Coatings for Masonry and Concrete

Brussels, Belgium, June 30 - July 1, 2003

The conference was attended by over 90 delegates from 20 different countries, an indication of the wide interest in this important topic. Twenty one papers were presented, with speakers from the raw material suppliers, paint companies, universities and other research institutions. The topics can broadly be put into the categories of Technology Overview, Alternative Chemistries, New Treatments and Testing.

The conference proceedings represent a summary of the state-of-the-art as seen by experts in their fields, and as such provides an invaluable briefing for those involved in masonry and concrete protection. Highlights of the proceedings include:

• European Standards
• Measurement of dirt pick-up
• A new product designated "Emulsified Binder System"
• A new Jet Emulsifier process for producing storage stable siloxane emulsions
• The recent development of an epoxy modified siloxane for use as an anti-graffiti coating
• Fluorochemicals for stain and ink repellency
• A new biocide effecive against algae and fungi
• The inhibition of corrosion in reinforcing bars through use of silane treatments
• It can be seen from the above short summary that the conference covered a variety of topics, from different angles, all of which are topical in the on-going study of masonry and concrete protection.