[MassHistPres] (no subject)

[Dekle, Ross (SEC)]

I would be very interested in any information people have on these types of
"permanent" coatings.  I spoke to a representative of a similar material who
said they had tests to back up their claims, but I would like to hear about
some real-life examples.  If these products really do work, they would be a
great help in discouraging people to encase their historic buildings in
vinyl, or aluminum, siding.  We all know the great harm that often results
from those procedures.

Ross W. Dekle, Preservation Planner


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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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