December 13th, 2017
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 46 seconds
Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. That is why we use steel to created reinforced concrete. Cathodic protection is a technique used to control corrosion in reinforced concrete
by Carleen Geisler
October 24th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 52 seconds
Generally, it is best practice to repair and pour exterior concrete in in warmer seasons, but there are times where concrete repair is required in winter.
by Carleen Geisler
October 16th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: Less than 1 minute
Q: What is Sulfurcrete?
A: Sulfurcrete, or sulfur concrete, is a type of acid resistant concrete. Acid-Proof Concretes are ideal for aggressive acid and other chemical environments.
by Darren Marrese
September 27th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Vector Construction specializes in the repair and restoration of concrete. With experience using a variety of methods, such as concrete patching, epoxy injection crack repair, and cathodic protection we have become a leader in this field. Offering hi
by Carleen Geisler
September 15th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 25 seconds
Concrete is everywhere. From the bridges to the Skytrain line to office buildings and factories, we use concrete on almost every building site in the Lower Mainland. You can’t walk 20 feet without seeing a concrete structure.
by Carleen Geisler
August 26th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Concrete is an amazing thing. We use it everywhere in construction, such as the building of bridges, water tanks, tunnels, parking garages, condominiums and office buildings.
by Carleen Geisler
July 20th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Just imagine repairing a concrete building. You assess the damage and weak points, determine where to patch and where to refill the holes, pour the concrete, wait for it to set, make sure it’s properly treated and coated, and then stand back.
by Carleen Geisler
July 5th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 46 seconds
Although this may seem obvious, waterproofing your concrete project is essential, whether you’re in a wet climate or dry. Yes, it is more expensive, but the benefits far outweigh the costs.
by Carleen Geisler
June 15th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 44 seconds
Concrete structural health monitoring (SHM) is now an integral part of concrete project design and maintenance across a wide array of applications ranging from bridges and buildings, to nuclear facilities, dams and tunnels.
by Carleen Geisler
February 9th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 33 seconds
The freeze-thaw cycle is one of the major causes of concrete deterioration in Canada and other regions of the world that experience extreme climate changes.
by Carleen Geisler
January 12th, 2017
in Concrete Repair Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Structural strengthening of concrete is a vital competency in today’s concrete repair industry. Seismic retrofitting is one of the specific contexts in which professional concrete contractors are called on to strengthen concrete structures.
