Linetec’s field services team combines high-performance paints with precise application procedures to provide sustainable, attractive finishes on painted or anodized aluminum, steel and a variety of other surfaces. As a fluoropolymer resin-based finish, Linetec’s application of Kynar® Air Dry System (ADS) restores structures to their original luster, while meeting weathering requirements of AAMA 2605, the most stringent specification for architectural coatings.

“Preservation of residential properties requires professional people, exceptional equipment, and a kind of specialized knowledge that only comes from years of experience,” says senior marketing specialist, Tammy Schroeder, LEED Green Associate. “As the country’s leading and largest factory applicator, with nearly 30 years of on-site restoration and refinishing experience, Linetec is unique in our ability to offer unparalleled quality for historical and home renovations.”

Schroeder continues, “Linetec relies on Kynar ADS finishes to ensure the highest performance of any air-dried, field-applied, coating available. Its unequaled, protective characteristics fend off atmospheric pollutants without fading and chalking. Just like the factory-applied finish, Kynar ADS resists harsh weathering and protects the surface from abrasion and environmental pollutants.”

For projects that are required to meet the interior specifications for the Green Seal® Standard and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™, Linetec, in partnership with AkzoNobel, developed TRINAR® ADS coating. This new, on-site finishing option from Linetec helps preserve residential properties’ green goals, as well as performance and aesthetics. The water-based, environmentally-responsible coating system was created, offering very low-VOC (volatile organic compound) content.

For projects in most jurisdictions requiring additional certifications, the company’s Field Service team is trained and licensed to meet their local needs. When specified, the team partners with owners, managers, contractors and manufacturers to maintain the criteria outlined by LEED. According to the LEED IEQ Credit 4.2: Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings, architectural paints and coatings applied to the interior must not exceed the VOC content limits in the Green Seal Standard. Along with the paint, any primer and cleaner used also must fall within the LEED guidelines.

Beyond LEED, Linetec notes that more communities and individuals are voicing their concerns about the chemicals and particulates used in restoring and renovating their homes. “Consider such examples as preservation projects with historic value, residents with compromised immune systems, families with small children, or homeowners that staying in their living space during renovations,” says Dale Robinson, Linetec’s field service manager. “These are exactly the types of projects where property owners should insist on finishing applicators that are certified in environmentally-responsible practices.”

Architects, building owners and other professionals engaged in green building practices can learn more about the role of finishes and thermal barrier systems by visiting Linetec’s online Architectural Reference Center at www.linetec.com or calling 888-717-1472.

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