Inspection Articles

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A Failed Bridge Recoat: What Went Wrong?

In this “Never Again” article, Jon Cavallo explores whether the role of solvents and/or thinners is simply to control viscosity. As part of this review, an investigation of observed bridge coating failures near Panama City, Fla., was conducted on several fronts.

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Never Again: An Inspection of a Water Tower

After finding a water leak from its holding tank, the owner/operator of a town water tower reached out to Total Access Solutions Co. (TASC) to request an inspection. One TASC got on site, investigators were able to deduce more information about the potential cause(s) of the premature failure.

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How to Investigate Premature Coating Failures When They Occur

While time and money are always lost when faced with a premature coatings or linings failure, the biggest loss is often that of reputation. Mike O’Brien of MARK 10 Research Group, Inc., made that clear in a forum presentation at the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo.

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How Needs Are Evolving for Coatings Inspectors

Michael Beamish, vice president and general manager at DeFelsko Corp., shares feedback he’s heard from coatings inspectors about their jobsite challenges in the field. In 2023, many of these challenges involve the need for boosting speed and reporting efficiency.

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Coatings in Spotlight at 2023 AMPP Conference + Expo

Held by the Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) in Denver, Colo., the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo features a number of potentially significant events for contractors and other professionals throughout the coatings industry

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Coating Inspection Document Resources

Mark McCarter, Owner of Southwest Protective Coatings, Inc., recently shared an article in CoatingsPro’s January 2022 issue about the checklists and daily report that coatings inspectors need to use and reference. Read the full article here