As part of a general industrial unit renovation project, the steel gutters to this industrial unit were lined using Liquasil’s silicone gutter lining system, Gutterseal.
The system has three components;
- SWT Primer, a marine grade, 2 pack epoxy that is applied directly onto red rust.
- Non-Sag Sealer, a unique silicone compound used to completely seal joints and fixings.
- Liquasil One, a heavy silicone coating to form a seamless finish.
The gutters were first cleaned and all loose and flaking materials were removed prior to priming throughout with SWT Primer.
The primer coat is used to arrest any corrosion that is present, as well as providing a perfect key for the Non-Sag Sealer and the Liquasil One products.
Once the primer was cured, Non-Sag Sealer was applied liberally to all joints and fixings, to ensure that these most vulnerable areas cannot leak. Non-Sag Sealer has an elasticity of 1600%, meaning that it can easily cope with thermal expansion and contraction due to weather conditions.
Liquasil One was then applied by brush and roller to the entire internal area of the gutter to form a completely seamless and fully bonded liner.
The gutter is guaranteed for 15 years and the only maintenance required is to keep the gutters free-flowing, which normally means an annual or twice annual clean to remove any leaves and other organic materials.
The installation was completed by Liquasil Approved Installers, A Surman & Co Ltd of Birmingham.
