White Paper Discusses the Role of Powder Coating and Increased Durability for a Sustainable Future

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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has released a new Interpon white paper as part of an ongoing campaign to increase sustainability in its operations. The white paper discusses the need for the greater use of superdurable and hyperdurable powder coatings in the architectural space.

According to AkzoNobel, the paper “explores how discussions around ‘durability’ have become inseparable from ‘sustainability’, as a building’s ability to withstand weather and the corrosivity of its environment has a direct impact on being kinder to the planet.”

The paper discusses the benefits of standard durable, superdurable and hyperdurable powder coatings, and the difference between ‘decorative performance’ and ‘film integrity’ in relation to product warranties and guarantees. It also covers understanding and interpreting international standards and testing regimes including ‘natural’ and ‘accelerated’ weathering in the laboratory or real-life scenarios.

The co-author of the paper, Bob Dirks, Global Segment Manager, Architectural Powder Coatings, says, “In some ways, the link between durability and sustainability is obvious: a building that lasts longer because its surfaces are protected is, by definition, more sustainable, and breaks the vicious and wasteful cycle of ‘build, destroy, re-build’.

“But there are less obvious links that the White Paper explores in detail, including frequency of cleaning that less durable powder-coated surfaces require, and the chemicals and materials used in the ongoing need to maintain and repair a building.” 

Co-author Sencan Kizilkaya, Global Product Manager Architectural Powder Coatings, adds, “When all factors are taken into consideration — product warranties, frequency of cleaning, frequency of replacement, value for money, etc. — the new ‘benchmark’ in durability for architectural applications are powder coatings that are superdurable.” 

The White Paper, entitled The Importance of Durability in Building a More Sustainable Future is available free to download at https://architectural.interpon.com/en/insights/.