Topcote

The traditional method of treating exterior walls of buildings is with paint. This approach has several drawbacks. Perhaps the most significant of paint’s disadvantages is the fact that it has to be reapplied every couple of years to prevent it looking shabby. Repainting walls can be a costly and time-consuming process. Topcote offers an effective alternative. The head office of this company is in Hampstead, West London. Topcote offers exterior wall protective solutions to customers across the country. Further details can be found on the company’s website www.topcote.co.uk . One of the most useful aspects of the website is a ‘Before and After’ photo gallery that allows potential customers to see what the Topcote product looks like once it has been applied.

The full Topcote process involves a number of different stages. Firstly, all existing defective areas on the wall are removed. Next, the wall is cleaned before a specially formulated fungicidal wash is applied. A waterproof barrier is added, in addition to a thermal waterproof membrane. The final stage is the addition of the Topcote exterior wall coating, which is added to the wall via a spray gun. The coating is very different in character to paint, being much thicker, making it more reliable and efficient. It is made up of a combination of different resins, minerals, titanium and chemicals – each of which does a particular job in helping to ensure that the wall remains in prime shape.

One of the main benefits of the Topcote product is that it offers the type of protection that’s ideal for UK weather conditions. Snow and ice can cause a wall to contract (if left untreated or if relying on traditional wall paint). Hot summer weather can also lead to cracking; particularly in those situations where the heat and sun causes dehydration. Topcote offers an effective, year-round shield for the wall.

The Topcote product also enables customers to keep their energy bills to a minimum. Its insulation capacity reduces the amount of heat loss through the wall – thus allowing customers to turn down the heating in the colder months.