Waterproofing of original brickwork Background Mason House is an exclusive members’ only nightclub in Argyll Street, London, which is frequented by celebrities including Beyonce and Jay-Z. With origins dating back to 1737 and with listed status, the structure is built beneath street level amongst the vaults of The London Palladium and has been ornately refurbished… Read more
Over 6,000kg of one of our repair mortars has been used to repair masonry walls in tidal areas along the Welsh coastline. As part of major works to upgrade the railway network in Wales, Network Rail was seeking to provide scour protection to its most vulnerable structures. There are a number of locations along the… Read more
One of Flexcrete’s high performance anti-carbonation coating has been specified for use during a major £26 million retrofit and refurbishment project being undertaken at the University of Brighton. Monodex Smooth, a water-based, elastomeric, decorative coating, was chosen by Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects for application to the external walls of the University’s Cockcroft Building, a ten storey… Read more
Protecting all external walls with decorative, anti-carbonation coating. Background The Cockcroft Building is a ten-storey structure which is the most prominent building on the University of Brighton’s Moulescomb Campus. Dating back to the 1960’s, it provides 15,000m² of mixed-use academic space for some 1,250 staff and students, including teaching rooms, laboratories, academic offices and restaurant… Read more
A new £200m extension to Liverpool Wastewater Treatment Works is over halfway through construction and is on schedule to be fully operational by spring 2016. One of the biggest construction sites currently in the city, the Wellington Dock is almost the length of two football pitches. The sheer scale of the structure is demonstrated by the 50,000m³ of concrete and 10,000 tonnes of reinforcement… Read more
Assuring the design life of a new build extension. Background The existing Wastewater Treatment Works at Sandon Dock in Liverpool is the second largest in United Utilities’ portfolio, but it is no longer capable of handling all the effluent that goes through it. A £200 million scheme was devised to construct a new two-storey Sequential… Read more
Enhancing durability of new concrete. Background Crossrail is Europe’s largest infrastructure project, with a total of 21km of new twin bore tunnels under construction in the central section to provide a railway line running across London. Crossrail’s aim is to provide a high frequency rail service that will link parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, via… Read more
It is often difficult to carry out repairs to the concrete floors or decks of highways and trafficked industrial areas due to demanding service conditions and limited time constraints, but it is particularly challenging when repairs are carried out during the winter period. Cold temperatures can prevent repair materials from curing and developing physical strength, which can be… Read more
We are delighted to confirm that we have helped raise funds for services assisting blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire by devising a campaign which has gone global. We raised £500 for our nominated charity, Galloway’s Society for the Blind, through holding a raffle and making a company donation instead of sending out printed… Read more
Over 20 tonnes of Flexcrete materials has been used on one of the biggest construction sites in Liverpool, a new £200m waste water treatment plant currently being constructed at Wellington Dock, near Kirkdale. United Utilities is developing the new two-storey Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) plant in the disused Wellington Dock. Once complete, the plant will… Read more
Decorative concrete waterproofing coatings chosen for residential properties. Background Located at the centre of South Lantau, Leyburn Villas is a prestige residential development with views facing the longest beach in Hong Kong. Lantau Island is popular as a tranquil alternative to Hong Kong city life, it is characterised by the scarcity of high rise developments and… Read more
Our decorative protective coatings are well proven on buildings and structures all around the world and in one of our latest export projects, our coatings have been used to protect the external walls of a prestige residential development on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Lantau Island is popular as a tranquil alternative to Hong Kong city… Read more
Although protective coatings are used as the most common means of controlling and inhibiting corrosion on marine structures, difficult working conditions in tidal environments will frequently lead to a reduction in effectiveness over the longer term. There is often limited access to marine structures, work must be completed within tidal windows and the environmental conditions… Read more
Concrete repair, protection and decorative coating of reinforced elevations. Background Shudy Camps is a small village located some 12 miles from Cambridge. Standing at 30m high, the reinforced concrete Water Tower dominates the local landscape and can be seen from miles around. Over the years as a result of weathering and carbonation attack, the Water Tower had deteriorated and the… Read more
The water industry is a key market for Flexcrete and a recent project has seen our products used for the repair and protection, and decorative coating of reinforced concrete elevations on Shudy Camps Water Tower in Cambridgeshire. Standing at 30m high, the reinforced concrete Water Tower dominates the local landscape and can be seen from… Read more
