Painting below zero-the Antarctic challenge

Kestle, Linda; Gooch, Colin

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2013
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Kestle, L., and Gooch, C. (2013). Painting Below Zero-the Antarctic Challenge. In T. Yiu and V. Gonzalez (Eds), Proceedings of the 38th AUBEA Conference, Auckland, New Zealand(Ed.),
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Abstract
The task set was to scrape down, prepare and repaint (3coat system) a selection of exterior timber windows at Scott Base, to very strict environmental protection rules/requirements. ‘Zero Harm’ was the catchphrase. No electric tools. Temps ranged from +1ºC to -17ºC when windchill was taken into account. Never painted at temps below -12ºC. Very low humidity averaging 19-35% so the atmosphere very dry. No rain, only snow precipitation. 24/7 daylight in December, January
Keywords:
Scott Base (Antarctica), Antarctica, timber windows, painting
ANZSRC Field of Research:
120202 Building Science and Techniques
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Australian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA)
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http://www.aubea2013.org.nz/
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