New campaign set for Project Qatar launch
01 April 2008
LIQUID Plastics will arrive at Project Qatar later this month to launch its new campaign on the advantages of cold-applied waterproofing systems.
Project Qatar, the fifth international trade exhibition for construction technology, building materials, equipment and environmental technology in Qatar, will be held from April 7 to 10.
"Fire safety has once again become a hot topic within the Gulf's construction industry as the Civil Defence confirms that in Dubai alone there were 52 fires in six months (February to August 2007)," says a spokesman for Liquid Plastics.
"As the pioneers of liquid waterproofing technology, we will launch our 'cold works vs hot works' campaign to highlight the risks involved with hot works and the inherent advantages of cold-applied waterproofing systems," says the spokesman.
"It is the responsibility of architects and developers to consider what safety measures to put in place and which fire-resistant building materials to use," says Gaby Shaar, Liquid Plastics' regional manager for the Middle East. "In addition, it is important to give thought to the application methods of the chosen building materials, including the roof waterproofing systems."
Traditional methods of applying roofing systems often require temperatures in excess of +500 deg C to +800 deg C using gas torches, and hot air or gas guns. These methods can result in fires, causing severe damage or even the loss of entire buildings.
Liquid Plastics first introduced its solution for flame-free, heat-free roof waterproofing in the UK 21 years ago. Since then, its product - Decothane - has evolved into the top-of-the-range waterproof roof membrane seen today on buildings such as Abu Dhabi airport, a palace at Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, and as part of an inverted roof system on the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
Decothane is a moisture-triggered, polyurethane system that is cold applied in liquid form, thus eliminating the need for any heat or flame during application. This makes Decothane completely safe to apply and avoids any risk of fire, says the spokesman. Its liquid application also means that Decothane can easily encapsulate detail work and upstands within its seamless, elastomeric membrane without the risk of joints and other weak points.
Liquid Plastics will be present at Project Qatar at Stand E24.
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