Agsar Damp Fight Terrace Coat Emulsion

Agsar Damp Fight Terrace Coat Emulsion is superior quality heat reflective water based coating, reduces the temperature of the roof so called open Terrace. This leads to reduction of temperature (approximately 7 to 9 Deg C) inside the room for us to live. The elastomeric nature of the coating bridges minor cracks and it has good water proofing property also. It is easy to apply either with brush or with roller and no need to remove existing brickbat coba, if it is in sound condition.
 

1.	Viscosity of supply	120-125 Krebs unit at 30° C
2.	Packs available	20 and 1 lit
3.	Shade available	White
4.	Surface to be painted	Asbestos sheet, Terracotta Tiles, Paver Blocks / Brick bat Coba
5.	Method of application	Brushing or Rolling
6.	Primer to be used	No primer coating is needed.  Agsar Damp Fight Terrace Coat Emulsion can be applied directly on the Terrace floor.
7.	Thinner to be used	General purpose thinner
8	Drying time	Surface drying within 4 - 6 hours
9.	Average coverage capacity per coat	130-140 square feet per litre per coat.
10.	Finish	Glossy and smooth
11.	General Directions for use	The open terrace, normally built with brickbat coba, should to be washed thoroughly and dried well. It must be free from dirt, fungus, algae and loose matter. Surface Imperfections such as holes, dents and fine cracks are to be filled with Agsar Number 1 wall putty or a mixture of grey cement and fine sand only (in the ratio of 1:3). Apply as such without dilution either by roller or by brush. If required 100ml maximum water can be added for 1 Liter of Terrace coat. Second coat can be given after 4 – 6 hours of painting first coat. Three coats are recommended for achieving better performance.

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

 
Agsar Paints (P) Ltd (referred to as" Company") offers Ten years Warranty* from date of purchase, on the application system for its product Damp Fight only on application on terrace horizontal surfaces. The Damp Fight system consists of usage of Agsar Paints Damp Fight Terrace coat emulsion (hence for the referred to as Damp Fight Terrace coat) as per the system of application mentioned in the product information sheet for horizontal surfaces.

1. Minimum Purchase

For the warranty to be valid:
1.     Minimum 40 Lit of Damp Fight Terrace coat emulsion should have been purchased and consumed on a single building
2.     Entire terrace along with parapet needs to be enveloped as recommended

2. Extent of Warranty

a.   When the total volume of the said system purchased exceeds 40 Lit and the usage on a particular site exceeds 40 Lit.
b.    For sites where the quantity of the said system usage exceeds 200 Lit, the Warranty is applicable, subject to satisfactory pre-inspection of the exterior surface to be painted by the Company's representative.
c.    Only the surface immediately underneath the terrace or the top floor of the building, as the case may be, shall be covered under this warranty. The warranty shall not cover the cases of water seepage from surfaces NOT covered with Damp Fight Terrace coat under normal use and service, the roof or vertical walls of building which is not coated by Damp Fight Terrace coat should be free of water leakage or seepage.
d.   The Company will only provide replacement paint for re-application of coating, as may be necessary to set right the Paint Failure in the affected portion only in accordance with Liability as indicated in the ‘Liability’ section.
e.   Throughout this warranty the word “paint failure’ shall mean any of the following occurring, subject to the other conditions laid down under this warranty:
f.      Film integrity, flaking and peeling of the paint Damp Fight Terrace coat caused by one coat of paint coming off from another or the paint film coming off the substrate
g.   The paint film shows blistering, splits, tears, cracks or shows evidence of excessive weathering due to defective material
h.    External watering rest through terraces/parapet walls
i.      Growth of fungus and algae on wall surfaces*(at least spread over a minimum area of 2 sq.mt (21.5 sq feet))
*Please Note: The warranty on waterproofing & anti-algal/anti-fungal performance is for a period of Ten (10) years only from the date of purchase.
AP (P) L does not give any warranty against dirt pick up of Damp Fight Terrace coat on horizontal area.

3. Commencement and Duration

a.   This Warranty shall commence from the date ("the Commencement Date") of completion of the painting project on the said building or the structure.
b.   If there is a break or recess period in the painting work on the same building, finalizing the commencement date shall be at the discretion of the Agsar Paints team
c.   The Company at its own discretion may appoint a person to inspect and validate the application as per the directions specified.
d.   The Warranty shall be for a period often (10) years on terrace waterproofing and anti-algal performance from the Commencement Date.
e.   Where any claim arises during the warranty period, the period will not start afresh after settlement of the claim.

