'Designing for Durability' is theme of ACSeries scheduled for July 23-25 in Seattle, WA.

As part of its popular Advancements in Coatings Series (ACSeries), the FSCT will host a three-day symposium on "Coating Wood and Wood Composites: Designing for Durability." The program will be held on July 23-25, 2007, at the Doubletree Seattle Airport, Seattle, WA.

Made possible through a collaboration between the FSCT and the Journal of Architectural Coatings (JAC), the three-day symposium is designed for all those involved in the ever-growing area of wood and wood composites, their design and their protection. Attendees will represent the entire supply chain, including coatings formulators, laboratory and field testers, architects, specifiers, building maintenance personnel, paint contractors and applicators, raw material suppliers, and end users.

The symposium will offer a unique two-track program, with one track certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Highlights include plenary lectures focusing on topics critical towards understanding how to design for durability, as well as tabletop exhibits and a poster session.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Monday, July 23

(Morning Session)

To Design, First Know the Substrate

(8:00-11:30 am)

Plenary Lecture--Bulletproof Wood Composites--Fact or Fiction?--Fred Kamke, Oregon State University 

The Central Role of Wood Biology in Understanding the Durability of Wood Coating Interactions--Alex Wiedenhoeft, Forest Products Laboratory

Effect of Manufacturing Processes on Wood Surface Properties--R. Sam Williams, Forest Products Laboratory

Measuring Water Repellency in a Low-VOC World--Victoria Scarborough, Sherwin-Williams Co.

Modifying the Effects of Water on Aqueous-Based Coatings for Exterior Wood Surfaces--Jim Stephens, Michelman, Inc.

(Afternoon Sessions)

Performance Products Application & Testing--Part I

Part I: Wood Protection & Stain Technology

(1:00-4:15 pm)

Optimized Transparent Wood Protection by Combining Inorganic and Organic Light Stabilizers--Harry Staeglich, Sachtleben Chemie GmbH

Strategies for Minimizing Mold/Mildew Problems in Paint and Coatings--Anders Larsson, YKI, Institute for Surface Chemistry

The Effects of Varnish and Impregnation Processes on Combustion Properties of Oriental Spruce--Musa Atar, Gazi University

Solid Color Deck Stains: Trends, Substrates and Formulation Study--Greg Monaghan, Rohm and Haas 

Comparative Analysis of Semi-Transparent Stains Applied to Preservative-Treated Wood--Mojgan Ahmadi-Nejad, University of Toronto 

Latest Developments in Nanotechnology--John Du, BYK Chemie

Architectural Track--Part I Wood Specification & Exterior Maintenance

(1:00-4:15 pm)

The Changing Nature of Exterior Substrates--Doug Mall, The Dow Chemical Company 

Restoration of Wood Substrates on Historic Structures--Duffy Hoffman, Hoffman Painting & Refinishing 

Water-Based Coatings for Wood Finishing--Jamie MacKinnon, Becker Acroma Inc.

Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

Tuesday, July 24

(Morning Sessions)

Performance Products Application & Testing--Part II

Part II: Application Testing & UV Coatings

(8:00-11:30 am)

The Right Choice: UV Testing or Xenon Arc--Marla Marino, Q-Lab

A Simple Method to Measure the UV Transmittance of Coatings--Rod Stirling, Fornitek Canada Corp.

Exterior Wood Coatings Based on UV-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions--Aaron Lockhart, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC 

Rheology of Coatings Applied to Building Products--Greg Wascomb, Sherwin Williams Co.

UV-Curable Polyurethane Acrylate Dispersions Compared with 100% Solids UV-Curable Urethane Acrylates--Oscar Valdes-Aguilera, Cytec Industries, Inc.

Performance Capability of Water-borne UV-Curable Latexes for Wood Substrates--Laurie Morris, Alberdingk-Boley

Architectural Track Part II--Wood Specification & Exterior Maintenance

(8:00-11:30 am)

Specifying Performance Standards for Coatings on Wood--Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology, LLC

Coating Specialty Surfaces: Hardwoods and Composites--Gregory Portincasa, Akzo Nobel, Sikkens Decorative Coatings

Taking the "Pain" Out of Painting Wood--Barry Law, Master Painters Institute

Wood, Fire, and the Role of Intumescent, Fire Resistive Coatings--Casey West, StanChem, Inc.

Buffet Lunch with Exhibitors

Designing for Durability--Part I

(1:30-2:30 pm)

Plenary Lecture--Failure Avoidance in Coating Exterior Wood Substrates--Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing, LLC

(Afternoon Sessions)

Part I--Mold Resistance & Barrier Coatings

(2:45-4:15 pm)

Surface Mold Prevention with Chlorothalonil/Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate Systems--Joseph Burley, Sostram Corp.

