Power Station Sea Wall Repair
The Challenge We were asked by the Investment Delivery Team of an existing power station client to carry out concrete repair work to a 40-metre-long section of sea wall which included crane support and cantilever beams. The steel rebar had rusted, and concrete spalling was found to most of the beams and wall. The challenge […]
What is Corrosion?
Concrete Repair Specialist Contractors Corrosion is one of the key reasons concrete repair services are required. But what is corrosion, how does it happen and what are the solutions? In this guide we explain: What is corrosion Causes of corrosion How we treat corrosion Definition of Corrosion According to Corrosionpedia (and they should know!), corrosion is defined […]
Restorative Repairs to Victorian Park
Restorative Repairs to Victorian Park Restorative repair work has been completed at one of South Tyneside’s oldest parks, as part of a £3.2 million scheme of work. Work is underway to restore the historic North Marine Park in South Shields to its original Victorian character. As part of this programme, CSC Services have been repairing […]
How to Prevent Coating Failures
How to Prevent Coating Failures Specialist protective coatings are highly complex materials. They are generally a thin film that protects two reactive materials with many factors affecting the success of their application. Over the past few months, CSC Services have seen an increase in enquiries relating to refurbishment of structures where coatings have failed. Failures […]
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. […]