Refurbishment Work Continues
Refurbishment Work Continues Refurbishment work continues across the EDF Energy fleet of power stations this summer using Flexcrete Repair mortars. Operatives are currently on site at Hinkley Power Station completing the 2018 Concrete Spalling Remediation Programme. The work continues from last year when over ten tonnes of specialist repair mortars and structural strengthening products were […]
Spotlight on Sewage Pumping Stations
Pumping stations come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be located in driveways, gardens, roadside verges and other areas. CSC Services specialise in the refurbishment of sewer system structures, which is why we’ve delved into what they do and why they need protecting. Sewer networks rely on gravity to transport wastewater from […]
Concrete Coatings: A Visual Scale of Concrete Deterioration
Concrete Coatings: A Visual Scale of Concrete Deterioration At CSC Services, we specialise in applying protective concrete coatings that minimise the deterioration of concrete. Properly applied, a concrete coating can stop the deterioration of concrete before it progresses to reinforcing steel. Protection of this rebar is essential for the long-term durability of any concrete structure. […]
Protection Against Hydrogen Sulphide
Protection Against Hydrogen Sulphide CSC Services refurbished a scheme of terminal pumping station wet wells for specialist service provider Nomenca to offer protection against hydrogen sulphide degradation. Specification of a protective coating system with enhanced chemical resistance will extend the durability of the structures and enable their design life to be achieved. A wet well […]
Anti-carbonation Coatings
Anti-Carbonation Coatings CSC Services are now offering a range of weatherproof anti-carbonation coatings. With carbonation being one of the key factors that can detrimentally affect the lifespan of a structure or asset, these protective coatings restrict the entry of carbon dioxide into concrete by forming a protective barrier. The process of carbonation is nearly impossible […]
Effective Asset Management for Coatings
Effective Asset Management for Coatings Coatings are used across all industries to protect assets from corrosion and to ensure they meet their engineered service life. Having an effective coatings asset management programme can avoid service downtime caused by reactive coating maintenance. The importance of taking a proactive approach to achieving the integrity of assets has […]
Can you afford not to use a Coatings Inspector?
Can You Afford Not To Use A Coatings Inspector? The NACE Coatings Inspector Programme is the world’s most recognised coating inspector certification programme that introduces inspectors, applicators, blasters, manufacturers and technical salespeople to the basics of corrosion control, paint inspection and project management. NACE claims the programme has resulted in savings of billions of dollars […]
Coatings Around the Clock
Coatings Around the Clock CSC Services are currently completing a scheme of coating works to an NHS building on the busy Waterloo Road in London. Anti-corrosive coatings are being applied at weekends to minimise disruption to the administration staff using the building through the week. As well as scheduling work over evenings, nights and weekends, […]
Tank Coating Systems
Tank Coating Systems CSC Services Managing Director, Mark Lemon, looks at some of the key factors to be considered when specifying tank coating systems. Approval Standards In the UK, tanks holding drinking water will need to be lined with products approved by the Drinking Water Inspectorate. Regulation 31 ensures that products and substances do not […]
Coatings to Reinstate Concrete
Coatings to Reinstate Concrete Are you looking for a solution to reinstate concrete cover that avoids extensive and costly repair work? We can help with that! Low cover concrete repair coatings offer a more practical and cost-effective means of reinstating concrete cover. Mark Lemon, Managing Director of CSC Services, explains: “The depth and quality of […]