There are not many elements that cause any real damage to concrete immediately, however one that can cause significant damage is fire. Fire damaged concrete inspection Concrete that is exposed to fire it can be rendered structurally unfit for its intended use. In these cases, a careful examination of the surface should be conducted in […]
Ruddington Colts U18’s Sponsorship
Total specialist maintenance is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Ruddington colts under 18’s for the up and coming new season and will be providing the team with Home and away kits. Total specialist maintenance wish Ruddington Colts all the best for the new season
Industrial flooring project
Total specialist maintenance undertakes the application of a high-end epoxy resin floor coating to a luxury car storage and sales garage in Leicestershire. The works involved grinding off all the existing coating using specialist floor preparation equipment and applying 1nr primer coat of MC DUR 1200VK epoxy primer and 2nr coats of high build epoxy […]
We are now working with Network Rail
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 […]
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 […]