27/05/2026
It's Painting Time!
Coating all of the wooden frames and infrastructure in a sun resistant coating is an essential job that we undertake most years.
The sun is the best and the worst parts of Australia all wrapped up into a burning hot bundle. Wetside basks in the sunlight all year round, which is fantastic, but the suns powerful rays can do a lot of damage.
Sunlight is made up of infrared radiation which generate heat (~49%), visible light (~42%) and just a little bit of ultraviolet radiation or UV (~9%). However, it's those UV rays that are the biggest culprit when it comes to sun damage.
UV rays break down chemical bonds in organic polymers and plastics. This is what causes colours to fade and weakens many substances such as PVC piping to concrete and asphalt. Combine that with the heat and even concrete is prone to cracking. It's easy to see how it does so much damage to our skin!
Sun safety in Australia is extremely important, not just for people, but for all the buildings and infrastructure too! They can be protected in a number of ways such as better shading, UV resistant coatings and sealants and selecting more resistant materials.
Stay sun safe! Now back to painting 🎨😁
