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September 2007 Repair Report -
It's Fall! Time to Get Projects Completed |
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Colder Weather Effects Curing Time |
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This time of year we always get numerous phone calls.
They go something like this:
"Your Flex-Tec repair epoxy been working great all summer
long. What happened? Did you change the formula? It's not
curing overnight like it did in the summer." |
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Well, here's what happens to all epoxies in cooler
temperatures: As the temperature drops, the cure time
increases. Epoxies are temperature curing. The hotter it is,
the faster it cures. The colder it is, the slower it cures. |
It's also important to remember that the temperatures can
really drop at night this time of year. It could be 80
degrees in the afternoon when the material is first applied.
But as the sun goes down it gets colder faster. Night time
temps in the low 50's-upper 40's can really slow the cure!
Watch out for heavy dew!
When conducting repairs on a horizontal surface (such as
a window sill) heavy dew can turn the epoxy white and slow
down the cure. |
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The remedy is quite simple. Just cover the surface with a
piece of heavy mil plastic sheeting (a plastic drop cloth or
garbage bag will do). The Flex-Tec will not stick to the
plastic.
What happens if the Flex-Tec gets white from the early
morning dew? No worries, just wait. The warmer weather will
help to evaporate the moisture. Also, a heat gun set at a
low temperature will speed things along. |
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Join Us in Cooperstown, New York |
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ART is pleased to offer a Hands-on Workshop on Wood and Wood
Window Repair at the Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown, New York
This workshop will be held November 9th and repeated on November
10th in historic Cooperstown, NY. Home of the Baseball Hall of
Fame, The New York State Historical Society, and the Farmers'
Museum. |
Topics include: Inspection and Documentation, Developing a
scope of work, Estimating, Thermal Efficiency for Older and
Historic Windows
Hands-on: Wood Repair with Epoxy Technology, Glazing,
Draft-sealing Techniques.
After completion participants will be included as "Recognized
Applicators" and listed on the Advanced Repair Technology's
web site.
This workshop is ideal for contractors, architects, Green
Building Professionals, and DIY's.
Space is filling fast and limited to 12 participants. For more
information and to register for the workshop contact Lisa today
at 607-264-9040
For more on
the Hands-on Workshop.....
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Remember to ask your retailer to stock ART's products!
Have a great September! |
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Cheers,
John Stahl
Advanced Repair Technology, Inc. |
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