A technique used in concrete structures, cathodic protection controls the corrosion of steel reinforcing bars. External elements can play havoc with structures, forcing them to deteriorate from chlori
Continue ReadingResistance to chemical attack Digester tanks are the home to anaerobic digestion – A waste management system that breaks down the accumulation of waste production. This process is made clean and eff
Continue ReadingWhat’s new? Our newest membership comes from the Corrosion Prevention Association (CPA). What is CP? Corrosion Prevention(CP) is typically applied to reinforced concrete as a method of repairing
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What is a bund wall? Bund walls are typically constructed from brick or block. Their purpose is to provide the safety catch to ensure that major (or even minor) storage failures do not turn into a cat
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Concrete is probably one of the most durable building materials in use today. Imagine what the world would be like without this dependable substance. Our urban landscape would be very different, as it
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Most buildings that are made, are structurally made from steel. Why would an architect or designer choose one material over the other? Concrete buildings offer many safety advantages over steel skelet
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Over the course of their lifetime, concrete buildings slowly deteriorate and are in constant need of condition surveys, typically annually but these can also be more frequent if the building is old or
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Manhole water infiltration can be a serious problem and must be contained before intoxicating gases are produced. Rain water, surface run off and waste water effluent are typical water sources that le
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One of our older projects completed by Lingard Ltd on the main building at Hull Royal Infirmary. The 15-storey structure was built between 1963 and 1965 to care for patients around Humberside. With a
Continue ReadingWhether you own a building for business purposes, own your own home, or have rental property that requires building refurbishment, the external appearance will reflect onto you. Property owners want t
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