As read on www.prslprosoccer.com/the-stadiums/, LigaPro and Puerto Rico Soccer League plan to design and build football infrastructures throughout Puerto Rico to resist Cat 5 hurricanes and magnitude 7 earthquakes. The buildings will serve a dual purpose as shelters for the community in times of need. Quote: Sports infrastructure architects; civil, structural, and mechanical … [Read more...]
GLASS-ON nano-technology based coatings for superior protection
The GLASS-ON SOLUTIONS inorganic nano-technology protectant coatings are proving to be a big hit. The mega-yacht “Usher” had their copper bath tub coated with GLASS-ON ALL-ALLOY metal coating and it looks awesome. Previously they had been having crew clean it every other day from tarnish and fingerprints. Now it just stays shiny, clean and inviting! In Rhode Island we have … [Read more...]
Diasen, Italy visits Italy, Texas with their Diathonite Cork Render and Stucco
During a recent visit to Monolithic Domes in Italy, Texas I accompanied Diego and Mattias from the Diasen company, Italy when they presented their Diathonite Cork Render and Stucco. Diasen makes stuccos, plasters, water proof coatings and other materials for flooring, concrete surfacing, pool decks and more. Absolutely the very best products for these applications I have … [Read more...]
Basalt Reinforcements in 2015
Here we go! This promises to be the banner year for basalt reinforcement products we have been working towards as more interest and more studies about basalt come in regularly. The results of much testing have proven the superior properties of basalt fibers for those niche applications that need performance, durability and longevity. We had great results using basalt fiber … [Read more...]
Solid Foundations with Basalt Rebar
Len Meserve in Bend Oregon made the sound decision to use basalt rebars in their new foundations project. An extensive job, Len reports they are delighted with the ease of use, assembly, cutting and installation of the basalt rebars. They also have pumice mixed into the concrete for a strong yet insulating mix. Here are some onlookers … [Read more...]