Concrete damage found during a parking garage inspection

In today’s economy many facilities can no longer justify the cost of an engineering staff that includes a corrosioncengineer and or structural engineer fulltime.

Many times the task of writingcspecifications for a corrosion or structural related projects will be assignedcto a civil engineer for concrete related problems or a mechanical engineer forcsteel related problems.

In turn these engineers rely on theirclimited knowledge of corrosion or structural problems and/or call in materialcsuppliers to assist them.

Most material suppliers will try to solve the corrosion and structural problems with products they handle which may or may not be the best option.

A company like Python Corporation that works everyday solving these problems has the expertise to offer all the options that will solve the clients’ problems without being limited to only products supplied by one material supplier.

Python Corporation will inspect the problem area to determine why there is a failure or to determine how to protect new construction from future failures.

During the inspection we will also need input from the client regarding the intended use of the area, life expectancy and any other requirements they may have.

After the inspection we will work with the client in writing the specification and/or repair method best suited for his problem based on the information found or provided by client.

The specifications or repair methods will list several different material suppliers with products that will satisfy our clients’ requirements.

This service is provided free by Python Corporation, when we are allowed to competitively bid on the project. If we are not allowed to bid, then we would have to negotiate a fee for performing the inspection and writing of the specification or repair method.

Negative and Positive Side
Waterproofing

Although concrete appears to be quite solid, it is in fact a very porous substrate. Python can install waterproofing systems to the positive or the negative side of your structure.

We can evaluate the water intrusion problem, determine the cause and provide you with pricing and recommended procedures to address the problem.

We have the ability to repair any joint / crack / or consolidation leak that you may have.

Call Python for a free inspection and consultation to address your leak control problem. We will be happy to arrange for one of our professionals to make an appointment and fix those leaks once and for all.

Tide Zone Protection

For years, the marine industry has recognized that the corrosion protection of docks, ships, seawalls and other marine structures can be an expensive maintenance issue if not addressed correctly. There are many products on the market for the protection of splash zones. Because the splash zone, which is usually defined as approximately eight to ten feet above and below the mean water level, has some unique and harsh requirements, standard paints do not last very long.

Because of the impact of ships and vessels and the corrosion caused by salt or fresh water and the constant wetting and drying, standard thin mil and high build paints simply do not last. To overcome these harsh conditions manufacturers developed epoxy claddings, which integrate various sizes of aggregate and fillers, which allow some degree of movement without cracking, produce a barrier, which is both impact resistant and impermeable. The resulting cladding can absorb impact without cracking and will withstand the constant wetting and drying. Claddings have now successfully been used for many years providing long-term corrosion protection at a minimal cost when amortized over the life of the cladding.

Python Corp would be happy to provide recommendations, estimates and specifications for your tide zone project. Please call to arrange a site visit today.

Tank Lining Repair and Installation

Python Corp has installed tank linings for over 18 years. We are approved installers for most of the major manufacturers of chemical resistant tank lining products.

We have the ability to:

NEW TANK LINER INSTALLATION:

• Evaluate all conditions of exposure:
  • Chemicals that will require containment
  • Gases produced by the chemicals above the liquid line that the liner
    will be required to resist permeation
  • Effect of the thermal exposure / thermal shock / weight distribution
    flexing
• Assist you in writing the specifications to insure that you get the best value for investment in your lining system

FAILED TANK LINERS:

• Inspect the tank
• Determine cause of failure
• Design a project specification requiring the use of the proper products
  and installation procedures to insure that the lining system will last beyond
  its expected life span.

Python Corp is ready to assist you with any phase of your Tank Lining needs.

Soil Stabilization

Skid Resistant Topping

A smooth traffic surface compounded by the excessive moisture in our climate can be a real safety hazard.

A skid resistant topping can be installed over existing concrete or new cast in place.

Topping can be used for:

• Foot Traffic
• Vehicle and Fork Lift Traffic
• Laboratories, Food Processing
• Veterinarian Clinics
• Classrooms
• Warehouse Aisles
• Chemical Metering Areas
• Truck Unloading Zones
• Secondary Containment, Etc

Toppings generally are two (2) to three (3) times harder than concrete. Thus preventing premature ware on substrates. They are available in a wide range of chemical resistance.

