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How to Keep Bridges in Tip Top Condition in Winter

Watch out! Bridges are highly dangerous as they always freeze before roads do. This ice threat is a clear and present danger due to the way a bridge is constructed: the top, under surface and both sides of the bridge … Continue reading

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Why Make The Switch to a Resin Bonded Driveway This Summer

  Resin bonded surfaces, originally developed for motorway construction, are becoming increasingly popular for driveways. The process consists of spreading the surface with a high-strength polyurea resin, then adding a layer of gravel. A wide range of colours are available, … Continue reading

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What Makes a Safe, Functional Bridge?

It’s easy to takes bridges for granted. After all, we can become accustomed to crossing rivers, valleys and other obstructions without long detours or wet feet. Much of that familiarity arises from the fact that bridges are safe and enduring, … Continue reading

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Thorgrip™ and Helipad Surfacing Are a Perfect Match

  Thorgrip provides safe helipad surfaces that include anti-slip coatings, and which are also oil and fire retardant. In addition, these accurate and colourful systems are designed to be extremely visible to all helicopter pilots. Thorgrip’s™ helipad surfaces are long-lasting, … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Resin Bonded Surfaces

Resin bonded surfaces use modern improved polymer and epoxy resin technology to provide a hardwearing surface covering. Bonded to concrete or tarmac and highly durable, the new surface also has a pleasing natural appearance similar to small stones. Resin bonded … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Ship Deck Safe

  It’s not for nothing that people say ‘Worse things happen at sea’. There are many hazards to guard against, and the deck of a ship requires particular care. Aside from the rolling of the sea causing an unstable footing, … Continue reading

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Traffideck and Bridges are a Perfect Match

Bridge deck surfaces present a unique set of challenges that need to be addressed by any coating technology. Traffideck is a high-quality system designed for its anti-slip and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for bridges. It is resistant to typical … Continue reading

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The Benefits or Urban Regeneration

As buildings age and decay, populations shift, and industries decline, there is a tendency for some inner-city areas to become run-down and depressed. This can lead to a vicious cycle; those who can afford it choose to move away, and … Continue reading

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How do Linkspans Operate?

Linkspans are a class of drawbridges designed to connect a ship to shore. They can assist the transportation of passengers, vehicles, or cargo. You will find most linkspans at ferry terminals where they attach to large vessels via a series … Continue reading

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The Advantages of Using Anti-slip Surfaces

The use of anti-slip floor surfaces in a home or other building is a smart choice for a number of reasons. A major advantage is that it creates a safer environment. In public buildings, this is important to avoid slips … Continue reading

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