We’re delighted to confirm that Flexcrete Technologies Limited is hailed as one of the North West’s leading Export Champions by the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). This is the third year running that our company has been awarded the prestigious title of Export Champion. We enjoy a thriving export business with international agents and distributors… Read more
Graham James highlights how high performance anti-carbonation coatings can help local authorities extend the lifespan of their housing stock. Masonry Paints When local authorities are looking to protect and enhance the outside appearance of housing accommodation, there is a multitude of products available for the refurbishment of external walls, from inexpensive masonry paints to high performance, anti-carbonation wall coatings that can be assured to… Read more
Our hard-wearing Cemprotec E-Floor system has been used to protect garage and vehicle repair concrete floors totalling 1,100m² at a brand new motoring concept in Finland. Cemprotec E-Floor, a self-smoothing, water-based, epoxy and cement modified polymer coating, was specified for application to the concrete floors at Espoo Motor Centre as an alternative to standard epoxy… Read more
Protection of garage and vehicle repair concrete floors totalling 1,100m². Background Espoo Motor Centre is a new concept developed by Finnish contractor YIT Construction. Espoo is Finland’s second largest city and YIT Construction developed this brand new complex beside the primary motorway coming out of Espoo. The Motor Centre houses a total of eight automotive… Read more
One of our high strength cementitious mortars has been used to enhance the strength of a newly poured concrete mezzanine floor at Ark Data Centre, Spring Park, Corsham. Spring Park is a 38 acre, secure campus housing two new build operational data centres with access to 120 MVA diverse power supply. Located in Corsham near… Read more
Enhancing strength of newly poured concrete mezzanine floor. Background Ark design, construct and operate data centres on behalf of the company’s clients. Spring Park is a 38 acre, secure campus housing two new build operational data centres with access to 120 MVA diverse power supply. Located in Corsham near to Junction 17 of the M4… Read more
Our anti-carbonation coatings have an outstanding track record of use all around the world, and a housing association project has recently been undertaken in Norway following the successful long-term performance of a Flexcrete coating applied some 10 years ago. Stokkaveien is a series of housing association accommodation blocks located in Stavanger, one of the most… Read more
Decorative Anti-Carbonation Paint for External Walls and Balcony Areas. Background Stokkaveien is a series of social housing accommodation blocks located in Stavanger, one of the most populated cities in Norway. Comprising three storeys with balconies, the external walls are of plastered brick construction previously painted with a silicate product. The client was seeking to enhance the appearance of block number… Read more
This week has been an exciting one for Flexcrete, as we’re pleased to confirm that we’ve launched our brand new ‘solution led’ website at www.flexcrete.com. With a fresh, contemporary feel, the site has dedicated sections covering solutions for market sectors including Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, Buildings and Commercial Construction, Utilities, Coastal Structures and Hygiene Sensitive… Read more
Corrosion protection of steel piling totalling 480m². Background This project involved the maintenance of existing sheet piled walls in Holes Bay, Poole Harbour. Located within a coastal preservation site, the Borough of Poole and Balfour Beatty were seeking a long-term corrosion protection solution for a 480m² area of sheet piles situated in an inter-tidal stormwater culvert… Read more
Corrosion protection of steel piling on three sites. Background This project involved the refurbishment of flood defence barriers and sheet pile installations over three site locations in and around Canvey Island, Essex. These installations provide protection to the neighbouring areas of Canvey island, Benfleet and Pitsea with varying difficulties of access to facilitate the works… Read more
We are pleased to announce we have launched a clear, water-based anti-carbonation coating which offers exceptional resistance to carbon dioxide diffusion. Monodex Clear is a transparent, weather resistant, elastomeric coating for use where it is important to maintain the surface appearance of the concrete substrate, whilst still providing excellent anti-carbonation protection. Designed for application to… Read more
The water industry is one of our key market sectors is at Flexcrete and our products are often used for both clean and dirty water projects both at home and abroad. One recent project has been undertaken at Pontsticill Water Treatment Works in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, which is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and… Read more
Flexcrete products have an excellent track record of restoring historic buildings and structures and one of our latest projects has involved the renovation of King’s Gardens, a historic 17-acre garden and park located on Southport’s promenade. A busy tourist attraction all year round, King’s Gardens was first developed in 1887 to provide a recreational area… Read more
Many of the UK’s major rail stations and much of its infrastructure are undergoing significant renovation. Chris Lloyd discusses the use of effective anti-corrosion and engineered protection. The Government is committing billions of pounds to improving the rail network. As a large part of this infrastructure is over 100 years old, extensive maintenance is required to make it fit for purpose, during… Read more