The exterior of the iconic 170-metre Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth has been repainted using protective anti-carbonation coatings manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited, one of which is the world’s first metallic anti-carbonation coating. The renovation was carried out as part of a major £3.5 million five year naming rights partnership between Portsmouth City Council and… Read more
Chris Lloyd and Graham James of Flexcrete Technologies give detail of the introduction of AMP6, and the need to maintain and refurbish structures within the water industry. The water industry continues to face major challenges with regard to factors such as managing environmental impact, meeting affordability targets and maintaining assets. In order to operate within… Read more
Decorative and protective coating of concrete legs of the structure in a distinctive colour scheme Background The Emirates Spinnaker Tower is a visitor and educational attraction which soars 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour, taller than the London Eye and visible from 23 miles away. Originally a Millennium Project, the Tower was built as the centrepiece… Read more
Reconstruction and coating of the building façade Background No. 6 Talbot Square is a multi-storey terraced residential property which, collectively, is valued at over £4 million. It comprises a number of apartments and is Grade II listed, dating back to the Victorian era. The property overlooks Talbot Square, an elegant garden square which is located… Read more
Repair work to concrete support base of 1,084m long line Background The Como-Brunate funicular railway links the city of Como with the village of Brunate in Lombardy, Italy. In operation since 1894 and the only one of its kind in Europe, the service is used by both tourists and local residents and offers spectacular views… Read more
Restoration and Repair to Concrete Stairways Background Boardman House is a landmark grade II listed Victorian building located in the centre of Norwich. The neo-classical building was originally constructed as a Sunday School in 1879 by renowned Norwich architect Edward Boardman. In 2014, the Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) purchased Boardman House and an… Read more
Flexcrete’s hygienic coating used as part of a hygienic refurbishment in beer storage tank Background Frýdlant Brewery is one of the oldest breweries in the Czech Republic with origins dating back to 1381. Known for the production of classic Czech lagers and beers under the Albrecht brand, a major expansion and redevelopment was carried out in 1629… Read more
Flexcrete has helped raise funds for services assisting blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire by electronically communicating with customers and distributors all around the world. With international agents and distributors in some 65 countries worldwide, the company needs to communicate with them regularly and has been using e-mail as the primary form of communication… Read more
Even the most durable concrete built to the highest standards needs repair and protection to help extend its design life. This is clearly demonstrated by a concrete repair and coating project recently carried out at Teikyo School, an independent boarding school for Japanese students in Wexham, Buckinghamshire. Set in 20 acres of rural ground, the… Read more
Hygienic refurbishment of the brewing production areas totalling almost 600m² Background Ostravar Brewery has been in operation for over 100 years and now forms part of Staropramen, the second largest brewer in the Czech Republic. The Ostravar plant is a red brick complex combined with plastered surfaces and the primary beers produced in the brewery… Read more
The nature of the brewing and beverage industries imposes specific demands on internal walls and ceilings. Surfaces are typically subjected to extreme conditions such as high humidity, very wet conditions due to the amount of water used for cleaning and flushing, and thermal shock caused by sudden changes in temperature. Production plants are also susceptible… Read more
Independent testing carried out at the VINCI Construction Technology Centre has confirmed that Flexcrete’s Cementitious Coating 851 will provide an effective barrier to chlorides for at least 27 years. Cementitious Coating 851 is a high performance, two component, waterborne cementitious modified polymer coating which is ideal for the structural waterproofing of reinforced concrete, resisting 10… Read more
Concrete repairs and coating of external walls totalling 2,000m² Background This project was carried out on behalf of one of the world’s leading producers of processed foods. The company operates a French Fry Plant in Grand Falls, New Brunswick , which was originally constructed in 1970 and it now has an annual production for the… Read more
Christmas Arrangements Please note that Flexcrete will be closed from 12 noon on Thursday 24th December, and reopening 8 am on Monday 4th January 2016.
