Built in Summer 1940, the Type 26 pillbox is a 6 ft by 6 ft cube just big enough to house 4 soldiers and their guns. The 1 m thick concrete walls were built to withstand a direct hit from a naval warship. 98 tons of concrete went into creating the pillbox. In the 1980s, the whole exterior was covered…

A group of local artists was chosen to redecorate the walls of the structure with an aquatic-themed mural. The mural would make use of the natural colour of the cement rendered portions of the wall to look like the sea bed and the rest would be painted.

The Vandex BB75 was applied by trowel the next day and allowed to cure. On the third day, a 3:1 sand:cement finishing coat was applied. Vandex BB75 waterproofing slurry was also applied to the floor (following surface preparation). A screed was then poured on top.

“The Quays” is a leisure and residential development forming part of the regeneration of Chatham’s historic dockyard. The development was designed by architects, Wilkinson Eyre, and constructed by the Ardmore Group on behalf of Byrne Estates.

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13th September 2006 – Safeguard are pleased to announce the launch of the new Vandex Rapid Range in the UK.

The BRE guidance document, BR211 describes two levels of radon protection: basic radon protection and full radon protection. 

It is possible to construct floor slabs from waterproof concrete complying with BS 8007. However to achieve this grade, a considerable amount of extra steel reinforcing is required, greatly increasing the cost of the slab. An alternative approach is to use standard concrete of the required strength in conjunction with a coating or membrane to protect the slab from water…

The use of Drybase cementitious waterproofing products is often associated with civil engineering applications such as reservoir waterproofing. They also provide a cost-effective waterproofing solution for ponds and water features.

Concrete waterproofing products for use in sewers and sewage treatment plants need to be specifically designed to cope with the additional stresses caused by: Continuously changing degree of contaminationEnvironmental effectsFluctuating liquid levelFormation of aggressive microclimates in sealed holding tanks

The Drybase Tanking range of cementitious waterproofing products provides a number of options for the waterproofing of water-retaining structures. The choice of waterproofing system will depend on a number of factors, such as the type of water (e.g. potable water or effluent) to be retained and the construction type / material used to build the structure. Our technical department are…

Correct waterproofing of concrete planters is important to ensure that they remain aesthetically pleasing. Without proper waterproofing, water can migrate to the outside surface of the planter, causing decorative spoiling.

When manufactured to the correct specification, reinforced concrete is an extremely durable construction material. However, most of us will be aware of so-called ‘concrete cancer’ and other forms of damage to concrete. The most common causes of concrete damage are: Carbonation caused by CO2De-icing saltsInsufficient steel coverPoor concrete quality