAL colours are a set of colours that originate from a German standard- RAL Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung. They are commonly used in the UK for colours on architectural aluminium and other metal work. The different RAL colours are listed below along with…
Painting Duct Work
Painting ductwork is the perfect solution to a drab commercial interior. A duct system which is also known as ductwork consists of a series of tubes used to carry air in systems such as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). They enable temperatures in interiors…
Popular Colours of 2020
We look at the most popular colours of 2020 chosen by our customers to refurbish architectural items on site. After analysing the jobs that we have carried out this year so far, there is recurring theme yet again that has carried over from previous years…
Is your Business Façade fit for Instagram?
Is your business façade fit for Instagram? It may seem trivial asking this question at the moment but the appearance is very important in securing footfall. The appearance of your building plays an important part in customers perception, especially in retail and the motor sector….
Steam Cleaning Cladding and Re-coating
Our operatives recently carried out a steam cleaning cladding project at a site in Trowbridge. The external paintwork had begun to lift and flake. Our client contacted us for our recommended process for removal of the existing paintwork and then re-coating in a specialist cladding…
Spruce Up Your Commercial Building
As the dark nights give way to lighter evenings and the colder damp weather subsides it is an ideal opportunity to inspect your commercial building. Maintenance now can save on costly repair bills in future if you own the building. If you rent can save…
Paint Colour of the Year 2018 Predictions
As we approach the last quarter of this year we look at the predictions for most popular colours for 2018. Previously we have mentioned that colours do seem to go through stages. Just before the millennium a lot of cladded buildings and office windows were…
Why Does Paint Fade?
Paint failure on external elements of a building can become unsightly and affect the overall appearance. The initial and subsequent coatings used to provide an identity to a building through colour and it also provides a protective layer to the underlying substrate. The resulting degradation…
How the UK Weather Affects Coatings on External Facades
The UK is prone to all weather conditions and in certain instances, these can be extreme. These weather conditions can cause damage to external coatings to facades on buildings throughout Britain and Northern Ireland. We look at how the UK Weather affects Coatings on the…
How Bird Droppings Affect External Paintwork
Bird droppings can prove to be a costly experience for commercial building owners. The effects of droppings can vary from unsightly areas on the building façade to complete corrosion of the paint surface. We look at how bird droppings affect external paintwork and the solutions…