Concrete repairs and anti-carbonation, decorative protection of the external walls of two accommodation blocks. Background Teikyo School is an independent boarding school for male and female students aged between 15-18 years and all students originate from Japan. Founded in 1989, the school is set in 20 acres of rural grounds in Buckinghamshire and the site… Read more
Waterproofing, anti-carbonation and decorative protection of a surface area totalling 1,100m². Background This reinforced concrete bridge is based in Denton, East Manchester. Based at a busy location often congested with traffic, the bridge passes directly under the M67 motorway and comprises a total of eight large reinforced concrete piers. The bridge has pedestrian walkways either side… Read more
A North West businessman joined Chancellor of the Exchequer and Tatton MP George Osborne at a VIP meeting specially held for ‘Export Champions’ at Piccolino’s in Knutsford, Cheshire. Graham James OBE, Director of Flexcrete Technologies Limited which is the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of technical mortars and high performance coatings for the construction industry, was… Read more
An innovative UV cured protective coating manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited has been used for an external refurbishment of the McCain Foods French fry plant in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada. The Flexcrete coating, Monodex UVC, was specified for application to the external walls of the precast concrete building, totalling a surface area in excess… Read more
Flexcrete Technologies Limited has supplied over 10 tonnes of material for the largest construction development currently underway in the City of London. Monolevel 844SP, a waterproof, engineering grade render, and Monomix HD, a high strength, structural repair mortar, have been used to underpin and assure the design life of the new European Headquarters being constructed… Read more
Assuring design life of new office development Background A major new European Headquarters is currently being built in the City of London for financial software, data and media company Bloomberg L.P. The Foster & Partners scheme will house all of Bloomberg’s London operations and is scheduled for occupation by approximately 2,500 Bloomberg employees in 2017…. Read more
Flexcrete products have been used as part of a major 3 year £85 million contract being undertaken by principal contractor BAM Nuttall to refurbish and strengthen the Central Terminal Area (CTA) road tunnels at Heathrow Airport. Originally built in the 1950’s, the Main Tunnel is a 630m twin-bore road tunnel with two lanes per bore… Read more
Waterproofing of expansion joints Background A major £130 million refurbishment contract is being carried out to upgrade road tunnels at Heathrow Airport. Undertaken by BAM Nuttall in conjunction with M&E specialist VVB Engineering, part of the contract has involved the refurbishment of the Main Airport Access Tunnel. Originally built in the 1950’s, the Main Tunnel… Read more
Flexcrete products have been used for the waterproofing of a secant piled basement of a prestigious new office building currently under construction in Manchester’s busy Spinningfields district. The Cotton Building is due for completion in April 2016 and will comprise 160,000ft² of commercial office space and over 30,000ft² of public amenity space. Two basement levels… Read more
Waterproofing system for secant piled basement Background The Cotton Building is currently under construction in Manchester’s busy Spinningfields district. Due for completion in April 2016, it will comprise 160,000ft² of commercial office space and over 30,000ft² of public amenity space. Two basement levels are being used to provide parking, plant requirements and a gym and… Read more
Assuring the Design Life of Crossrail’s Moorgate Shaft by Chris Lloyd, Director of Flexcrete Technologies Limited Currently Europe’s largest infrastructure project, the £14.8 billion Crossrail development has recently reached a major milestone with the completion of 26 miles of tunnelling under London. Crossrail will provide a high frequency rail service that will link parts of… Read more
Waterproofing canopy roofs on three social housing blocks. Background The Patmore Estate was originally built in the 1950’s. It comprises 28 red-brick blocks of social housing named after railway engineers, as the estate is sandwiched between the railway lines and the New Covent Garden Wholesale Markets. There are a total of 854 flats on the… Read more
Thanks to Flexcrete’s buoyant exporting success, Graham James OBE, Director of Flexcrete Technologies Limited, is currently on a VIP trip to Singapore and Malaysia alongside Prime Minister David Cameron and some of the UK’s most high profile Ministers. Graham is currently on the Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The… Read more
Concrete repairs and decorative, anti-carbonation protection. Background Boathouse 4 is an iconic building within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which was constructed during the 1930’s rearmament period. It forms part of the UK’s maritime heritage and was used during World War II to construct the three man midget X-Craft submarine. In 2014, Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust… Read more
A range of Flexcrete materials has been used for the concrete repair and anti-carbonation protection of a mill operated by the second largest oat miller in the UK and Europe. European Oat Millers produces a range of oat and cereal products that are used in a variety of retail lines found in most supermarkets… Read more
Our water-based, liquid roof coating system, Roofdex HB, has been used for Phase One of a prestigious roof refurbishment project totalling 3,300m² at Ma On Shan Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. With treated water output of 227,000 cubic metres per day, Ma On Shan WTW treats raw water from Plover Cove… Read more