May 26, 2022
We design and build various structures using concrete because we need its strength. Pouring concrete allows for it to take virtually any shape we need it to and its strength is in its solid form. The weak links in other materials like the mortared joints in masonry...
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May 27, 2021
Keeping your plant floors and slabs in good condition is critical to keeping your operation humming. Cracks and potholes in slabs can cause extensive damage to your lifts and other equipment. This may leading to high maintenance costs and shortened life of some very...
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May 11, 2021
When it comes to grouting or concrete repair, everyone knows that the mixing determines your pace. Conventional mixers, required mixing times and basic packaging all combine to slow your production during installation. Let’s face it, you can only mix so much so fast...
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Feb 27, 2020
You’re comfortable doing the minor repairs yourself and you’ve gotten good at it. But this overlay of a large area has your confidence dropping and you’re not sure your people can do it. At what point should you consider hiring a contractor? 1. Consider the ability of...
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Feb 22, 2020
Sometimes you just don’t have the time to repair your floors and keep up with your production schedule. Especially if the damage is extensive and spread over a larger area than what you’d “patch” on a regular basis. In most cases, it’s more cost and time effective to...
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Feb 20, 2020
Your concrete takes a beating every day. The traffic, the dropped tools, the dragged pallets, they have your floors under constant attack. The result is seen in a wide range of damage. Some areas have minor spalling or chipping, some have scrapes and grooves and...
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Feb 13, 2020
“Fixing small cracks in the concrete didn’t seem to be worth the effort. I mean, they’re just cracks. What real harm could they do?” Now those small cracks are wide enough to cause issues. You’re having to put down steel or plywood to cover areas to prevent tripping....
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Feb 9, 2020
“Concrete Cracks. It’s Really Not a Big Deal.” Of course, concrete cracks. We all know it. But like most problems, it only gets worse if you don’t address it. If you have a bearing on the brink, worn belt or broken sprocket, you’d change it to prevent any potential...
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Jan 24, 2020
Discovered damage in your pit or chest linings? Regular inspections are key to planning work for mill outages. Once you’ve made an assessment, you have an idea of what you’ll need to plan for on the schedule and for your budget. Most people still wait to perform the...
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Jan 22, 2020
Material Return to service time Application Type Ease of use 1-3 SR 30 Structural Repair 8 hrs Mix and trowel 1 Form and Pour 2 SR 15 Structural Repair 2 hrs Mix and trowel 1 Form and Pour 2 SR Deep Pour Epoxy Grout Fast Set 6 hours Form and Pour 2 Crackbond CSR 1-2...
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Jan 21, 2020
Repairing a foundation is the best way to reduce the chance it gets worse and eventually fails to do its job. But, when would you do it? You put it off because you don’t think you have the time or the expertise to do it yourself. Well, it really easier than you think....
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Jan 15, 2020
Your concrete isn’t just exposed to general wear and tear like a plant floor or warehouse. Your concrete takes a beating from steam, traffic, metal totes and the chemicals you’re processing. You need repair materials that can take it. Here a few things to consider...
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