Freeze-Thaw Effect on Concrete In several parts of the country this spring, temperatures will have dramatic swings. This freeze-thaw cycle can lead to significant concrete damage on exterior surfaces like sidewalks, curbs, and more. Why Does Freeze-Thaw Affect Concrete Surfaces? Concrete is a porous surface, meaning it absorbs water. Water sitting on concrete, like melted…
Polished Concrete in Commercial Facilities Polished concrete continues to rise in popularity in commercial environments, from retail to manufacturing and everywhere in between. It is a sustainable flooring solution because you are utilizing the existing concrete to bring new life and durability to the surface. What is Polished Concrete? Polished concrete is simply an existing…
Salt Damage to Concrete: How to Protect Your Sidewalks This Winter As winter arrives, facilities rely on rock salt and ice melts to keep sidewalks, steps, and other high-traffic areas safe. While these de-icing products help prevent slips and falls, they can also contribute to concrete sidewalk damage over time. Proper winter concrete maintenance is…
Put a freeze on winter holiday fires The holidays are a time to enjoy the glow of candles and twinkling lights. Unfortunately, it’s also a time where dangerous fires are likely to happen. According to the NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 790 home structure fires per year that began with decorations,…
The oil change facilities had service bays with existing paint/coatings that were failing, which made the surfaces very difficult to clean and maintain.
Are your fuel islands scaring away customers? Damaged or rusted fuel islands don’t just hurt your image — they can drive customers away. A quick, cost-effective fuel island restoration by Simon Surfaces can help you avoid these frightening outcomes: Rusted metal bands Traditional metal bands will eventually rust — it’s only a matter of time.…
Floor Coatings For Any Surface Floor coatings aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions. Simon Surfaces’ CS HP (high-performance coating system) is a series of customizable floor coatings for both indoor or outdoor environments. These systems deliver both abrasion and impact protection without tearing out and replacing the existing concrete. Simon CS HP hides concrete repairs by blending them…
Concrete Replacement Alternatives Constant traffic and impact over time can severely damage concrete, but a complete tear-out and replacement is not always feasible or necessary, especially in heavy traffic areas such as sidewalks and curbs, ramps, steps and thresholds. Simon Surfaces can replace the crumbled, cracked threshold with a high-strength, epoxy-modified material, resulting in a…
The oil change facilities had service bays with existing paint/coatings that were failing, which made the surfaces very difficult to clean and maintain.
The oil change facilities had service bays with existing paint/coatings that were failing, which made the surfaces very difficult to clean and maintain.