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Insights
The management of critical commercial infrastructure requires foresight and expertise. In our Insights hub, the Structural Repairs team explores the complex challenges facing today’s civil engineers, contractors, and asset managers. From deep dives into continuous structural monitoring and low-intervention remediation to the hidden hazards of subterranean concrete, explore our expert analysis and practical guidance for securing the future of your assets.
How screw piles can help buildings in warm weather
The warmer weather can wreak havoc on your property, yet rising temperatures are something that we’re all going to have to get used to in the years ahead but how can screw piles help? As we all learn to battle…
Hot Weather Risks for Commercial Properties: What Facilities Managers Should Watch For
As UK summers continue to intensify due to climate change, commercial buildings face increased structural stress during periods of hot weather. For facility managers and property stakeholders, staying ahead of climate-related damage isn’t just about repairs — it’s about protecting…
Things to Know Before Starting Repairs on a Historic Home.
If you’re lucky enough to live in a historic home, you no doubt feel a real sense of pride every time you return home. Living somewhere that is steeped in history and full of character is the stuff of dreams…
How will concrete scanning stop me worrying about my home?
Concrete scanning offers a fast and reliable way to identify issues within concrete buildings and structures. One leading structural engineering firm suggests that it’s essential for anyone responsible for concrete structures to ensure their structural integrity. Structural issues in concrete…
A Simple Guide to Getting Structural Damage Repaired?
If your home is suffering from structural damage, it can be tempting to write any problems off as ‘not too bad’ or something that you’ll deal with next month after pay day. But putting structural repairs somewhere near the bottom…
Concrete Repairs: How to identify if your Concrete Stairs need fixing.
Concrete Stairs: Why do they need to be monitored? Concrete stairs issues occur as concrete ages. As Concrete ages, it deteriorates. The basic rule of thumb is that Concrete degenerates approximately one millimetre per year. To calculate the optimal time…
Structural Repair Issues You Should Look Out For This Season
Structural Repair Issues As temperatures drop and the weather becomes colder and damper, it’s important to look out for structural repair issues that may arise in your home. The damp weather of autumn can cause subsidence and heave. Thus, leading…
“Ticking time bomb and chocolate aeros”
It isn’t often that concrete makes headline news but there’s clearly something in the water… Or maybe in this case…there’s water in the something? Namely the steel. What’s the issue? The BBC news has featured Structural Repairs twice this year,…
Are London’s bridges falling down?
Structural Repairs met BBC News reporter Luke Hanrahan this week and he posed the question… Are London’s Bridges falling down? Luke got in touch to ask us to lend our expertise on all things concrete repair as we joined him to take a closer…
How safe is your concrete balcony?
Your concrete balcony is prone to delamination so the Structural Repair team what to ask… How safe is your concrete balcony? What is delamination? Concrete delamination is where the concrete spalls or blows and becomes structurally unsafe. The structure loses its…
Why Scanning Concrete Sewage Holding Tanks is important.
These concrete sewage holding tanks, which are approximately 50 to 60 years old, deteriorate and become porous over time due to a combination of factors. Fortunately, technological advances in concrete scanning have made it possible to identify hidden defects within…
Concrete Scanning London – The Specialists
Concrete Scanning London Structural Repairs are on a mission. They have been concrete scanning London. Concrete is a vital material widely used in construction projects like bridges, highways, and buildings in London. Unfortunately, the material can deteriorate over time, leading…
