DL E&C's 'Durability Improvement Paint' and 'Certification of New Technology for Construction by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport'

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DL E&C announced on the 7th that the "Paint Technology for Improving Durability of Apartment Houses" jointly developed with Gangnam Jevisco has obtained the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's "New Construction Technology."

This is the first time that paint-related technology has been certified as a new construction technology by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The construction new technology certification is a system in which the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport improves the first technology developed in Korea or existing technology to certify technologies that are considered to have novelty, progressiveness, and field applicability.

This new paint technology is attracting attention as a key technology for realizing long-lived houses by dramatically increasing the durability of concrete structures. If the new technology is applied to the outer wall of an apartment house, the life of concrete can be extended more than five times compared to the previous one. It is expected that the repair work or repainting cycle due to damage to the outer wall will be greatly reduced.

The core of the new technology is the elasticity and water resistance of the paint itself. Typical outer wall finishes cause concrete damage due to cracks and leaks over time. In contrast, the new technology uses highly elastic materials to suppress cracks and block moisture penetration with excellent waterproof performance. This greatly slows the rate of deterioration of concrete and allows the durability of the structure to be maintained for a long time.

DL E&C has developed this new technology in collaboration with Gangnam Jevisco since 2021. This is the result of joint technology development and research support activities conducted to strengthen the competitiveness of partner companies and practice win-win cooperation. DL E&C combined expertise in architectural design and construction, and Gangnam Jevisco combined paint technology and material development capabilities to implement optimal solutions. With the technology developed in this way, it acquired a patent in September 2021, a technical certification of the Korean Concrete Association in November 2022, and a new construction technology certification from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

"The durability improvement paint technology for apartment houses is an eco-friendly technology that can contribute to reducing construction waste and carbon emissions by reducing social costs for maintenance and increasing the durability of buildings," said a DL E&C official who spoke to this newspaper by phone.

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