CASE STUDY: National Oil Change Franchise
LOCATION: CINCINNATI, OH
SITUATION:
Southern Ohio weather can be tough – especially on concrete fuel islands. Temperature fluctuations, snow, ice, rain, and chemicals like salt and deicers caused significant damage to the fuel islands at ten sites of this business located in and around Cincinnati. The damage included cracked and broken concrete, as well as rusted metal bands. The islands were unsightly but more importantly posed safety risks to customers and employees. The customer wanted a high-quality, long-term solution that would not be as costly and disruptive as completely removing and replacing the fuel islands at each site.
SOLUTION:
Simon Surfaces rebuilt/restored all 44 islands at the 10 sites using its Fuel Island Restoration solution. The process started by eliminating the metal bands and re-forming the island.
Next, an epoxy-mortar blend was poured into the new island form, hand-troweled, and sealed with a resilient urethane topcoat. Because the epoxy-mortar system is so strong, it completely eliminates the need for metal bands and the risk of any future rust, The islands at each site were restored in sets to minimize disruption and allow them to remain operational the entire time.
- 10 sites
- 44 fuel islands
END RESULT:
The newly restored fuel islands are not only 2-3 times stronger than standard concrete, but they are also much more resistant to chemicals including gas, oil, and salt. Plus, the elimination of metal bands now eliminates the risk of future rust.
Find out more details about the benefits of Simon Surfaces fuel island restoration process.
