Why use a Dulux AcraTex Roof Membrane to PROTECT your roof instead of paint?
The capacity of a roof coating to expand and compress without breaking down or delaminating is one of its most essential properties. When heated and cooled, substances move, which happens on daily basis. If a coating does not move with the substrate, it will split/crack or separate from it. Moisture will enter the substrate beneath the coating in both circumstances, resulting in the coating's eventual breakdown. Elongation and tensile strength, both of which are boosted by Dry Film Thickness, are two essential aspects in a coating's capacity to accept this movement. A membrane outperforms paint, as seen in the table below, because it has a higher thickness per coat and more "elasticity." Compare "apples with apples" when comparing coatings. Compare the test results from independent agencies to assess its suitability if it is a true membrane (from a recognised provider). A membrane's ability to "breathe," allowing water vapour to escape from the substrate while preventing water from penetrating the coating, is another crucial feature.
Characteristic
AcraTex 962 Membrane
Typical Low Film Build Paint
Dry Film Thickness (per coat) Elongation Tensile Strength Crack Bridging Water Transmission Water Vapour Transmission Carbon Dioxide Diffusion Chloride Ion Diffusion
66 microns 310% 2.3mPa 5 x DFT <1g/24h//m2 kPa 51.9g/24h/m2 R=393m 9.7 x 10-10 cm2 /sec
25 microns Fair* Fair* Poor* Poor* Poor* Poor* Poor*
**Important Note: Test results are frequently stated at a thickness that is higher than the actual film thickness. Compare relative data at the thickness of the applied film. An independent testing authority has evaluated Dulux AcraTex Next Gen Roof Membrane, and copies of all reports are available upon request.
Dulux AcraTex Next Gen Roof Membrane All Dulux AcraTex premium quality products are made to the highest standards. Dulux AcraTex Next Gen Roof Restoration System's products are made to the following high standards: • • • •
Manufacturing Facility: AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 accreditation APAS accredited plant NATA certified laboratory to ISO Standard ISO/IEC 17025 R&D in world class ISO, QS and NATA Accredited Research Laboratories
Features and Advantages:
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Protective membrane UV resistance Safe to drink Solar refraction Bridging cracks Material warranty of 15 years Pollution-resistant Chemical weapons strike Keep dirt out as much as possible Contains excellent pigmentation to withstand the impacts of the sun. Obtaining potable drinking water in a safe manner Heat absorption is reduced with a Dulux Acratex Roof Membrane Expansion of 5 times the Dry Film Thickness (DFT) across dynamic cracks Mindfulness
Call our Duravex Roofing team on 1300 492 880 or visit website https://www.duravex.com.au/ for a free onsite quote to get the process started today. We are your local Accredited Dulux AcraTex Applicator and have been using this wonderful product for many years.
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