It is estimated that £1 billion per annum is spent on maintenance and repair work in the UK during the refurbishment and upgrade of the exterior of buildings. But factors such as weather, accessibility and the sheer scale of certain jobs, can make external surfaces the most difficult to prepare, treat and maintain.
Johnstone's Paints, part of the SigmaKalon group is one of the leading paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and Ireland . The company has a long history of supporting the professional specifier and has developed a range of products suited to the demands of maintaining the exterior of public sector buildings.
The Johnstone's Stormshield range of exterior paints and finishes has been developed for easy application, with formulations that provide lasting protection of exterior walls, masonry, wood and metal.
Continued research and product development ensures that specifiers are able to utilise specific products to address particular issues.
Masonry finishes which protect against environmental pollutants and can be applied in temperatures as low as -200c provide comprehensive protection and allow contractors to apply product throughout the year rather than in isolated pockets of time. The Johnstone's Stormshield range also includes exterior woodwork finishes which provide flexible, breathable solutions to the preparation and on-going care of exterior wood surfaces.
Johnstone's Paints is also one of the leading organisations in terms of on-going support and technical advice.
The dedicated specification team provides a comprehensive service to specifiers looking for advice on the appropriate product required for specific circumstances. It also offers a package of on-going training as part of its RIBA approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars.
Extending Maintenance Cycles Through Paint , is one such seminar which aims to teach professional specifiers how to achieve extended maintenance cycles.
Clare Winter, Specification Marketing Manager at SigmaKalon, says: "Selecting the correct paint system and undertaking the recommended preparation methods is crucial. South West elevations, coastal locations and chemical atmospheres will all have a significant effect on applied paint coatings.
"The Johnstone's CPD seminar provides professional specifiers with useful information on how to address these issues and which products can help prolong or extend decorative maintenance cycles," she adds.
Supported by its technical advisory service, the Johnstone's Specification Development team provides on-going support to specifiers working within the public sector.
The recently appointed eight strong team of professionals, work alongside existing commercial, marketing and technical divisions to provide a comprehensive package of support that includes technical advice, colour consultancy and inspection.
Steve Terry, National Specification Manager believes the appointment of the team is a clear illustration of Johnstone's ongoing commitment to the specification market:
"We have an established reputation for expertise and commitment and this investment programme further enhances that. The team of Specification Development Managers cover the whole of the UK and Ireland and the aim is to develop relationships with architects, local authorities, building contractors and other key public sector specifiers," comments Steve.
The estimated £1 billion spent on maintenance and repair work of buildings equates to a massive annual commitment for public sector landlords. In order to maintain, or restore the effectiveness of coatings and to comply with statutory requirements specifiers need to have confidence in the product and the support provided by their chosen supplier.
Johnstone's Paints offer public sector specifiers a comprehensive range of products which have been developed to address the core issues of longevity and cost effectiveness. The company has also invested heavily in a support structure which provides both back up and technical advice on all aspects of maintenance and coating issues.
"Maintaining the exterior of its buildings represents a major investment for all public sector landlords and Johnstone's is committed to supporting both specifiers and organisations with responsibilities in this area.
"Investment in exterior coatings continues and on-going research and development in both product and support means that Johnstone's is able to provide a powerful resource to local authority specifiers ensuring it remains one of the leading providers of decorative coatings within the UK and Ireland," concludes Clare Winter.
For further information on the Johnstone's Stormshield range of exterior coatings, please go to www.johnstones-paints.co.uk
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Further information
Mark Hand / Natalie Greenway
Connect PR
01902 714957
markh@connect-group.com
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