It is important to take all environmental factors and design choices into consideration before choosing a particular type of flooring as resinous flooring is not a one size fits all product. For example, some...
Tag: Coatings
Voids might come in the form of visible cracks, a dislodged piece of aggregate, or much smaller spaces on the micro or nano scale. Voids might be produced later in a slab’s life due...
Roofs, and particularly flat ones, face unique issues when dealing with sudden downpours. Builders are discovering sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) can contend with the ‘new normal’ extreme weather that is being witnessed.
High-performance bent and flat glass helped Hariri Pontarini Architects create an undulating modern glass tower in Toronto, while still meeting the building team’s performance requirements.
Applying concrete finishes to increase longevity
(05/22/2018)
The first step in the proper repair of a damaged concrete floor is a professional evaluation of the surface to identify the cause. Managers can realize significant savings, while simultaneously providing a long-term, low...
CSC Toronto to focus on proper surface preparation
(01/22/2018)
CSC’s Toronto Chapter is holding a dinner meeting on February 6 at Toronto Cricket, Skating, and Curling Club. The event starts at 5:15 p.m. Steven Whyte (PPG Industries) will present on “Surface Preparation for...
Improving the performance of curtain walls
(03/03/2017)
There is perhaps no building element that typifies contemporary architecture more than the curtain wall. Lightweight and flexible, these glazed assemblies not only allow more usable floor space within a building, but also epitomize...
North America’s first product category rule (PCR) for roof coatings has been created by NSF International and the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA).
Metal coatings have come a long way. Not only have their protective and environmental qualities improved dramatically in recent years, but so have the range of colours and effects. Thanks to these new innovations...
Municipalities, towns, and cities across Canada are pumping up inspections of elevated tanks and underground reservoirs where drinking water is stored, according to engineers and contractors specializing in steel and concrete infrastructure used for...
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