A range of Flexcrete products has been used to restore Boathouse 4, 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… Read more
Roof refurbishment project Phase 1 (totalling 3,300m²) Background With treated water output of 227,000 cubic metres per day, Ma On Shan Water Treatment Works (WTW) treats raw water from Plover Cove Reservoir and High Island Reservoir. Meeting the demand for water in Ma On Shan and parts of Shatin, the WTW makes optimum use of… Read more
Chris Lloyd of Flexcrete Technologies gives detail of the concrete repair products used at Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure project. A wet spray cementitious mortar manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited has been used to enhance the durability of Moorgate Shaft at the new Crossrail Liverpool Street Station in London. The shaft has been newly constructed to provide… Read more
Repair & Protection of 300m Long Concrete Sea Wall Background Dawlish Warren is a popular seaside holiday resort at the mouth of the Exe Estuary in South Devon. It has a 500 acre Nature Reserve and a Blue Flag sand-dune backed beach. Dawlish Sea Wall is approximately 300m long and dates back to the 1970’s. Based in a… Read more
Flexcrete products have been used for the chloride protection and anti-carbonation protection of a series of concrete shelters located on the seafront of Sheringham, a seaside town on the north Norfolk coast. The promenade over the sea wall features the concrete shelters, the oldest of which dates back to the Victorian era. As the shelters… Read more
Chloride Protection of Great Yarmouth’s Largest Leisure Pool A complete Flexcrete repair and protection system was chosen for the chloride protection of Great Yarmouth’s largest leisure pool. Marina Leisure and Fitness Centre is a local-authority owned seafront facility which was originally opened in 1981. It has a unique beach like, walk in entry, a six… Read more
Chloride Protection and Anti-Carbonation Coating. Background Sheringham is an English seaside town on the north Norfolk coast. Traditionally known as a fishing town, Sheringham has developed into a holiday destination for visitors attracted to its old fashioned ambience and traditional promenade. The promenade over the sea wall features a series of concrete shelters, the oldest… Read more
Chloride Protection of Swimming Pool Retaining Walls Background A complete Flexcrete repair and protection system was chosen for the chloride protection of Great Yarmouth’s largest leisure pool. Marina Leisure and Fitness Centre is a local-authority owned seafront facility which was originally opened in 1981. It has a unique beach like, walk in entry, a six… Read more
Concrete repair and waterproofing of new construction. Background Located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, Brunei has adequate water sources but the development of the water supply system has been affected by distance and local conditions. In the 1990’s, the Bukit Barun Water Treatment Works was constructed to cater for the increasing water… Read more
Rail freight handling facility refurbishment, including concrete reinstatement of pavements, drainage channels and level crossings. Background Hams Hall is the UK’s busiest inland rail freight container terminal and operational capacity has trebled in recent years. Located eight miles outside Birmingham, it is based on a 27 acre site adjacent to the Nuneaton-to-Birmingham railway line and… Read more
Concrete Repair and Decorative Anti-Carbonation Protection of Main Mill Building Background European Oat Millers is the second largest oat miller in the UK and Europe. The company produces a range of oat and cereal products that are used in a variety of retail lines found in most supermarkets and healthfood shops. The firm trades across… Read more
Hygienic Coating Biodex HB Provides Decorative Protection at Pharmaceutical Plant Background PharmLand is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Belarus. A Belarusian-Dutch joint venture, the company manufactures a range of pharmaceutical products sold throughout Belarus, the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan. The company produces several different types of tablets, medicine, medical supplies and diagnostic kits for… Read more
Hygienic Coating for Internal Walls of Pharmaceutical Plant Our hygiene coatings are used for the structural protection of hygiene sensitive environments all around the world and one of our latest projects has seen our Biodex HB coating used at a leading pharmaceutical plant in Belarus. Biodex HB, a waterborne, anti-microbial coating, was specified for application… Read more
Concrete Repair and Decorative Protection of Balcony Soffits and Supporting Beams Totalling 2,500m² Background Byker Wall is a long unbroken block of 620 maisonettes in the Byker district of Newcastle upon Tyne. Designed by architect Ralph Erskine and originally constructed in the 1970’s, its innovative design is focused on preserving community networks and it was… Read more
Concrete Repair and Protection of Window Cills, Balcony Areas and Ring Beams Background As part of an overall PFI project extending over three and a half years, large scale social housing refurbishment has been carried out in Leeds. Sustainable communities for Leeds (sc4L) is a group of organisations formed specifically to deliver the project, consisting… Read more
