Construction managers across the UAE are turning to protective paints and coatings to add longevity to their buildings, saving costly repair and replacement, according to industry experts.

Steel and aluminium which is left exposed to the elements can quickly deteriorate, losing its natural properties, often resulting in expensive remedies for the project team.

“A simple application of Oasis can save many expensive headaches further down the line,” said Sunil Gudur, chief manager, Al Gurg Paints.

“Not only is it very costly to replace the damaged material, it also brings in unnecessary delays which can have negative effects for the whole project,” he noted.

Oasis, a product of Al Gurg Paints (AGP), has been developed at the company’s laboratories to provide a strong, water-proof coating ideal for protection of, and instant repairs to, sheet metal.

He pointed out that Oasis was an established brand in the UAE, contributing significantly to the industrial and multi-colour paint niche markets.

Researched, designed, and manufactured in Sharjah, Oasis is a strong water-proof coating suitable for application to most surfaces both as protection and decoration, he explained.

The paint is also very flexible in order to protect the surface from cracks and subsidence.

AGP is the first paint company in the UAE to become a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), signaling its intention to adopt 'green' policies in an effort to become an eco-friendly paint company.

AGP is the sole manufacturer and distributer of ICI Dulux, its own Oasis brand and Leigh’s Paints.

AGP operates its own research and development laboratories, a host of Dulux Decorator Centres throughout the UAE and is one of the leading industrial paint contractors in the region, having worked on iconic projects including Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab and Maktoum Bridge.-TradeArabia News Service