Innovative fuel island restorations eliminate metal bands Rusted and chipped fuel islands are a common sight. They can quickly become safety hazards. They also leave a bad first impression with patrons. So, If you ask station owners why they haven’t done anything to improve them, the most common answer is they cannot afford to have…
Commercial & Industrial Applications for Concrete Resurfacing and Repair Damaged, worn or cracked concrete can occur in many different areas. It’s not only a sight for sore eyes, but it can also cause trip and safety hazards for employees, vendors and customers. Instead of going through the time, expense and disruption of tearing out and…
From pitting and spalling to the cracks that will inevitably appear, concrete damage on your curbs, walkways and ramps can be a nuisance. When it comes time to address these areas, take note of the advantageous strength and durability benefits of concrete-alternative epoxies. Let the numbers speak for themselves. Look at the epoxy systems’ compression…
If you’re in an area of the country where deicers are a necessity throughout the winter months, there’s a good chance your concrete surfaces suffered some damage. Deicers, known as calcium chloride or rock salt, react with moisture, change the temperature and melt the ice. Concrete is kind of like a rigid sponge, however, so…
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.
Epoxy systems provide strong relief from concrete’s weaknesses From pitting and spalling to the cracks that will inevitably appear, concrete damage on your curbs, walkways and ramps can be a nuisance. When it comes time to address these areas, take note of the advantageous strength and durability benefits of concrete-alternative epoxies. Let the numbers speak…
Think about where a typical customer spends the majority of time at your station. Probably at the pump while dispensing their fuel, right? They can easily be there for several minutes with not much to do except to observe their surroundings. Impressing customers at the pump can actually entice them to walk into your convenience…
Are your concrete surfaces starting to show signs of age with pitting, cracking and/or widespread damage? Has their condition started detracting from the positive image your brand aspires to convey? Even worse, have they become a safety concern for employees or pedestrians using them?
Before deciding to replace the damaged, worn concrete inside or outside your facility, you should know concrete restoration is a smart alternative solution available to you in today’s commercial marketplace. Epoxy mortar systems are 2-3 times stronger than conventional concrete, they’re able to seal the surface to prevent water and other substances from penetrating it,…
The long-accepted solution for repairing damaged gas island foundations involved removing the pumps and the crumbling concrete, re-pouring fresh concrete, reinforcing it with a metal band around the edges and then painting it. Or there was the band-aid approach of just painting it. In either case, there were flaws. The standard replacement included a shiny…