Contact us today for a solution to your concrete problems.

Pressure Grouting/Epoxy Grouting/Equipment Grouting

Python Corp has the expertise and trained professionals to accommodate all of your grouting needs.

Pressure Grouting

Pressure Grouting is a process of placing a specified grouting material into a void of unknown dimension and volume under pressure to insure that the void is filled to its capacity.

Materials may range from a simple cement slurry, to a structural concrete mix, to a chemical grout. No matter what materials are used, Python Corporation has the ability, equipment and experience to solve your problem.

Why Pressure Grout?

Pressure grouting may be used to:

• Seal Infiltration
• Stop Exfiltration
• Stabilize Structures
• Fill Known Voids
• Fill Unknown Voids
• Stabilize Soil or Raise Existing
  Structures or Slabs.

This may be accomplished on may different types of structures including:

• Sewers
• Retaining Walls
• Roadways
• Secondary Containment Slabs
• Parking Aprons, Etc.

In order to pressure grout a specific structure a series of holes may be drilled to determine the approximate size of the void, an investigation is made to determine the approximate volume of materials necessary.

The size of the void and the type of structure determine the type of materials and the necessary equipment to be used in the grouting. Additional holes may be drilled and are designated as grouting or relief holes.

As the grout is pumped, special care is necessary to not over pressure and blow the structure out. The grout is then tracked by way of the relief holes, which are plugged as the grout passes. The use of more than one grouting hole is usually necessary. The structure may either be stabilized or raised, depending on many existing site conditions.

Epoxy & Equipment Grouting

In instances where Pressure Grouting is not the preferred method Python may recommend Epoxy Grouting or Equipment Grouting.

Leave it to a trained professional to assist you with your concrete repair and protection needs. Python Corporation would be happy to provide recommendations, estimates and specifications for your grouting needs. Please call to arrange a site visit today.

Polyurea Application

The invention of the procedure for using Polyurea as a field applied coating material was one of the greatest advances in coating technology to occur in the 20th century.

Python Corporation saw the potential of this remarkable coating early on, and aligned ourselves with the inventor, Mr. Dudley Premeaux of Texaco Chemical, to be one of the first contractors to be approved to install this amazing product.

We invested in the proper equipment and trained installation personnel to insure the highest standard of quality installations.

Polyurea is a very unique coating that has a wide range of uses in the Petro/Chemical industry as well as the wastewater market and private sector. This coating is an elastomeric system designed to produce membranes and coatings with superior tensile strength/elongation and tear strength properties.

We can evaluate your needs and specify the proper coating to solve some of your most demanding requirements.

Polyurea coating can be applied in temperatures ranging from 20 degrees F to 120 degrees F without any effect of the cured properties of the finished product. It is moisture insensitive and will maintain its flexibility and elongation properties even in sub zero weather conditions. This combined with Polyurea expansion joint materials make it an excellent choice for freezer room applications. One of its most identifying characteristics is that it has an initial cure time of only 60 seconds. It can be walked on in a matter of minutes and can be immersed in primary containment of wastewater in only a few hours. This feature allows for rapid access to areas that have just been coated.

Polyurea has excellent resistance to caustic, alkalids, and a wide range of acid in lower concentrations. It can also be used as a crack bridging membrane under glass reinforced epoxy, novelac epoxy and vinyl ester systems. When slip resistant Safety is your concern, Python can install rubberized granules into the surface of the wet coating to produce a monolithic slip resistance safety floor to the desired requirement of the service area needs.

Contact Python Corporation and we well be happy to send a representative to evaluate your needs and design a system that will be specified and installed to address your requirements.

Pile Restoration

Negative and Positive Side Waterproofing

Although concrete appears to be quite solid, it is in fact a very porous substrate. Python can install waterproofing systems to the positive or the negative side of your structure.

We can evaluate the water intrusion problem, determine the cause and provide you with pricing and recommended procedures to address the problem.

We have the ability to repair any joint / crack / or consolidation leak that you may have.>

Call Python for a free inspection and consultation to address your leak control problem. We will be happy to arrange for one of our professionals to make an appointment and fix those leaks once and for all.