Facade Painting and CoatingLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student is expected to know - the structures and materials of modern facades - stress and exposure factors affecting on facade surfaces - properties and utilization of paints and materials used in facades The student is expected to be able to - select the coating taking into account the internal stresses and atmospheric exposure - prepare the coating specification, calculate the need of materials, work and time - calculate the costs – analyze the properties of the coatings.
The student knows the development history of the facades

Content

Structures of buildings and facades, substrate materials and their condition Physical functioning of facade structures Internal and atmospheric stresses on facade structures and coatings Water penetration and water vapor transmission in paints and coatings Durability of facades and coatings and the factors affecting on durability Paints and coatings applicable for wood, concrete and plastered surfaces Typical properties of facade paints and coatings Paint specification Cost formation and calculation of facade surface treatments.
Development of facade structures from in situ concrete to element production Industrially produced facade surfaces Balcony structures