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Commercial Services > Testing > Paints and coatings - analysis, consultancy and testing

Contacts

Peter Kaczmar (email) (TRADA Technology)
t 44 (0)1494 569 637

Richard Sherwood (email) (Chiltern Dynamics)
t 44 (0)1494 569837

TRADA Technology has over 70 years’ experience of research and testing of wood coatings and treatments, providing research based guidance to professional and non-professional users of woodcare products. We can offer advice on current standards, provide independent testing of coatings and evaluate whether on-site coating applications are consistent with those specified.

Our services include:

  • Evaluation of coating performance and properties
  • Comparative exposure testing of exterior wood coatings
  • On-site and laboratory evaluations of coating defects and painting problems
  • Product specification and selection guidance and advice on component details
  • Consultancy and litigation services, including legal representation and the provision of written statements and test reports concerning coating problems and defects

Chiltern Fire (TRADA Technology's sister company) is able to provide up to date reaction to fire testing to the following standards:

  • BS EN ISO 11925-2 - European ignitibility test
  • BS EN 13823 - European ‘Single Burning Item’ (SBI) test 
  • Cone calorimeter

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