Max Christian wrote:
Lee Blaver wrote:

Just to follow up, I was reading the application notes on Dulux
masonry paint and it claims that painting parapet walls is "inadvisable".
Something about not being able to keep moisture out of the wall and
possible frost damage/spalling.


Thanks Lee, I knew there must be a reason why none of my neighbours have
done it!

For future reference, the relevant document is:
http://www.duluxtrade.co.uk/webapp/w...sheets/420.pdf


"Painting of parapet, free standing and retaining walls below ground
level damp-proof course is inadvisable. In these situations, it may be
difficult to prevent moisture penetration and consequent failure of the
paint coating. Painting this type of wall may also increase the risk of
frost damage and spalling of the brickwork or stonework."

Re-reading this, I think I have mis-intrepreted it. I was under the
impression that parapet wall were always on the top of buildings, but
they can also be at ground level, in which cast the above surely refers
only to that part of the wall below ground level?

Just as confused as before now!

Lee




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