Basement waterproofing is a technique used to prevent water from penetrating rooms or spaces within a building that are below ground level. Typically, basement waterproofing involves…
Composites Construction UKSeptember 7, 2021
What is cathodic protection? Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique used to inhibit the corrosion of metal (such as steel and steel reinforcement) on structures,…
Composites Construction UKAugust 17, 2021
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer properties Ask any specialist tradesperson about their adoration for carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, or CFRPs, and they will give you…
Composites Construction UKAugust 6, 2021
How to strengthen concrete columns? Column strengthening is a process within concrete repairs that involves adding or restoring to the `load capacity`, or how much…
Composites Construction UKJuly 28, 2021
Composites Construction UK (CCUK) founder Jamie Dempster is targeting the Humber and M62 energy corridor with his expanded range of structural repair services. He talks…
Composites Construction UKJuly 23, 2021
Which pipe rehabilitation method should I choose? Pipe rehabilitation is common practice for ageing pipelines or those that have carried large volumes of liquid repeatedly,…
Composites Construction UKJuly 19, 2021
Carbon fibre-reinforced polymer advantages & disadvantages Described as the `wonder material of the century`, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is favoured by concrete repairs and strengthening…
Composites Construction UKJuly 15, 2021
What is hydrophobic and hydrophilic leak sealing? If your building or structure leaks, there is a good chance that hydrophobic or hydrophilic leak sealing will…
Composites Construction UKJuly 14, 2021
What is an epoxy crack injection system? Epoxy crack injection is a low-cost method of repairing non-moving (or sporadically appearing) cracks in large structures and…
Composites Construction UKJuly 13, 2021