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Designers have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term weather protection to building elements and enhance their building designs. With an increased focus on sustainability, water-based PVDF coatings can help project teams attain their sustainability goals. This course covers the key components and function of weatherable coatings and how they compare to other coatings and looks at how these coatings can contribute to sustainable buildings.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the ways that water-based PVDF coatings can contribute to sustainable design goals.
- Compare PVDF coatings to other weatherable coatings in order to facilitate decision making and select appropriate coatings for a given application.
- Describe key differences between water-based and solvent-based PVDF coatings in order to specify the appropriate product to meet project design criteria.
- Explain the use and function of PVDF coatings to enhance and protect key building components.
- Describe cool walls and how PVDF coatings can result in energy savings for building projects.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Ron Partridge on behalf of Arkema Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Ron Partridge
Title: Sr. Account Manager, Arkema Inc.
Background: Ron Partridge is a Sr. Account Manager in the Technical Polymers Business unit at Arkema Inc. Ron is responsible for the sales of Kynar® PVDF polymer into the North American coatings market. He has 35 years' experience in the polymer industry in sales, business development, technical service, and R & D. He has worked for Arkema for the last 18 years. He received his BS degree in Chemistry and Materials Science from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1984.
