SecoFLEX vs SecoTHERM Masonry Paint Protection

A growing concern for both homeowners and building owners is to sustain the lifespan of their properties and protect them against increasingly harsh weathers such as rainfall and UV rays. Buildings can easily succumb to degradation just due to its location, for example, in costal environments, the increased amount of salt in the air (chloride) can damage your properties. However, with the introduction of masonry protection, you can make sure that your property overcomes these issues and stays protected.

Two industry-leading products that can help your homes and properties are secoFLEX and secoTHERM masonry coating. Manufactured by one of the largest paint companies in the world, these products are up to 6x stronger than standard masonry paint and will protect your home, sustaining and preserving it.

What is secoFLEX Masonry Paint Cover?

SecoFLEX can ensure that your property is 100% waterproof, protecting your exterior walls and prolonging the overall structure. Water damage to properties can be disastrous, weakening the walls and, especially if you have cavity wall insulation, water damage can affect your property and weaken the thermal insulation.

SecoFLEX is known for its waterproof ability and its flexibility, with up to 400% elasticity, it creates a permanent bridging of cracks and fissures. This elasticity can provide an optimum solution for your exterior walls and once coated, it will not peel or flake, protecting your walls and enhancing their lifespan. Additionally, using a secoFLEX solution, it is also breathable and microporous, being water vapour permeable allows it to breathe, preventing the growth of moisture, which would otherwise ruin your exterior walls.

When is secoFLEX Best Applied?

In order to effectively apply secoFLEX to your property, we must ensure that the current conditions are optimal, in order to ensure a long-term positive effect and duration of the masonry coating. Work must be carried out in the correct conditions before any masonry application. Some pre-requisites for apply masonry coating are:

  • Stable and dry weather on clean substrate
  • Allow for 24hours drying time
  • Minimum temperature of 5°C
  • Maximum temperature of 55°C
  • Ideal temperature between 15°C – 25°

In order for the product to reach its maximum standards, these conditions are advised.

What is secoTHERM Masonry Paint Cover?

SecoTHERM masonry paint cover goes one step further to benefit your residential or commercial property. Not only does it provide water protection, but it also enhances the thermal resistance of your walls and property. SecoTHERM is a highly resistant product to weathering, UV rays, it repels water, prevents damp growth, and improves the overall structure and thermal resistance of your exterior walls.

Dampness is one of the leading causes of reduced thermal conductivity. As dampness and moisture builds in your masonry bricks, wet cavities are formed which, in turn, weakens the walls and structure of your home or building. Did you know, that according to certain tests, a damp content of only 5% can lower your insulation performance as much as 50%. This is a standard test on solid walls, whereas on cavity walls, it can be even more damaging to your insulation. Therefore, in order to prolong your properties life and insulation effectiveness, coating with secoTHERM can provide you with the protection and reassurance needed.

How Effective is secoTHERM?

If we look at water absorption on a porous brick, if coated with secoTHERM, it will absorb up to 95% less water. This is extremely significant when you take into account the insulation you have, if your property is situated in wet areas or subject the chloride from salt in coastal locations. SecoTHERM has also been tested on a variety of other materials, such as concreter, mortar, sandstone, and brick. Tests show that secoTHERM prevents mould growth and stops the growth and spreading of microorganisms that can damage your walls.

The success of secoTHERM is reflected in its 20-year guarantee, because it is an industry-known successful masonry coating and the product is supported by its large guarantee, to make sure you know you are in good hands if you use secoTHERM.