Archive:  2018

20
Dec
2018

Winter Construction Job Site Safety Tips

by Carleen Geisler December 20th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Construction doesn’t stop when winter weather strikes, so it’s important to know what steps to take to keep your workers warm and safe.
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13
Dec
2018

Concrete Repair and Protection is a Health Issue in Food Processing Facilities

by Cynthia White December 13th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
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When working in food processing facilities, concrete repair and protection is a strictly controlled health issue.
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29
Nov
2018

Environmental Benefits of Using Concrete

by Cynthia White November 29th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
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Concrete is long lasting and durable – standing up to the stress of our harsh weather conditions.
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15
Nov
2018

What is GeoSpray geopolymer, and how is it used?

by Cynthia White November 15th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 51 seconds
Q: What is GeoSpray geopolymer ? A: GeoSpray geopolymer is a high performance, fiber-reinforced mortar designed for structural rehabilitation.
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01
Nov
2018

What is Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete Structures?

by Cynthia White November 1st, 2018 in Concrete Repair
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In order to reinforce concrete, construction companies have long been using metal rebars placed within the structure in order to ensure the strength and ability to handle tensile stress.
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18
Oct
2018

What is Fiber Reinforced Polymer Concrete?

by Cynthia White October 18th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
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One very common way of reinforcing concrete is by pouring concrete over steel rebars.
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26
Jul
2018

Concrete deterioration and restoration in harsh chemical environments

by Carleen Geisler July 26th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Although many people perceive concrete to be solid and stone-like, the reality is that many things present in industrial applications can cause the concrete to break down, erode, and collapse over a period of time.
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16
Jul
2018

Can Epoxy crack injections be applied underwater?

by Carleen Geisler July 16th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Q: Can Epoxy crack injections be applied underwater? A: Yes! Epoxy crack injections can repair damage underwater in both salt and fresh water.
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24
Jun
2018

What is Cementitious Grouting?

by Carleen Geisler June 24th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 44 seconds
Anyone who has ever tiled a bathroom or kitchen knows what grout is. It’s the mixture of liquid and solid to make a paste that fills the cracks in between the tiles and bonds them together, forming a watertight seal.
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25
May
2018

What are Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs)?

by Carleen Geisler May 25th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 34 seconds
Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) are composite materials made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. The polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic that is combined with a fiber, such as glass or carbon.
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15
May
2018

Can parking and garage restoration projects be tackled in the winter?

by Carleen Geisler May 15th, 2018 in Concrete Repair
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 40 seconds
The weather causes all kinds of damage to concrete structures, no matter what part of Canada or the United States.
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29
Jan
2018

What's new on the Massey Tunnel replacement project front?

by Darren Marrese January 29th, 2018 in Latest News
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 30 seconds
The George Massey Tunnel continues to be a point of contention for residents of the Lower Mainland. The tunnel, opened in 1959, was an amazing engineering feat at the time.
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