A façade allows for vast expression in the design of a building often setting the scene for a new theme or look. A&I Coatings has focused heavily on the protection of façade substrates and now supplies Vitreflon – the hallmark of colour stable coatings, into the worldwide market.

Facades can be comprised of a range of different substrates which all have one thing in common; they all need to be protected from the elements in one way or another

Two of the factors involved in facade coating are:

• Protection of the substrate from moisture by the primer and build coat
• Decorative and protective role of the topcoat.

A number of types of building materials are used for facades. Some of the main ones are:

• Compressed fibre cement
• Metal and Aluminium composite panel
• Glass reinforced concrete

All the above elements can be coated for aesthetics and durability in a range of different coating systems.