Construction Services
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Shotblasting
Shotblasting utilizes a highly specialized machine used for prepping a concrete slab prior to the installation of a traffic coating, moisture barrier, or roofing membrane. The machine is able to give a specific concrete surface profile for whatever application is necessary. Shotblasting ensures the highest bond, which greatly reduces failure rates in adhesion versus an unblasted floor.​
Shotblasting provides a clean consistent surface profile free of hot spots and grooves allowing for maximum penetration of sealers or bonding for traffic membranes.​
High-Pressure Water Jetting​
High pressure water jetting is a technique for cleaning external surfaces, which relies entirely on the sheer force of water from a pressurized source to achieve the desired cleaning effect on the intended surface. Abrasive, toxic and potentially harmful chemicals are not used in high pressure water jetting making it an environmentally friendly option.​
High Pressure Water Jetting has various applications such as membrane or paint removal, concrete demolition, chloride removal from concrete, etc.
Scraping
Concrete scraping is a procedure in which a concrete surface (e.g., parking deck or warehouse floor) is abraded with the assistance of a ride on machine using razors, hard blades, or teeth to slide under, fracture or otherwise remove unwanted materials from the surface. Different blades are designed for different removal applications including urethane coatings, waterproofing membranes, roofing materials, floor coverings, epoxy, adhesives, etc.​
Grinding
Our walk-behind grinders with abrasive PCD tooling are used as an aggressive coating removal and surface preparation tool.​
Milling Concrete​
Concrete milling is the process of removing a layer of concrete from a road, bridge or parking lot in order to resurface the structure. Concrete milling is often used for heavy surface preparation on asphalt, trawled epoxy coatings, elastomeric coatings, etc. The machine cuts a 14” wide path with depths (as described by the Classes below) ranging from â…›” to several inches depending on application.​
There are five different Classes of concrete milling that can be performed. Class I concrete milling is done to remove surface irregularities. Class II is to institute a uniform depth as shown on plans. Class III is the same as Class II but includes a cross scope. Class IV milling goes to the base of the concrete. Class V milling includes going into different depths at different locations.​
Sealer Application​
Concrete sealers are applied to concrete to protect it from surface damage, corrosion, and staining. They either block the pores in the concrete to reduce absorption of water and salts or form an impermeable layer which prevents such materials from passing.​
Topical sealers can provide visual enhancement as well as topical protection from stains and chemicals. They require a dry, clean surface during application to gain adhesion. Life span is generally 1-5 years, although high-end epoxy/urethane systems can last significantly longer.