Testing, Performance, and Construction of Water-Resistive Barrier Coatings for Wood-Based Wall Sheathing Substrates--Terry Viness, Sto Corp.

Wood Polymer Penetrant Enhances Durability--Anthony Berejka, Ionicorp

Architectural Track

(2:45-4:15 pm)

Mitigating Wood Damage from Moisture Problems Through Air Barrier Technology--Kevin Knight, Retrospec Consultants

Living with Wood--David Hertz, Syndesis, Inc.

Networking Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday, July 25

Designing for Durability--Part II

(9:00-10:00 am)

Plenary Lecture--Changing Needs for a Changing Marketplace--Bob Smith, Virginia Tech

(Morning Sessions)

Part II--Coatings for Various Substrates & Low VOC 

(10:15-11:45 am)

Development of a Durable Primer and Topcoat System for Fiber Cement Composite Siding--Wallace Kesler, Sherwin-Williams Co.

Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings for Wood Floors--The Next Generation--Peter Schmitt, Bayer MaterialScience LLC.

Novel Technology Tools for the Development of Low-VOC Interior and Exterior Coatings and Stains with Solvent-Like Application and Performance Characteristics--Ronald Obie, Wood Coatings Research Group, Inc.

The Global Marketplace

(10:15-11:45 am)

A Global View of the Architectural Paint Market--Stewart Williams, The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

Improving Strategies for Limiting Movement of Pests on Wood-Based Materials--Christoph Schauwecker, Oregon State University

Engineered Wood Composites

(1:00-2:00 pm)

Plenary Lecture--High Performance Envelopes for Wood--Roger Rowell, Forest Products Laboratory

(Afternoon Sessions)

Track 1: Exterior Durability & Composite Boards

(2:15-3:45 pm)

Ability of Transparent Coatings to Retard Leaching of Borates in a Weather-Ometer Test--Paul Morris, Fornitek Canada Corp.

The What, Why, and How of Powder Coatings on Wood--An Introduction to the Process of Powder Coating Products Made from Medium Density Fiberboard--Jeff Hale, ITW Gema

Improving the Resistance of Wood-Based Composites to Mold and Decay Fungi--Jeff Morrell, Oregon State University

Track 2: WPC Coatings

(2:15-3:45 pm)

Impacts of Impregnation with Imersol-Aqua on Surface Glossiness and Adhesion Strength of Some Varnishes--Musa Atar, Gazi University

Coating WPCs Using Co-Extrusion to Improve Durability--Nicole Stark, USDA Forrest Service

New Technology for Making Wood-Plastic Composites Paintable--Kelly Williams, Inhance/Fluoro-Seal, Ltd.

Hotel Information

The ACSeries program will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport, located next to the SeaTac International Airport, a mile west of the 1-5 corridor. The hotel is just 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. Free airport transportation is available from the airport to the hotel.

This full service hotel offers a resort-like setting with a full slate of business hotel amenities. Many of the guestrooms, meeting rooms, and dining areas feature breathtaking views of the Cascades and Olympic Mountain Range.

The FSCT group rate is $159, plus applicable taxes, for a single or double room. For reservations, call Doubletree at 800.222.Tree or 206.246.8600 and mention "FSCT Wood Coatings." A credit card guarantee is required to place the reservation. Reservations may be cancelled up to 72 hours before arrival to avoid cancellation penalties.

The deadline for placing reservations at the group rate is Wednesday, June 27. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

Travel Arrangements

Contact FSCT's Travel Desk (serviced by TLG Travel Management, formerly GTI/Carlson Wagonlit) to make airline reservations. This can be done online at www.tripmanager.com or by contacting Carol Ann Reppert at 800.223.3863, x120. If you choose to book online, enter the following:

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Once this is entered, click on log-in and continue following the instructions to book your travel. You will be asked for a meeting code: ACS2007. You will receive your e-ticket shortly after completing the reservation.

Wood Coatings Task Force

The "Coating Wood and Wood Composites: Designing for Durability" program has been developed by members of a task force, chaired by R. Sam Williams, of USDA Forst Service, Forest Products Lab; Victoria Scarborough, The Sherwin-Williams Co.; and Harold Hower, Technology Publishing Co. Task force members include Bradley Berkmeyer, The Flood Co.; Michael DePietro, Omega Specialty Products & Services, LLC; Eunice Leung, P.T. Hutchins Co., Inc.; D. Douglas Mall, Sr., The Dow Chemical Co.; Ronald Obie, Wood Coatings Research Group, Inc.; Michelle Toth, Rohm and Haas Co.; and Jennifer Majchrzak, FSCT Education Coordinator.

General Information

For additional information, contact FSCT at 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422-2350; 610.940.0777; fax [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Register online at www.coatingstech.org

To reserve a tabletop exhibit or learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa McGlashen, FSCT Exhibits Coordinator, at 610.940.0777 x4947, or email [e-mail]