Effectively preventing liquid or vapour transfer through structures has always presented the construction industry with severe challenges. We have always eagerly demonstrated its ability to meet and overcome these challenges. Experience in structural waterproofing is vital to achieve successful results. It is an often complicated and always differing field. We are able to confidently deal with all enquiries however unique it may seem. Our experience and resources enable us to provide effective solutions from the Leading system manufacturers in this most challenging contracting sphere.
The 1960’s construction industry boom utilized new ideas in erecting structures quickly using reinforced concrete as a principal material. The lasting legacy of this rapid expansion in new construction techniques is the frequent need for essential concrete repairs to structures decaying due to; contaminant attack; what is now recognised as poor detailing and; on occasion, the quality of workmanship at construction stage.
Improved repair techniques and material technology constantly prove effective on structures previously considered destined for major reconstruction or even demolition. It has become universally accepted that all concrete structures benefit from regular maintenance, design lives can be extended and the aesthetics of structures can be transformed through repair and refurbishment schemes.
Quickseal provides numerous solutions in this large specialist area. Survey and report services can be undertaken to identify the primary cause of decay and attack on corroded structural elements: By working alongside the industry’s leading material manufacturers Quickseal can provide recommendations for potential solutions from various techniques available.
Quickseal is able to give the best advice and guidance in providing the most suitable flooring and bund lining solution. The durability of a floor depends upon both its intended uses and the condition of the substrate itself. Whether the new surface is required to meet specific remedial solutions, general maintenance, or as part of a new installation, Quickseal will provide sound technical assistance coupled with practical on-site experience.
Deterioration of existing surfaces often occurs through wear, chemical attack, strike damage and change of use from its original design. Common failures within floors cause safety concerns when the surface offers little or no slip resistance; starts dusting; entraps dusts; and becomes uneven for traffic.
In the case of bund areas, failures can result in contamination, leakage and damage to plant. Quickseal can provide both an effective resolution to the problem and also an efficient remedial action programme time- to minimise the disruption of busy operational areas. Many different chemical construction materials are available which provide durable hard wearing, hygienic and chemical resistant surfaces, with highly aesthetic systems available to meet most situations practically and in a cost effective manner
The forces subjected to structural elements through initial curing stresses, movement, vibration and settlement often result in cracks forming in locations where designed cracks or movement joints have not been introduced at the construction stage.
The techniques deployed by Quickseal and the continued development of injection resins and grouts along with cementitious-based grouts have provided many solutions to these problems.
Elements that previously would have required breaking out and either replacing or repairing using concrete repair techniques can often be injected to produce either structural bonding of the two sheared faces or indeed be sealed against environmental/ corrosive attack.
Quickseal recommends that the cause of cracking is identified before injection works are carried out to establish which of the many material solutions is most suitable.
The latest technology and experienced personnel can therefore be applied to both diagnostic and remedial tasks.
New legislation, significant changes of usage, loading and natural erosion are the typical main causes which necessitate structural strengthening solutions.
The industry suppliers recognise the need for a variety of solutions for an ever increasing diversity of problems and preventative measures, providing several effective methods of dealing with these situations.
Structural strengthening systems are used on a wide range of materials; stone, concrete, masonry, timber, iron and steel structures can all benefit. Quickseal have always kept in touch with the development of new methods and materials – providing a range of services employing updated techniques together with a wealth of experience in solutions.
This means Quickseal is ideally positioned to provide a totally effective service whatever the size or nature of your project.
The demands for versatile buildings erected to exacting standards and in shorter time scales have led to a great depth and range of façade systems to meet the needs of the creative architectural designs that grace our urban skylines.
These needs along with the day to day challenges of maintaining existing facades and the increases in heat retention requirements of our properties has led to the development of Polymer modified, Mineral and Silicone Renders that are able to be utilised with or without associated insulation panels to provide durable, lightweight mortars with full system thickness colour pigmentation; they excel over traditional sand cement renders in performance.
Offering a great variety of texturing finishes and resistance to cracking and crazing these systems provide optimal façade protection against moisture penetration & resistance to pollutants.
Quickseal Specialist Contractors work alongside many of the industry leading manufacturers in this field and are able to provide a comprehensive service and guidance towards potential solutions for your property needs from the various techniques available.
Quickseal consider the use of historically significant building materials in conjunction with high technological developments as a significant contributor to the solutions that must be found to provide a sustainable future, the aims for evermore effective thermal performance of our buildings and the promotion of “healthy buildings”; The use of Hemp & Lime based products are considered to be firmly grounded in such principles.
Lime based renders & plasters are commercially viable and sympathetic solution to many buildings and complement the following insulating sprayed or cast building element.
Hemcrete® is a commercially available quality controlled blend of lime based binders and Industrialised Hemp shiv producing an insulating wall infilling material, flooring and roofing material.
Whether your project requirements are:-
• Site placement using Spray installation techniques,
• A site cast solution
• Or you may be considering the benefits of offsite construction techniques.
Quickseal continue to explore the practicalities and reality of the effective installation of these revolutionary materials. With unrivalled spray installation experience within the UK during the inception of these products within Commercial applications [2007 / 2008], providing both onsite and offsite solutions.
Quickseal are well placed to best serve your installation needs.
Quickseal's specialist construction services assist many industry sectors and the Rail Industry is no exception.
With transportation needs increasing over the past years effective fixing systems have beenrequired for both underground rail systems and, the ever more popular, lightweight rail services for busy and confined inner city areas.
Quickseal continues to develop its services to this specialised industry.
Whether the requirements are; localized base plate or rail replacement works with short possession times; or New Build situations, the benefits of liquid applied systems are clear. The liquid applied installation is able to be incorporated with a wide range of construction details and is suitable for application to both steel and concrete substrates offering excellent adhesion; minimising the need for anchor bolts.
The installation of effective waterproof and vapour proofing systems to the built environment is crucial to the longevity of structures and the whole life cost of the structure.
The field membrane installation comprises the applications of externally applied liquid or sheet membranes and the internal lining of the structural elements to offer retaining resistance to liquids.
Quickseal are able to offer a whole range of solutions to best suit your site requirements, offering information on systems from all the leading manufacturers in this field for consideration at the design stage.
Our surveyors and managers will confidently deal with the project constraints – providing contracting services to meet both your project and cost requirements.