During the winter months it’s important to reduce the risk of wash-off when applying render products.
Reduced ambient humidity levels, cooler days and less hours of sunlight can all combine to drastically affect the drying time of your render. Because of these challenges, ROCKCOTE has specifically developed a range of products adapted to the issues associated with winter rendering.
Selected ROCKCOTE products are now available in a Winter Grade formulation, specially designed to aid in the drying of your finish and reduce the risk of wash-off in the cooler conditions we experience in Australia around this time of year.
On average, acrylic texture needs 24-48 hours to dry, based on 25°C days and 50% relative humidity, but in cooler temperatures the drying time is prolonged significantly. The ideal air temperature for application of Winter Grade formulations is between 15 to 20°C, depending upon the weather conditions, whereas our Summer Grade formulations perform best in temperatures above 20°C.
Available in ROCKCOTE Sandcote, Sandcote HYDRATECH and Tuscany Trowel On, our winter-grade acrylic formulations are specially designed to aid in the drying time of the finish in the cooler months.
As with any render or paint application checking the specifications and working within the product’s guidelines is essential for the best results.
Always refer to the Technical Data Sheets and contact your local ROCKCOTE stockist, or our team for further information.
To find out more, read our Winter Grade Formulations flyer.