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System for protecting existing buildings in the event of earthquakes by applying an elastomeric finish on façade walls

Old Building

External walls

Structural strengthening

Application steps

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Render with removal of existing paint

Remove the paint from the substrate down to the level of the existing render.

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One-component ready-mixed waterbased adhesive in polyurethane dispersion MAPEWRAP EQ ADHESIVE

Apply a first, even layer with a brush or roller. Please refer to the MAPEWRAP EQ SYSTEM data sheet.

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Primed bi-directional glass fibre fabric MAPEWRAP EQ NET and second coat of adhesive MAPEWRAP EQ ADHESIVE

Immediately apply the special fabric and spread and flatten it out by hand (wear protective waterproof rubber gloves when carrying out this operation), making sure there are no folds or creases, then go over the surface several times with a MAPEWRAP ROLLER so that the adhesive completely penetrates into the fibres of the fabric.
Apply a second coat of adhesive with a brush or roller while the first layer is still fresh.
Please refer to the MAPEWRAP EQ SSYSTEM data sheet.

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One-component ready-mixed waterbased adhesive MAPEWRAP EQ ADHESIVE

Apply the second coat while the first coat is still fresh. Use a MapeWrap Roller to remove any air bubbles.

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