According to the National Fire Protection Association, during the winter months increased risk of fire is contributed to heating, holiday decorations, winter storms, and candles. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration have teamed up to help reduce your risk to winter fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide and electrical fires. Read more here on how to be safe over the holidays …
Questions: I have a few cracks and splits in my concrete sidewalk. How can they easily and cost-effectively resolve? Answer: When there are splits and cracks in sidewalks, there are normally one or two procedures. The first is a basic concrete repair so if there are isolated areas in the concrete causing trip hazards, we saw-cut…
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Is the condition of your fuel islands a bit scary? A quick and cost-effective restoration can help you avoid these frightening outcomes: quick and cost-effective restoration can help you avoid these frightening outcomes: rusted bands, negative impressions, and safety hazards.
Case Study:Loaf ‘N Jug Fuel Island RestorationTHE SITUATION Loaf ‘N Jug had nine locations in Colorado in need of fuel island foundation restorations to improve curb appeal. In addition, the rusted metal bands surrounding the existing fuel islands were a concern due to potential injuries and liability issues. They did not want just a “Band-Aid” that…
If your fuel islands have crumbling and cracked concrete or rusted metal bands sticking out like a sore thumb, your fuel islands might actually be driving customers to another station. Concrete fuel island foundations really take a beating over time. Leaking gas and oil, rain, snow, salt, and temperature changes can all take a toll…
Have cracked, unappealing concrete inside or outside your commercial facility, and want a cost-effective, durable and minimally disruptive option for fixing it that will make it look brand new again? Epoxy is your answer. Not only can epoxy systems be very effective at repairing concrete cracks, but there are epoxy coatings available that also create…
Question: My fuel islands are rusted and chipped. Can they be restored without shutting down my station for days on end? Answer: Restoring fuel islands is a newer process in the industry. Most convenience stores and gas stations are used to removing the pumps, tearing out the entire island and starting from scratch. Now with…
Questions: When is restoring concrete an option? Answer: The trigger point when trying to determine whether to restore or replace a sidewalk or a piece of concrete is the existing concrete damage. If the concrete is too damaged meaning the substrate is severely cracked or deteriorating, it’s not a candidate for restoration. That’s where a lot…
What are the advantages of restoring concrete? Answer: Restoring concrete has a lot of advantages over replacements. One of the problems with replacing concrete is the disruption that it causes – dust, heavy machinery, extended down time, etc. A restoration’s normal length of a project is much shorter because there is no heavy equipment causing a…