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LIGO TM
is an easy-to-use, high performance roof-coating based on a revolutionary acrylic
emulsion. Applied by brush or spray, it cures quickly to an
exceptionally tough and flexible
sheet which adheres securely to most roof surfaces.
LIGO TM was first developed
22 years ago by British research team and was
improved by Y.S.M. for Building. Its use is especially
widespread in areas with extreme weather conditions - wide
variations of heat and cold,
tropical precipitation, etc.
LIGO TM is an optimal combination of the necessary qualities
for a superior coating:adhesion, tensile strength at low temperature,
elasticity, resistance to ultra-violet,
resistance to wear, along with ease and simplicity of
application.
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Adhesion:
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LIGO exhibits excellent
adhesion to all common roof surfaces: concrete, tar,
bitumen, wood, slates, tiles, metal, polyurethane
foam, etc.
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Elongation:
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Excellent elongation.
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Tensile
strength:
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At low temperatures, thermal
cracking increases as the roof surface
contracts, while LIGO's tensile strength improves.
This phenomenon,
along with high flexibility, prevents the appearance
of tears and cracks
in the LIGO coating.
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Wear
resistance:
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During harsh laboratory
tests for ultra-violet and wear resistance,
LIGO's exhibited a substantial increase in
mechanical strength and
abrasion resistance.
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Whiteness:
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The bright white finish of
LIGO is stable and non-fading. It leads to
a noticeable reduction of the temperature inside the
structure and is
therefore highly recommended for hot climates.
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Chemical
resistance:
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LIGO is not affectd by air
pollution and resists a wide variety of
chemicals. If necessary it can be washed with
detergents.
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Long
lasting:
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Experience accumulated
throughout the world shows that LIGO performs to its specifications for periods of more
than 10 years
(assuming application according to manufacturer's
instructions).
In conclusion, following comparative tests with
European roof coating,
Dr. Ta'ani, the Head of the building laboratories in
the Israel Standards Institute,
writes: "..its properties
combine an excellent mix of high flexibility, good
adhesive
characteristics, excellent hardness relative to
surface area... the
material therefor exhibits a good compromise
between demands
for strength, hardness and flexibility. The adhesion
of the membrane
to the substrate is highly important, and is one of
the basic conditions
for effective waterproofing. In this connection, the
material in question outperformed the others.."
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