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.
Restore More. Stress Less. When concrete surfaces become damaged and unsightly, they can also become a risk for slips and trips. No one wants to entertain the thought of liability challenges, but replacing concrete can be very costly both in terms of money and disruption in operations. Instead of tearing out and replacing concrete, consider…
The daffodils might not be the only things coming up from the ground as signs of spring begin to appear. In colder-weather climates, new cracks and other concrete surface damage are also showing their faces.
But at what point is this damage more than an aesthetics issue? When is it cause for concern for employee or customer safety? And how should it be addressed?
Many times, when concrete is damaged it’s truly only limited to the surface layer. In situations where the sub-base is still structurally sound, it can be kept and instead repaired or restored.
The New Castle, Pa., Police Department was looking to crack the case on some concrete issues it was experiencing. Enter Simon Surfaces.
The department’s concrete garage floor was becoming a safety hazard. Specifically, the deteriorating surface was riddled with serious slip-and-fall concerns. And multiple coats of paint were evidence of attempts to cover many years’ worth of damage.
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…
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…
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…
Areas of heavy foot traffic are prime candidates for a concrete repair or resurfacing job. Derik McIntosh, Simon Surfaces Production Manager, examines the most common areas, such as sidewalks and driveways.
If you notice your concrete sidewalks and other surfaces are showing signs of age and disrepair, it may be time to intervene with a concrete resurfacing. Simon Surfaces’ Derik McIntosh outlines what factors may make your concrete surface a candidate for resurfacing.