In November 2011, Costain was awarded a design-build contract worth £400m for the redevelopment of London Bridge Station under Network Rail’s £6bn Thameslink Programme (RG 12.11 p50). The contract includes the provision of a new concourse at street level and improving the entrance and exit points to ease access; the work is expected to increase passenger capacity from 50 million to 75 million passengers a year…. Read more
Enhancing concrete durability and extending design life. Background London Bridge station, built in the 1830’s, is one of the oldest railway stations in the world. Located South East of London Bridge on the River Thames, it is the fourth busiest station in UK, bringing some 50 million passengers into the capital each year. A £400m redevelopment of the station… Read more
Flooring surfaces in today’s railways are subject to heavy demands, and many were simply not designed to withstand the current footfall, impact and abrasion. Chris Lloyd demonstrates how innovative solutions for enhancing concrete floors in refurbishments and new builds can make all the difference to durability and safety. There are many signs that concrete floor… Read more
Chris Lloyd from Flexcrete Technologies gives detail of the concrete protection system provided at London Bridge to enhance durability of the station. London Bridge station, built in the 1830’s, is one of the oldest railway stations in the world. Located South East of London Bridge on the River Thames, it is the fourth busiest station… Read more
Concrete Repair & Protection for Venetian Bridge, Lakeside Retaining Wall, Balustrading & Copings Background King’s Gardens is 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 for residents and visitors to Southport. The gardens, which comprise… Read more
When UK manufacturers are supplying construction products for international projects, there are often legislative and building classification requirements to consider. In Finland, the Euroclass fire codes are rigorously applied to protect not only the general public but also the emergency services who are called out to attend circa 12,000 fires annually. It is the responsibility… Read more
Protection of the 600m² parking hall floor. Background Situated in the heart of downtown Helsinki near to Esplanade Park, Bronda Corner is a mixed use building which has origins dating back to 1840. The structure was demolished in the 1970’s to make way for a new building designed by architect Keijo Petäjä. Built in 1975, a complete renovation… Read more
Waterproofing of basement brickwork. Background GAP is one of the world’s most well known retail brands, offering clothing and accessories for men, women and children from stores all around the world. Originally founded in 1969 with just one outlet in San Francisco, the company now has over 3,500 stores worldwide, 134,000 employees globally and annual revenues of US$16 billion. With… Read more
The water industry is a key market sector for Flexcrete and in one of our latest projects, Cementitious Coating 851 has been used to reinstate concrete cover on soffits at Pirbright Reservoir near Woking, Surrey. Pirbright is a small village and is surrounded by heathland, much of it owned by the Ministry of Defence and… Read more
One of our cementitious coatings has been used for the refurbishment of the underground areas of one of GAP’s flagship stores in the heart of London’s West End. GAP is one of the world’s most well-known retail brands, offering clothing and accessories for men, women and children from stores all around the world. Originally founded… Read more
Reinstatement of concrete cover on soffits. Background Pirbright is a small village near Woking in Surrey and is surrounded by heathland, much of it owned by the Ministry of Defence and used by the Pirbright Army Training Centre. An underground reservoir is situated within the grounds of the Army Training Centre. The reservoir is operated… Read more
The exceptional durability of Cemprotec E-Floor, our waterborne, cementitious flooring system, makes it ideal for the protection of concrete car park floors and it has been used extensively throughout Finland thanks to our Finnish Distributor PiiMat Oy. In one of our latest projects, Cemprotec E-Floor has been used to protect the 600m² underground parking hall… Read more
Flexcrete products have been specified for concrete repair and protection of reinforced concrete gravity filters at Pontsticill Water Treatment Works located within Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. Operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Pontsticill Water Treatment Works holds up to 3,400 million gallons of water for supply throughout South Wales, drawing water from Pontsticill… Read more
Repair and protection of secondary filters. Background Pontsticill Water Treatment Works, operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, is located within the boundaries of Brecon Beacons National Park. Drawing water from the Pontsticill Reservoir, it holds up to 3,400 million gallons for supply throughout South Wales. The original Water Treatment Works was built in 1927 but… Read more
Repair, Waterproofing & Decorative Protection of Concrete & Steel Elements Background The Grade II* listed clubhouse at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham-on-Crouch dates back to 1931. This award-winning building was designed by Joseph Emberton, one of Britain’s most significant architects during the inter-war period and one of the first Englishmen to be considered a modernist architect. Although there was… Read more
