Project Learning Gate
Extreme Seal finishes in top 10
green picks of 2009!
From the Journal of Architectural Coatings,
Volume 5 / Number 3, May 2009
Project:
Learning Gate Community School
Lutz, FL
Submitted by: Extreme Seal Inc./Simix Solutions
The pool at Learning Gate School serves double duty - swimming and fire protection, as the school is located some distance from fire hydrants. The school, reported to be seeking LEED Platinum certification, sought environmentally friendly materials for all buildings and facilities, including coatings and products needed to deter the growth of mold and mildew in a site located in a heavily wooded area in the humid subtropical climate of Florida. Salt water is used in the pool as an alternative to chemical treatment.
For the pavers in the pool area, Simix Solutions' zero-VOC potassium silicate coating with nanoparticle titanium dioxide (TiO2) was applied following cleaning with a non-chlorine product. The coating is reported to react with moisture and UV light to break down hydrocarbons and biological organisms, with rainwater washing away debris and leaving the surface clean and free of mold or mildew. The coating is also reported to provide waterproofing and protective properties, and can be applied over painted surfaces such as roofs to increase resistance to fading and chalking. Extreme Seal Inc. served as distributor and application contractor.
Green and sustainable design and operations rank as priorities at the school, and include collection of rainwater for watering of plants, and flushing of toilets; growing of organic vegetables; trash recycling; the use of soy-based foam insulation in the building; and classroom lights that dim automatically. A zero-VOC, all-acrylic paint - ICI's Dulux® Lifemaster™ - was applied in the building interior, in flat and satin sheens.
Green/sustainable points for: Zero-VOC paint and coating products; green/sustainable cleaning and maintenance processes and materials; antifungal functionality without toxicity.
Learning Gate Pool Deck Before
Learning Gate Pool Deck After
Learning Gate Pool Deck Before
Learning Gate Pool Deck After
The Dolphin Stadium has over 200,000 sq. ft. of the stadium coated with our Concrete & Pavers Sealer and they have not had to pressure wash the coated areas during the last 31 months when they would normally have had to pressure wash at least every 3 months or less to keep up with the algae & mold growth. Save water save the planet. With Florida now experiencing the worst shortage of potable water in its history, anything to stop using water is a very good thing.
Now everyone’s home, from their roof and their concrete & pavers to the vertical surfaces can now become a permanent oxidizing generator helping to reduce greenhouse gases. All of our cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, R/V’s, ATV’s and any surface (including our windows) can now help to reduce greenhouse gases. Only SIMIX’s 2 Step Restoration, Protection & Maintenance System for home, office, and automotive, R/V, motorcycle and marine applications reduces greenhouse gases while all other automotive car waxes are contributing to greenhouse gases.
Surface Restorer
Price: $15.00
S & H: $10.35
To order please call
813-353-0010
Protector Plus
(Non-wax clear coating)
Price: $19.50
S & H: $10.35
To order please call
813-353-0010