[MassHistPres] (no subject)

[Steinitz, Michael @ SEC]

Eric,

These products, which seem to be more heavily marketed in other regions of
the country, have come up for discussion in the past on national
preservation list-servs. As with many products, manufacturers claims should
be regarded with much skepticism.  Think of it as spraying on the equivalent
of 10 coats of thick, non-reversible paint at one time.  Some historic
district commissions around the country have prohibited the use of liquid
vinyl and similar products. While I have not seen specific independent data
on long term problems with the use of this product, it's hard to imagine
that applying this to a building would be a good thing.

Michael

Michael Steinitz
Director, Preservation Planning Division
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Blvd, Boston MA 02125
617-727-8470, 617-727-5128 (fax)
michael.steinitz at state.ma.us
 

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The NR-listed Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown is considering
using liquid vinyl on its steeple (www.liquidvinylsystem.com
<http://www.liquidvinylsystem.com/> ), installed in New England by Permacoat
New England (www.permacoatnewengland.com
<http://www.permacoatnewengland.com/> ).  It is promoted as being similar to
paint in appearance, but essentially a permanent coating of liquid vinyl.
It expands with the temperature, and is touted as being more breathable than
paint.  They have asked for my opinion.  I am rather skeptical, but was
wondering is anyone has actually used it on an historic building.

 

Eric Dray

Chair, Provincetown Historical Commission

 

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