PUNCHouse Project 234

A green endeavor and the first LEED Platinum home built in Santa Monica - for well-renowned TV/media commentator, Lisa Ling, and husband, Dr. Paul Song, an LA based radiation oncologist. This house was built using green products and IMRAE Corporation is proud to have contributed in the realization of the couple’s quest for environmental responsiveness in their community. IMRAE Corporation provided the CoatMasters products for this project used in sealing various concrete surfaces, including seal penetration and topical application on custom designed concrete tiles manufactured by Smith-Laredo Specialty Surfaces for water protection.
CoatMasters sealers were the preferred choice for protective coating, and endorsed by Mike Taylor, President of Smith-Laredo Specialty Surfaces. The conceptualized bathroom designs made with 100% concrete tiles are subjected to different exposure conditions. To meet this challenge, various known brand sealers were evaluated side by side, and the CoatMasters sealers performed extremely well in terms of high water repellency that contributed to its superior water proofing resistance and required stain protection from various liquid drinks (i.e. coffee, soda, red wine, etc.).
“This is the right product for the intended application”, explained Mike Taylor to the architectural team committee of the PUNCHouse Project 234.
The special customized concrete tiles installed on all of the bathroom areas were exposed to various liquid contact and floor traffic conditions. For the concrete walls in the shower area, CoatMasters (CM) 3007, an impregnating sealer, provides “high penetrating effect on smooth micro porous surfaces”. Its main purpose is to seal concrete surfaces to prevent any capillary suction effect that would cause concrete to absorb water over time.

For other concrete wall areas, the CoatMasters (CM) Matte Sealer, a topical coating, was selected to provide a durable stain resistance from common drinks such as coffee, soda, and red wine. It also provides abrasion resistant properties which helps maintain the original appearance of the concrete surface.

All CoatMasters products used are environmentally friendly, and easily meets the VOC limit requirement of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and the use of these products qualifies for 1-LEED point under the “LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations”, section EQ Credit 4.2: Low Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings.
A remarkable true “Green Living” in many years to come with a responsive awareness in pursuit of environmental sustainability is the hallmark of Lisa Ling and Dr. Paul Song. IMRAE Corporation highly believes in these core values and shall always collaborate itself with concerned groups and other institutions sharing similar goals and objectives.