SOLDALIT DELIVERS DRIER FACADES
LATEX/ACRYLIC PAINTS + ELASTOMERIC FINISHES CAN TRAP MOISUTRE
While it may seem plausible to seal a building’s surface with a synthetic resin paint like a latex or acrylic against moisture penetration, in practice this can be detrimental. Water that enters the building envelope will seek to escape to the exterior, which can cause great pressure behind the synthetic paint surface, as it is not vapor permeable. Moisture vapor cannot freely escape causing blisters and peeling in the latex/acrylic paint surface. Vapor permeability of the finish is important to building physics. Soldalit is extremely vapor permeable and allows moisture vapor to flow fast and unimpeded to the outside. Moisture will not accumulate between the paint and the surface that can damage the masonry. And the hydrophobic nature of the mineral silicate paint means surface moisture evaporates much faster with little condensation, a main reason for algae and fungi growth.
LATEX/ACRYLIC PAINT
WALL
Moisture vapor in a masonry wall cannot escape through the dense acrylic/latex paint finish. Moisture builds up and exerts great pressure which can cause the paint layer to blister, peel and fail prematurely.
SOLDALIT PAINT
WALL
Moisture vapor in a masonry wall freely escapes to the dryer exterior without harm to the mineral silicate paint surface. Masonry walls remain dryer and healthier.
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