Nothing looks more inviting on a summer’s day than a beautifully presented pool : no leaves, clear water, with a bright and clean decking area and coping stones. Conversely, nothing looks less appealing than a green hew in the water, an algae line and green staining patches on the pool-side . Maintaining a pool in…
Graffiti and fly-posting is considered an ‘environmental crime’ that can spoil the enjoyment of the local environment by its residents and visitors. They lead to areas looking run-down and dilapidated, and research has shown they are often a precursor to more serious crime and anti-social behaviours. Graffiti, if not dealt with, promotes a negative perception…
The damage and costly disruption that can be caused when water ingress in buildings is allowed to continue over a sustained period can be financially crippling to authorities and companies alike. The situation that the education sector and potentially many other public and private building owners find themselves in considering the RAAC inspections is challenging…
The damage water ingress can cause to building structures has come to the fore over the last couple of weeks – along with the general public being alerted that building materials have a ‘functional life span’! This can be a hard concept to grasp when much of the built infrastructure in the UK dates back…
Flexiguard is a liquid quartz water-based nano-coating designed to protect porous stone from staining caused from dirt and grime in the environment, but how can you be sure it works? Flexiguard is tested according to ISO 11507 Artificial Weathering methodology in order to measure its active longevity under accelerated UV conditions. Sunlight or more specifically…
Our first post-Covid exhibiting event since October 2019 will be LANDSCAPE 2021 – the Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces industry trade show, taking place in Hall 12 at the NEC on the 3rd and 4th November. LANDSCAPE is the foremost trade event for the landscaping and garden industry, and for the first time it’s being held…
We understand that selecting the right coating can be difficult when there are different options and strengths within one range. Optimising performance and best value is key. Often the only way to achieve this balance is to evaluate in situ what meets specification and best fits application and production processes. This now becomes much easier through…
Over the summer months, many towns and cities hope to attract visitors to their parks and open spaces, especially after the last revenue light eighteen months. However, recently many inland locations, such as Worcester, have had to deal with what has always been considered a costal issue – gulls, and lots of them. They may…
This year Nano Care will be exhibiting their extensive range of concrete and building protection products at the Concrete Expo on the 8th & 9th October at the NEC Stand CE208. The Concrete Expo is taking place as part of the wider UK Construction Week event. With a focus on sustainability in the built environment…