Decorative Protection for External Walls Background A protective yet decorative anti-carbonation paint was sought for two privately owned residential properties in Cumbria. The first was a three-storey property in Lindal-in-Furness. The neighbouring property had been coated with a Flexcrete product some years before and the owners were impressed with its attractive appearance and performance over time. The… Read more
Exterior Wall Coating Provides Decorative Protection Background Miramar is a large property which has been converted into nine luxury apartments in Grange-over-Sands. It was originally constructed by local developers Priory Building back in 2002. The owners wanted to enhance the external appearance of the property whilst providing effective weatherproof, anti-carbonation protection. Miramar is located close to… Read more
A wet spray cementitious mortar manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited has been used to enhance the durability of Moorgate Shaft at the new Crossrail Liverpool Street Station in London. The shaft has been newly constructed to provide access and ventilation to the new ticket hall being constructed at the station. Crossrail, London – Europe’s Largest… Read more
Encapsulation of asbestos-caulked joints and coating of precast concrete segments totalling 4,000m2 Background The Hanger Lane Underpass is situated in one of the most congested areas of west London. Comprising a dual two-lane road tunnel, it carries the A40 beneath the A406, otherwise known as the North Circular Road which crosses north London, linking the… Read more
When it comes to the refurbishment of social housing, external coatings can play a key role in enhancing the outside appearance of residential properties whilst extending their design life. Graham James OBE of Flexcrete Technologies Limited and Matthew Gillborn of the Gunite Group explain further. There are many options available to suit all budgetary and… Read more
Supplying drinking water in Brunei is not an easy task. Located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, Brunei has adequate water sources but the development of the water supply system has been affected by distance and local conditions. Even as recent as 1996, a small proportion of residents living… Read more
A thin-film structural waterproofing system manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited has been applied by contractor Structural Renovations at an exclusive London nightclub frequented by celebrities including Beyonce and Jay-Z. Flexcrete’s waterproofing products have been applied at Mason House, a former Masonic Lodge in London’s Argyll Street which is now a members’ only nightclub and has… Read more
Masonry wall repairs in tidal areas with marine mortar. Background Network Rail is carrying out major works to upgrade the railway network in Wales and in 2013, the company was seeking to provide scour protection to its most vulnerable structures. There are a number of locations along the Welsh coastline where the railtrack runs just… Read more
Hygienic coating used for refurbishment of internal walls and ceilings totalling 1,300m2 Background KLS Ugglarps is Sweden’s second-largest slaughterhouse with around 630,000 pigs, 95,000 cattle and 25,000 sheep slaughtered every year. The company has production facilities in Ugglarp, Hörby and Kalmar. KLS Ugglarps sells pork, beef and lamb products under its own brands Småland Meat, Ugglarps,… Read more
Our hygienic coating has been used to refurbish 10,000m² of internal walls and ceilings at a beverage plant operated by Taiwan’s leading manufacturer and distributor of beer, wine and tobacco products. Biodex Sheen, a high performance, water-based, anti-microbial coating which actively prevents the growth of mould, bacteria and yeasts, was specified for an internal refurbishment of… Read more
Our Biodex hygiene coatings have been used for the protection of 2,500m² of internal walls in a new microbrewery in Sweden. Biodex Sheen and Biodex HB were specified for application in the new plant in Nyköping, Sweden, which is operated by Nils Oscar Brewery. The company exports beers and spirits to Denmark, the USA and… Read more
Hygienic coatings protect 2,500m² of new internal walls. Background Nils Oscar Brewery is a microbrewery and spirits company based in Nyköping, Sweden. The company exports beers and spirits to Denmark, the USA and the UK. Nils Oscar’s ‘God Lager’ is available in Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets in the UK. In recent years, Nils Oscar beers have been awarded several… Read more
Major refurbishment work being carried out at two meat processing plants in Sweden has led to the specification of our Biodex hygiene coatings. Biodex Sheen and Biodex HB, both water-based anti-microbial coatings, have been used for the refurbishment of internal walls at HKScan’s plants in Kristianstad and Linköping, Sweden, totalling more than 2,000m2. HKScan… Read more
Hygienic protection of areas totalling more than 2,000m² at Kristianstad and Linköping plants Background HKScan is one of the leading Nordic meat manufacturers, supplying a wide range of pork, beef and poultry products to its home markets of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and the Baltic countries. The firm employs 7,700 people across several manufacturing facilities and in 2014 the company’s turnover reached… Read more
Hygienic coating for protection of 10,000m2 of internal areas. Background Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation is Taiwan’s leading manufacturer and distributor of beer, wine and tobacco products. The company operates a total of nine wineries and distilleries and three breweries in Taiwan, as well as cigarette production facilities. The company distributes its products through more… Read more