On Track With Oxygen Train Recoat By Stephanie Marie Chizik Six chambers, 40,000 square feet total (3,716.1 m²), 65 days. Coating systems that were applied to all walls, columns, and ceilings within the scope of the project. Sounds like a straight forward project, right?
Coated SPF Plugs Leaks at Arctic Radar Complex By Ben DuBose Over the years since, many patching solutions were tried, but nothing ever completely stopped the leaks. As a result, ARCTEC and the U.S. Air Force contacted regional contractor Polyseal Insulation to develop a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) system for the entire 44,000-square-foot roofing area.
Decorative Flooring Expert Works Holiday Shifts By Ben DuBose The group wanted to renovate the building for modern use while still retaining a feel of “vintage industrialism” as a nod to Detroit’s history.
What to Expect From a Coating Inspector By Michael Harkin, President of FeO In many industries, achieving a high-quality result is too important to leave to chance. Moving on is not an option. The stakes are just too high to trust the workmanship to a contract and a handshake.
Greatest Hits: Application Tips for Deck, Patio Coatings By Ben DuBose Even though polyurethane or polyurea coatings may add cost to an initial project estimate, these coatings can pay for themselves in no time based on their ability to prevent many issues.
Historic House of Worship Goes Green By Stephanie Marie Chizik But despite the historic and cultural significances, the exterior of the building was in a bit of disarray. In particular, the building’s crown jewel — its emerald-colored dome — was leaking.
Heating Up: Connecticut Ballpark Renovators Overcome Harsh Winter By Ben DuBose The New Britain Rock Cats minor league baseball franchise had been a staple of the community in New Britain, Connecticut, for more than 30 years — until they abruptly left town in late 2015 for a newer stadium in nearby Hartford.
Coated SPF Roof Gone to Market By Stephanie Marie Chizik Not only did the three-person United Thermal crew need to go out on a limb, aka man lift to get this job done, but the project itself was for Sunset Fruit & Vegetable Company.
New Shift in Manufacturer’s World By Bob Wolf, Owner of Consulting Company Corrosion Protection Resolution (CPR) Paint giants in the United States have stores and centers throughout the country. This gives the contractor immediate access to the products needed. However, there are several specialty and global manufacturers that do business in the United States and do not have the same distribution outlets.
Greatest Hits: A Fueled Future: Refinery Fireproofing By Stephanie Marie Chizik As the oil market continues to change abroad and in the United States, so, too, do the refineries themselves. And keeping sites and workers safe has become a top priority.