Archive:  2015

09
Dec
2015

Concrete Protection & Concrete Coating Services

by Darren Marrese December 9th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 49 seconds
After installing concrete in industrial locations, it is important to protect it from weather, temperature changes, chemicals and corrosive liquids that can break down the cement, stain or wear away the surface, or cause underlying corrosion problems
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19
Oct
2015

Vector Receives Industry Recognition

by Darren Marrese October 19th, 2015 in Latest News
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At last week’s International Concrete Repair Institute’s Fall Convention, Vector was recognized by its peers by winning ICRI Project of the Year in the 2015 ICRI Awards Program.
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12
Oct
2015

Parkade Restoration in Toronto

by Darren Marrese October 12th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
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Is your parking structure looking worse for wear? Parkade restoration in Toronto is a way to keep your business lucrative, reduce complaints, and keep your customers and employees happy.
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02
Oct
2015

See Us at the Railway Interchange Conference Oct 4th – 7th!

by Darren Marrese October 2nd, 2015 in Latest News
Estimated Reading Time: Less than 1 minute
Vector-Construction will have an exhibit at the upcoming Railway Interchange Conference starting this Sunday, October 4th through Wednesday the 7th!
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03
Sep
2015

Electrochemical Treatment of Concrete Corrosion

by Darren Marrese September 3rd, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 7 seconds
One of the primary mechanisms for concrete degradation is corrosion. Severe corrosion occurs when concrete is exposed to aggressive salts such as de-icing chemicals that are used to keep the streets and bridges safe for the traveling public.
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12
Jun
2015

How Injection and Grouting Can Make a Long Term Impact on Tendons

by Darren Marrese June 12th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 51 seconds
There are many ways that grout can corrode post-tension tendons. When it’s improperly applied in a large concrete bridge, for example, grout can have voids and residual moisture
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12
May
2015

Post Tension Repair for Concrete Structures

by Darren Marrese May 12th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 38 seconds
Maintaining post tensioned structures and keeping them safe for ongoing, high traffic use, is essential
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26
Apr
2015

Benefits of Concrete Resurfacing – Vancouver

by Darren Marrese April 26th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 37 seconds
Greater Vancouver is a fast growing area in Canada with over 3 million people now living in the area. Maintenance of the infrastructure is important to keep the city in a great state of repair.
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24
Feb
2015

The Science Behind Concrete: How Corrosion Occurs

by Vector Marketing Department February 24th, 2015 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Corrosion of concrete happens because of the make-up of concrete as well as the imbedded metals within concrete.Concrete repair focuses on the scientific causes of corrosion of concrete and aims to reduce the potential for future problems
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