4. Application

This Warranty shall only be applicable where
a.   Damp Fight Terrace coat system has been used for terraces on concrete or bare plaster and that the entire terrace is enveloped including parapets till a height of 2feet below the terrace-parapet joint on the outer wall /Exterior wall
b.   Damp Fight Terrace coat is applied at coverage rate specified in the Product InformationSheeti.e.0.75-1 sq.mt/lit (8-10sq.ft./lit).
c.   Cracks upto 3mm on the surface are filled with Crack Filler applied as per instructions in its PIS before application of Damp Fight Terrace coat.
d.   Terracehasbeenthoroughlypreparedintermsofrepairworkandcleaningto remove grease, dust, loose particles and other elements
e.   Suitable slope is provided to the roof to avoid water-ponding.
f.    Loose plaster, structural cracks are repaired as per standard construction practices.
g.   Previous water proofing treatment (2k cement based/bituminous etc) if any is completely removed to reach bare plaster.
h.   In case of adjoining terraces (separated by a common parapet wall), the terrace not coated with DampFight Terrace coat does not have any leakages

Liability:

a.   The Company's liability will reduce over the warranty period according to the following scale:
1.     In the first 12months after Commencement Date–100%of replacement cost
2.     From month 13 to month 24 after commencement date-90% of replacement cost
3.     From month 25 to month 36 after Commencement Date–80% of replacement cost
4.     From month 37 to month 48 after Commencement Date–70% of replacement cost
5.     From month 49 to month 60 after Commencement Date–60% of replacement cost
6.     From month 61 to month 72 after commencement date-50% of replacement cost
7.     From month 73 to month 84 after commencement date-40% of replacement cost
8.     From month 85 to month 96 after commencement date-30% of replacement cost
9.     From month 97 to month 108 after commencement date-20% of replacement cost
10.    From month 109 to month 120 after commencement date-10% of replacement cost
b.   The Company's liability will be limited to the cost of paint only.
c.   The replacement cost shall be the cost of the paint Damp Fight Terrace coat only required to set right the area of paint failure only, at the time of the lodgment of claim. The Customer will be liable for the balance costs, which are not company's obligations, as indicated above.
d.   The Company will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damages to the Customer. The Customer's exclusive and sole remedy under this Warranty shall be as mentioned herein this clause.
11.    Conditions of Warranty:
a.   Damp Fight Terrace coat must have been applied as per our instructions and technical data current at the time of purchase and good working practice.
b.   Warranty will be applicable only for seepage from terrace & parapet walls if Damp Fight Terrace coat is applied on the terrace. It is not applicable for water seepage from vertical surfaces or outer walls where Damp Fight Terrace coat / Don bases has not be applied
c.   The product must have been stored as specified in their packaging instructions and have been used within their shelf life.
d.   Damp Fight Terrace coat should not be applied during extreme temperatures, rains, fog, mist, snow, or when such conditions are imminent during application or curing period
e.   Damp Fight Terrace coat should not be used in combination with product from any other manufacturer.
 

Warranty Period-External water Ingress	Replacement cost
First 120 months	100%
From 121 month onwards	Nil

