(SREP) Silicone Resin Emulsion Paint Applications and References
SREP technology was described in the article, " Silicone Resin Emulsion Paints and Finishes: Durable, Low-VOC Decorative Coating Systems" (PCI January 2001). As such, the intent of this article is to complement the prior article describing the features, advantages and benefits of SREP, and to provide demonstrations including market acceptance and reference objects.
For example, the water-repellent feature of SREP provides substrate protection against water damage. This leads to the ability to produce high-performance offerings and to receive the value of those offerings. End users also benefit by saving money that might be spent on repairs. The main cost of re-coating/repair is in the labor and, therefore, protection from water damage provides the consumer with an economical coating. This benefit is also obtained with high-quality conventional latex offerings. Figure 3 shows water repellency results of four examples of SREP having over 8 years of exterior exposure.