With export sales in 65 countries worldwide, Flexcrete’s protective coatings and concrete repair products are specified for refurbishment projects in hostile conditions all around the world. One impressive contract has recently been undertaken in the Krvavec Mountains in Slovenia’s Kamnik-Savinja Alps, where a reinforced concrete Radio and Television (RTV) Transmitter Tower has been renovated using… Read more
3,620m² Durable External Protection for Reinforced Concrete Transmitter Tower Background This Radio and Television (RTV) Transmitter Tower is situated in the Krvavec Mountains in Slovenia’s Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Around 100 metres high and based at an altitude of 1,740 metres, it is the largest and most important Transmitting Centre in Slovenia, supplying the radio and TV network… Read more
Over the years, Flexcrete products have been used to restore many buildings of historical importance all over the world and in one of our latest heritage projects, a series of products have been used to restore Sunbury Court in Sunbury-on-Thames. Originally built in 1723, Sunbury Court is a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion overlooking the… Read more
Waterproofing & Protection of the Parapet & Balustrade Areas Background Originally built in 1723, Sunbury Court is a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion overlooking the River Thames some 14 miles away from London. It was once a Royal Palace and ownership passed from one notable family to another, finally entering the possession of General Bramwell Booth who… Read more
Due to their highly elastomeric properties, Flexcrete’s protective membranes are often specified for the refurbishment of buildings and other structures in parts of the world vulnerable to earthquake damage. Taiwan is located in an area susceptible to earthquakes and Flexcrete’s Monodex Smooth coating has been chosen for application to a building owned by an organisation… Read more
Weatherproof coating applied around ring beams & associated areas. Background The National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering was established in Taipai, Taiwan, in 1990 by the National Science Council (NSC) and the National Taiwan University (NTU). Taiwan is located in an area highly susceptible to earthquakes and the biggest in more than a century occurred… Read more
Waterproof, hard-wearing protection for car park decking. Background Parliament House is the seat of the Parliament of Finland and has been the impressive setting for many of the nation’s key political events. Located on Arcadia Hill in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, the exterior of the striking building is composed of red granite and the… Read more
It is evident that the application and performance limitations of some roofing materials adversely affect roof refurbishment and new build projects in South East Asia and other parts of the world. Graham James of Flexcrete Technologies explores the challenges that roofing coatings and systems face, and the challenges of the different applications. The Challenges for Roof… Read more
Flexcrete has been involved in a major £1 million refurbishment of the tallest building in Cwmbran, Wales. Standing at 210 feet high and visible from miles around, The Tower is Cwmbran’s tallest building and is known as the town’s very own skyscraper. Originally built in the 1960’s, it is a 22-storey high accommodation block which… Read more
Anti-carbonation coating applied to two chimneys which extend the height of the building. Background Standing at 210 feet high and visible from miles around, The Tower is Cwmbran’s tallest building and is known as the town’s very own skyscraper. Originally built in the 1960’s, it is a 22-storey high accommodation block which was designed to… Read more
Bridge Deck Repair & Protection Allows Rapid Return to Service Background The Little Bridge is located in Tonbridge, a market town in Kent some four miles from Tunbridge Wells. Situated in the centre of Tonbridge’s High Street, the cast iron bridge carries traffic over the Botany Stream. It was first built around 1887 and is a… Read more
One of our fast setting concrete repair mortars has been chosen for the repair of deck waterproofing on Tonbridge’s Little Bridge due to its ability to allow the structure to rapidly return to normal service. The Little Bridge is located in Tonbridge, a market town in Kent some four miles from Tunbridge Wells. Situated in the… Read more
Flexcrete products have an outstanding track record of use on office accommodation and commercial buildings all around the world and in one of our latest projects, our specialist structural mortars and decorative protective coatings have been used for the concrete repair and protection of an area spanning almost 1,000m² at Hesketh House in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Operated… Read more
Hygiene coating for refurbishment of the ceiling area, comprising over 200m². Background An effective refurbishment solution was required for the 200m² ceiling area of this supermarket in Japan. The demands of the project were high, as mould spores were clearly visible throughout the ceiling. It was also essential that the refurbishment coating could withstand application… Read more
Concrete Repairs & Protective Coating Covering an Area Spanning 950m² Background Hesketh House is the administrative centre for the NHS Pension Scheme, the NHS Injury Benefits Scheme and the NHS Bursary Scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is the largest centrally administered public service pension scheme in Europe and Hesketh House provides three-storey office accommodation for pension… Read more