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Finding the right floor for your facility

Finding the right floor for your facility Your floor covers nearly all your facility’s footprint. That’s why it’s so important to find the right floor for the needs of your facility. With so many options available, it can seem overwhelming. Here are a few key questions to consider when reviewing floor options. With innumerable flooring…

Polished Concrete and Light Reflectivity

Polished Concrete and Light Reflectivity Light reflective flooring was widely used among manufacturing and industrial facilities, but it is growing in popularity in other industries and it’s no surprise. Reflective floors act like a mirror for both natural light and overhead light to maximize brightness and light distribution. Reflectivity is measured in Light Reflectance Value…

Are your concrete surfaces safe?

Are your concrete surfaces safe? Are your concrete surfaces safe for customers, employees, or any other visitor to your facility? Let’s walk through federal standards and common issues with sidewalks, curbs, and ramps. ADA Standards for Curbs, Ramps, and Sidewalks The Americans with Disabilities Act set standards for common pedestrian traffic areas. To be ADA-compliant,…

Freeze-Thaw Effect on Concrete 

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…

Salt Damage for Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and More

Salt Damage for Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and More As winter sets in across the country, many facilities will utilize rock salt or ice melts on sidewalks, steps, and other surfaces with foot traffic. While this is a necessary precaution to prevent slips, it can result in damaged concrete over time. How does salt damage concrete…

Restore More. Stress Less.

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…

Rusted metal bands

Do your fuel islands look awesome? Or awful?

Do your fuel islands look awesome? Or awful? If you answered awful, you may want to continue reading. Fuel islands with jagged, rusty metal bands or crumbling, cracked concrete might be causing customers to visit your competitors.  Typical fuel island foundations are made of concrete and are encased with a metal band. Both look wonderful…