Epoxy Coating

Epoxy coatings are generally packaged in two parts that are mixed prior to application.

The two parts consist of:

1) An epoxy resin which is cross-linked with

2) A co-reactant or hardener Epoxy coatings are formulated based upon the performance requirements for the end product. When properly catalyzed and applied, epoxies produce a hard, chemical and solvent resistant finish. They are typically used on concrete and steel to give resistance to water, alkali and acids.

Structure of the highly reactive epoxide group present in all epoxy resins

Car Parking Drive Ways & Ramps

Multi-storey and underground car parks: exceptionally complex tasks for the structural protection of buildings. There is virtually no other kind of building that varies so greatly in terms of size, shape and stress levels as multistory and underground car parks. The spectrum ranges from single storey underground car parks in apartment houses to vast parking complexes at airports. Particularly in the past, parking decks were left for the most part without any protective coating, and not even surfaces subject to high traffic volumes were provided with any form of surface protection.

The stresses applied to reinforced concrete inside multi-storey car parks are however particularly severe. Vehicles entrain water which in turn contains soluble pollutants. The C02 concentration is greatly increased as a result of exhaust emissions. Cracks can develop by driving on the intermediate decks through which pollutants can quickly make their way to the reinforcement steel, causing it to corrode. As a consequence, elaborate repair work is required. Quite frequently, the physical service life of the structure is compromised. Nowadays, building protection is often part of the planning for new builds. And the colour design is a key factor in the battle to win the hearts and minds of customers.

Depending on driving frequenyy and the associated mechanical stress applied to the various areas of a multi-storey car park, the layer thickness and the system can be adapted to suit anticipated requirements. The requirements for car Park coatings are highly diverse depending on the area of use.

A floor slab in contact with the ground is subjecteg to very different stress levels than a raised dec exposed to the elements. Depending on driving freq uengy and the associated mechanical stress applied to the various areas of a multi-storey car park, the layer thickness and/or the system can be adapted to suit anticipated requirements

There are five main elements in multi-storey car parks. A distinction is made between the following areas of application: