Cure It GRP - Consolidating Laminate; Pre-Topcoat Preparation

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Stage 3
Laminating
DeckiscoatedwithCureItRoongResin
Figure 4.
Premium cost options:
WhenaclientspeciesaCure
It roof there are a number of
different options available for the
weight,colourandnishofthe
roof. All of these should be charged
at a premium.
- The Cure It laminate can be
 speciedintwoweights:450g/
 m²and600g/m².450g/m²is
the standard weight for most
installations and will withstand
 foottrafc.600g/m
2
should be
 speciedwheretheroofwillbe
subject to regular heavy foot
 trafcsuchasawalkwayor
balcony. This would normally be
 speciedwithanaggregateslip
 resistantnish.
-Theroofcanbenishedinany
BS4800 colour.
-Theroofcanbenishedwitha
standard smooth or two choices
 ofnon-slipnish(seenextpage.)
Consolidating
LettheCureItRoongResinsoakintothemattobreakdownthebinderfor2to3minutes.Usingthe
paddle roller and applying a little pressure, roll back and forth along the 2 edges and the end of the wet
mat. Now roll the paddle roller over the whole of the wet out mat, ensuring the paddle roller makes at least
2 passes over the whole area. In colder weather the resin will be thicker and will take a little longer to wet
out.Whenalaminateiscorrectlywetoutitshouldbetransparent,thereshouldbenowhiteoropaque
areas.Takecareneartheedgeoftheroofandinwindyconditionsasanespraywillbeemittedfrom
the roller.
Make regular close inspections of the laminate as it is consolidated, checking for ‘pinholes’ and areas short
ofCureItroongResin.Pinholesinthelaminatewillleadtoporosityandwaterpenetration.
Whilecompletingthenextmetrewiderunoflaminate,putaquick‘washcoat’oftheresin
(1 roller full per 2m
2
)overthepreviousrunofnishedlaminate.
On all overlaps of the mat, pay extra attention to the ‘feathering in’ as this will improve the overall
appearanceofthenishedroof.
Preparation for topcoating
Taking care and paying attention at this stage will produce a roof of superb appearance. Using a Cure It
sanding pad with a 40 grit sand paper, lightly sand the corners and trim bandages. Sand off any unsightly
bres,takingcarenottosandtooheavilyonthecorneritselfasthismayleadtoholesappearing.Cutany
excess cured mat protruding beyond the trim with a sharp Stanley knife.
Sealanyabutmentswithwallsusingaclearsiliconesealant.FitanyC100simulatedleadashingbeforetop
coating and seal off the chase with a clear silicone sealant or Cure It Trim Adhesive. Occasionally mortar will
berequiredtonishthechase.
RollerisdippedintoCureItRoong
Resin and then applied to 1m length
of mat, one roller width at a time.
Consolidator roller is used after
allowingtheCureItRoongresinto
break down the reinforcement mat
binder for a minute or two.
Finished laminate
should be transparent.