5. Exclusions
The warranty shall be void in the following events:
a.   Intermittent dripping of water due to overhanging branches, terrace gardening plant pots or concealed plumbing lines
b.   Wateringressfromouterwalls/verticalsurfaces,bathroom,toilets,kitchen sinks or any area not treated with Damp Fight Terrace coat
c.   Water penetration due to capillary rise from the ground level, including water leakage, seeping and continuous dampness of the surface.
d.   In adequate housekeeping of terrace or roof resulting into water logging
e.   Defects in the design of the building or roofing system, including inadequate drainage system, settlement, movement or other structural defects.
f.    Warranty will be void in case of leakages through duct or other areas where Damp Fight Terrace coat is not applied due to in accessibility of that area
g.   Warrantywillbenotbeapplicableincaseofleakagesthroughwaterstorage tanks on terraces(any leakages through storage tanks must be identified & rectified as per standard civil practices)
h.   Exposure of SDamp Fight Terrace coat to damaging substances such as chemicals, solvents or oils.
i.    Building or structural expansion or additions or reductions, shifting, distortion, failure or cracking of building components.
j.    Puncturing of cured membrane due to sharp objects, movements of heavy articles, fixing of antenna or other structures on the terrace
k.   Removal, excavation or replacement of concrete or other materials in connection with the testing, repair, removal or replacement of the product.
l.    Leaks or damages resulting from Acts of God including but not limited to lightning,flood,wind,earthquake,hurricane,tornado,hailorotherviolent storm or casualty or impact of stated or unstated objects.
m.  Leaks or damages resulting from any additional installations on the surface coated with the system or usage on surfaces that already has pre-installed elements that is not consistent with the recommended application.
a.   The Warranty will cover only manufacturing defects of Damp Fight Terrace coat and will not cover any defects arising out of factors out of control of the Company, including but not limited to:
i.     Paint failures due to structural defects, moss and other vegetative growth, excessive bird droppings/spitting, water leakage and seepage within the building structure and continuous dampness of the surface, staining due to plant pots
ii.    Natural calamities such as earthquakes, cyclones
iii.   Failure or defects in the structure or previous coating
iv.    Vandalism
v.     Acts of God
vi.    Abuse or negligence by the Customer
vii.   Causes other than defects in Damp Fight Terrace coat Improper surface preparation
viii.  Surface with contaminants and not dry
ix.   Normal wear andtear
x.    Any act or omission on the part of the Contractor/Painter causing the Damp Fight Terrace coat a system to be defective by any means.
xi.   Weak/de bonded plaster surface, structural defects in the building
xii.  Broken water sprout, old water pipelines etc

6. Owner’s responsibilities:

a.   Roofs coated with Damp Fight Terrace coat may become slippery after rains. Care must be exercised while accessing such roofs. APL does not take any responsibility for the safety of persons accessing the roof under such conditions.
b.   Owner should exercise normal housekeeping and after care post application of Damp Fight Terrace coat system.

7. Claims and Repairs

a.   Any claim made in terms of this Warranty shall be made within 30 days of the consumer discovering any defect, damage or failure which gives rise to a claim.
b.   The consumer shall forth with notify the Company of the claim providing full details thereof, and shall set out the basis on which it believes that the Company is liable in terms of the Warranty.
c.   The Company reserves the right to carry out inspections of the paint application process, in which the Damp Fight Terrace coat system is alleged to have failed and to perform any tests in respect thereof, and may do so either itself or by means of any person nominated by it. Prior to such inspection or testing, the consumer shall not be entitled to perform any repairs to or remove or tamper with any part of the system.
d.   The Company shall use its best endeavors to ensure that the paint required for repairs is available as soon as possible at the place where the repairs are to be carried out, but does not assume liability for delay in this respect.
e.   The Company, in its sole discretion shall be entitled to
i.    Control/monitor re-painting which is to be carried out in accordance with all its specifications and instructions; and
ii.   Appointacontractorand/orapprovethecontractorappointedbytheCustomer.

8. Miscellaneous:

a.   This Warranty disclaims any liabilities, contracts, tort or otherwise including negligence and strict liability and the Company makes no warranty or
Merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose what so ever for Damp Fight Terrace coat system. There are no warranties expressed or implied under law, which extend beyond the warranty set out herein.
b.   If any dispute arises between the Company and the Customer, in respect of the above Warranty, neither shall commence any court or arbitration proceedings relating to the dispute, unless they have first complied through mediation.
c.   In case of any disputes, the same is subject to exclusive Jurisdiction of the courts of Tuticorin.
d.   The facts and all matters concerning any dispute will be kept confidential by both the Customer and the Company at all times.
 
GENERAL TERMS
·         This warranty is non-assignable and non-transferable.
·         In case of any dispute, the same is subject to exclusive jurisdiction of courts at Tuticorin.
·         All parties at all time will keep all matters and facts concerning any dispute, confidential.
·         The section heading in this warranty are for convenience of interpretation only and do not have any legal or contractual effect.
For warranty registration contact Ph:0461 2320316, 2320696, 2337990 Email id: tuticorin@agsar.net