Cleaning and Maintaining Concrete and Epoxy Surfaces
Spring is an ideal time to clean commercial concrete and epoxy surfaces, from exterior walkways, ramps, and steps to interior floors, loading docks,
Floor Coatings For Any Surface
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…
Bench your cracked concrete worries and save this month’s madness for basketball
Basketball is all about making smart plays. Commercial concrete isn’t much different, especially when it comes to repairs and resurfacing.
A complete concrete tear-out and replacement is not always necessary or workable, particularly in heavy traffic areas such as commercial or retail sidewalks, entryways steps and ramps.
Before, DURING and After Epoxy-based Concrete Restorations
What’s lost in a lot of “before and after” photos of concrete restoration jobs is what happens in the middle. Some of the most compelling benefits happen in the “during” phase of an epoxy-based restoration. When your concrete is not looking or performing its best, contact the experts at Simon Surfaces for an opinion on whether it can be repaired or restored with an epoxy-based system. We’ll talk through all your options to allow you to make the wisest decision for your business.
Concrete-Alternative Repair and Resurfacing Options for Property Managers
Property managers who properly address concrete damage and make themselves aware of concrete-alternative options can avoid the drastic step of replacing concrete, saving both expense and downtime.
Spring is the time of year when we see the effects of winter’s harsh temperatures and freeze-and-thaw cycles on concrete surfaces. Pitted, spalling, lifted, uneven and cracked concrete are most common.
Determining “how” and “when” to intervene is key; not only to smartly manage your budget, but to also ensure the safety anyone stepping foot on your property.
Assessing damage that’s likely accumulating on your concrete surfaces this winter
In the wintertime, concrete steps and sidewalks are consistently on the minds of facility managers located in cold-weather climates. Specifically, it’s largely about clearing them from snow and ice to make for safe foot traffic by employees and customers.
The Case for Not Replacing that Damaged Concrete
Spring is the time of year we begin to realize the beating our concrete surfaces took during the cold weather months. Pitting, spalling, unevenness and cracks are common consequences of the harsh temperatures on concrete. Freeze-thaw cycles, snow and ice, and snow-melt chemicals also play a part. These concrete defects are more than just eyesores.…
Benefits of Using Epoxies in Concrete Repairs
Question: When should epoxies be used on repair or resurfacing jobs? Answer: It makes sense in the fact that it’s a quicker process with less downtime. With concrete, when you repair something, you need to tear out sections of it. Where Simon Surfaces comes into play, we can do anything from a foot wide to 1,000…
Restoring Concrete Fuel Islands with Epoxies
Question: How is epoxy used in fuel island restorations? Answer: Our product is basically made out of 100 percent solid epoxy. For a gas island, it’s a three-step build-up process. First, we would take off and remove the metal, and then we would form the island up. We would then mix our epoxy with a special…
Why Metal Should be Removed from Fuel Pump Islands
Question: Why doesn’t Simon Surfaces use metal bands in its fuel island restorations? Answer: There are some notable disadvantages to using metal bands. Obviously over time, they’re going to deteriorate due to rust. Once they starts rusting, there’s nothing you can do about it. If a car would strike it, it’s going to make a sharp…