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The word laser is short for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The first working laser was built in 1960. Since then the technology has moved into cutting, welding, measurement and communications, and in the last decade into surface

In Part One we discussed common issues with concrete and some questions remedial experts will face and need an answer to it prior to beginning work. In this article, we'll go into more depth about the repair methods themselves.Concrete repairs

Concrete is one of the most used and durable materials in human history. Its inherent advantages of strength, fire resistance, and lower cost come with one distinct disadvantage: permanency. That is right. It is there almost forever. This presents an

Concrete Cancer. Two words inject fear into the heart of any construction professional. Fear not, not every case is terminal. We're about to detail how to remedy things before they take hold. Read on.What Is Concrete Cancer?The exact definition is:Concrete

As ugly as the term is, it is extremely accurate. Much like the real thing, concrete cancer is the process whereby concrete structures corrode from the inside out. Although, it is one of the last things you want to happen

As one of the most toxic, yet most common construction materials in our past, asbestos is still everywhere. Experts claim that one in three Australian structures still contains Asbestos Containing Material [ACM]. Health concerns began to arise in the 1980's

Recently, we began detailing how blast and paint remedies corroded, aged and surface damaged steel. Let's pick up that article where we left off.Surface ProfilingRemoval of existing surface coatings is clearly a blaster/painter's objective. However, achieving the correct surface profile

When Penn. State local Benny Tilghman combined an old clothes wardrobe with a high-pressure mix of tap water and beach sand. He changed the face of surface preparation forever. Tilghman swiftly patented the design and soon after blasting cabinets began

Steel. It's one of the most durable, workable, and abundant minerals on the planet. And with a service life of hundreds of years and a relatively low cost, it is no surprise that this mighty material usage is so common