THE FIBROSEAL SYSTEM

DESIGNED TO CLEAN, RESTORE AND PROTECT ASBESTOS ROOFS

Fibroseal is a complete roof restoration system which was developed specifically to resolve New Zealand safety issues,where asbestos has been used for roofing and cladding. Many “Super six” style installations have a heavy moss or lichen build up and in original uncoated condition, are prone to shedding Asbestos fibres. Most of these facilities, are in industrial environments or near the coast.

They have excellent corrosion resistance, can be in sound condition, with potentially decades of service life remaining. Few products would have lasted as long with no maintenance.

Asbestos shown left was inspected, maintenance mapped, moss killed, allowed to weather and then sealed with Fibroseal AB

Fibroseal is a system developed by the Goldseal Group who have a been involved in the production of specialist coatings in New Zealand for 30 years.

Different divisions have dedicated applicators operating in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands applying our coatings to:

• Roofing and Cladding
• Internal and external steel structures in harsh environments such as Galvanizing Plants, Woolscours, Fertiliser stores, Tanneries and void spaces in Marine Craft.
• Automotive and Commercial Fleet corrosion protection.

Safety first
Our application policy complies with New Zealand safety standards in both biodegradeable product and OSH regulations for application. We pride ourselves on our ability to mesh with clients requirements ensuring minimum risk and disturbance to work flow and personnel requirements.

Scope of projects
The Goldseal Group have applicators throughout New Zealand working with companies and home
owners. We provide comprehensive roof inspections and quotations free of charge. Budget periods can be spanned between moss kill and sealing.

The 11400 sq.m Payless Plastics building being treated with Fibroseal AB. Photo shows Fibroseal treated roof (silver) moss treated raw roof (beige) and untreated roof in foreground.

Commercial applications to asbestos
Often “Supersix “ type profiles have been used on very large buildings, making replacement and disposal a mammoth task, at huge cost. The Fibroseal System has been developed specifically to comply with New Zealand’s regulations to restore, seal and protect these buildings and those who work in them.

The benefits

• Properly sealed there is no need to replace an existing durable roof.
• The Fibroseal System system is approximately 25% the cost of re-roofing.
• Fibroseal soaks into and fills a lot of the coarse texture sealing the surface. This reduces dirt build up and organic growth.
• Maintenance trades often need to access roof areas, air conditioning towers, or vents. Untreated Supersix is very slippery to walk on in wet weather.
• No re-roofing means there is no factory downtime or internal exposure to weather
• The results are functional providing a sound base for programmed maintenance and the clean, more modern look enhances the aesthetics and value of the building.
  

The procedure

• Inspection and mapping of maintenance requirements
• Application of Moss Kill by flood coat followed by a 3-4 month kill and wash off period, depending on rain intensity.
• Where roofing or cladding are to be left natural, a second Moss Kill can improve evenness in colour, however moss will regrow with time.
• Application of either Fibroseal AB which produces a Silver sealed surface or sealer and decorative finish coat, locks in asbestos fibres and enhances aesthetics
• Bi-annual maintenance inspections can be arranged.
• An inhouse colour consultant is available for corporate colour schemes.

Fibroseal can be applied as a single coat silver sealer, or over coated with a decorative acrylic for a more even or coloured result.

Silverseal Specialty Coatings
40 Northway Street, Hamilton, N.Z.
P O Box 20466, Te Rapa
Telephone: 07 849 9253
Mobile: 0276 315 657
rustproofservices@goldseal.co.nz