Total Specialist Maintenance are really pleased to announce that we have become an approved contractor to work directly for Network Rail and their works delivery team which enables us to carry out works in line with our product codes in line with our RISQS accreditation. Once again, a great team effort – and another one […]
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What are the requirements for a bund?
Bunds are typically constructed with a concrete base and the walls can either be constructed using concrete brick or block. A bunded area is to provide containment of any spillage from a storage vessel sited within the bund area to prevent environmental spillage A bund is a secondary containment system that prevents spills from oil/ […]
The benefits of Bridge deck waterproofing using resin injection systems
Total specialist maintenance offer a bespoke elastomer gel injection that eliminates the requirement to remove railway tracks and road surfaces compared to traditional loose laid membranes, spray applied membranes and bonded sheet membranes.
We have achieve our RISQS Accreditation
Total Specialist Maintenance is really pleased to achieve our RISQS Accreditation Once again, a great team effort – and another one to add to our growing list of accreditations.
Digester and tank linings and repairs
Digesters, wet wells, pumping stations, and oily water sewers are often subject to anaerobic digestion chemical attack which generally generates a gas called hydrogen sulphide which is also known as H2S which then condenses on the tank elements and turns into sulphuric acid which has a corrosive effect on all concrete, masonry steel elements within […]
Benefits of leak sealing waterproofing
Subterranean structures can suffer premature degradation due to construction failures or design issues that result in water penetration into the structure. Typical areas of failure are as follows:- Leaking movement joints Structural cracks Hairline fracturing Pipe penetrations Leaking piled walls Lift pits Concrete kicker joints Leaking masonry Construction and day joints Joints between precast units […]
Grit Blasting: The Right Method For Your Surface Preparation Requirements?
Grit blasting is a method of abrasive blast cleaning used to prepare substrates for a wide variety of purposes. These range from general cleaning of brickwork and stone work, preparation of substrates such as concrete and steel for subsequent coatings, linings and painting works and the removal of poisonous materials such as lead-based paints. Total […]
Why Concrete Structures Deteriorate?
Concrete is a relatively durable and robust building material, but it can be severely weakened by poor manufacture or a very aggressive environment. Concrete degradation can be a cause for concern on its own, or in reinforced concrete structures it may lead to decreased protection to the steel. This in turn encourages corrosion of the […]
What is Manhole Refurbishment
Manholes that have suffered H2S gas or trade effluent chemical attack can be a severe problem that can result in significant environmental issues for water companies, commercial manufacturing companies and food and drinks processing plants. Gas and chemical attack issues can cause significant structural issues to manholes, making client staff and contractors entering into the […]
Training for Success
Total specialist maintenance operatives achieve their NVQ Level 2 in Concrete Repair and waterproofing The NVQ’s were delivered by our delivery partner working to a flexible programme aimed at assessments taking place at times to suit the individuals and the business. Total specialist maintenance commitment to training its workforce has always been at the centre […]
Manhole Sealing Benefits
Groundwater manhole infiltration can be a serious problem that can result in significant environmental issues for water companies, commercial manufacturing companies and food and drinks processing plants. Water ingress issues place an increased load on the sewage treatment works and final effluent treatment areas due to the increased volumes of effluent that requires treatment resulting […]
What is Ground Stabilisation?
Ground stabilisation is a technique used to enhance poor ground bearing fill to provide a suitable load bearing capacity. Ground stabilisation is cost-effective and reduces the need to carry out excavations and intrusive piling. This technique can be used to stabilise roads, embankments, buildings and domestic properties The stabilisation process involves installing lances into the […]