Motorway Bridges in Ireland

Motorway Bridges in Ireland

Posted on 15Sep

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Client: National Roads Authority, Ireland
Treated Surfaces: Over 500,000m2 of external concrete on motorway bridges. (horizontal & vertical surface areas)

“The National Roads Authority in Ireland has, since 2008, been protecting structures within the national road network using ‘PROTECTiT100’ supplied by PROTECTiT SP.
Since application, those structures which have been treated have shown no apparent signs of material deterioration or distress whilst their as-constructed aesthetic appearance has been maintained, with no obvious surface contamination or fungal growth.
In addition, on surfaces treated with this product, graffiti has been easily removed without detriment to the finished texture of the structure itself.”

Mr. John Iliff – Senior Project Manager – Structures
T:+ (353) 1 660 2511, E:jiliff@nra.ie


Luas – Light Rail System

Posted on 15Sep

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Client: SISK Steconfer
Surface Area Treated: 76,000m2
Completed: February 2018

All horizontal platforms and public access areas on this very substantial project were treated with PROTECTiT 100. The application of the Impregnation Sealer was carried out by approved applicators and the results were very impressive.

 


Grafton Street Dublin

Posted on 15Sep

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BRIEF:
PROTECTiT SP was contacted by Seamus Duffy, Senior Executive Engineer (Dublin City Council) with a brief to suggest a surface treatment for the cleaning and sealing of the pedestrianised areas of Grafton Street in Dublin. As this was a total revamp of Dublin’s most prestigious shopping street , there were significant issues with food [chewing gum] and drink staining the surface which was problematic and very expensive to remove.

PROJECT WORK:
ProtectiT SP suggested a cleaning product, Surface Reviver, as a solution for cleaning
and restoring the original appearance of the area. The surface was then sealed with our CE Marked & BBA Approved Impregnation Sealer, ProtectiT 100.
The project was carried out by Knights Industrial Services who are an approved applicator for ProtectiT SP System.
Work was carried out between 1:00am – 6:00am every night for 2 weeks.
The area was cleaned with Surface Reviver, washed and sealed. One of the key advantage of the ProtectiT 100 Sealer is its ease of application and drying time (less than 1 hour). Treated area looks more attractive and prestigious all the time.

After application Dublin City Council reported significant reduction in time spent for the maintenance regime in these areas. Treated area became appreciably easier to clean with stains, chewing gum and other contaminants lying on and above the protective impregnating sealer rather than imbedded deep into the substrate. Regular Power-washing has no effect on the long term performance of ProtectiT100
and Seamus has commented that during the winter the area is almost self-cleaning with rain. This has an added benefit of preserving the life-cycle of the surface constitution as it is not experiencing intense power washing.


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