When the Las Vegas arena that is home to Las Vegas’ National Hockey League franchise needed a resolution to a long-time issue they reached out to JES Supply Company.
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How do you repair concrete when the temperature of the air and concrete are well below 0℉? At these temperatures you cannot use cementitious materials that require water. In the Las Vegas heat, we do not have to wait long for the FlexKit 5 material to cure. It will cure in as little as 15 minutes.
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Clark County Parks and Recreation Department in Nevada needed a material that they could place on the floors of the public restrooms of their outdoor parks. Over the years, several of the prefabricated restroom buildings had settled to the point that maintenance workers could no longer properly clean the restrooms.
Concrete is and has been one of if not the most widely used building materials in world history, from the Romans to modern-day and well into the future. It is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate with many positive attributes. It is durable and resilient, can be made to be decorative, and is extremely strong when used in a compressive application. Sounds like it is the perfect construction material, and for the most part, it is.
Concrete is and has been one of if not the most widely used building materials in world history, from the Romans to modern-day and well into the future. It is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate with many positive attributes. It is durable and resilient, can be made to be decorative, and is extremely strong when used in a compressive application. Sounds like it is the perfect construction material, and for the most part, it is.
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Spring is in the air, inspiring us to renew our surroundings now that the stress of winter is behind us. Unfortunately, structural improvements to the practical elements of our environment are the last to be addressed when budgets are tight. However, repairs done routinely and with the right product can be done relatively inexpensively, thus improving the appeal of the hardscape, as well as its useful life.
Over the last decade, there has been much discussion by political leaders around the need for repairing our nation’s infrastructure, including the costs involved and the challenges associated with approving legislation toward that effort. There are plenty of horror stories about how our roads, bridges, highways, overpasses, and airports are falling apart. Often overlooked, however, “out of sight, out of mind” is the vast array of underground infrastructure that is also failing.
There are many factors that can contribute to the cracking of your foundation and they are almost always caused by external forces applying stress to the concrete. Understand that concrete is a rigid material that does not accept movement or stress well. Because of this, when stress or movement is applied, the concrete will not absorb it, causing it to crack.
What is FLEXKIT? FLEXKIT is a liquid polymer used to make extremely strong, lasting repairs on concrete, asphalt, and even wood. The kit includes a 5-gallon steel pail with pre-measured liquid FLEXKIT material, sand, catalyst, accelerator, primer, mixing cup, stir stick, 2” chip brush, 3” X 8” a hand trowel, 2” X 5” margin trowel, gloves, and instructions. […]
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There are many factors that can contribute to the cracking of your concrete, and they are almost always caused by external forces applying stress. Understand that concrete is a rigid material that does not accept movement or stress well. When either is introduced, the concrete fractures – sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. […]
In the world of pebble overlays, the majority of installations consist of pebbles mixed with epoxies. We have found a superior product to replace epoxies for this application. Aliphatic Polyaspartic! We put forth 5 reasons why Polyaspartic is a superior material when compared to epoxies for this type of application. Flexibility: Epoxies cure to become […]
Under the streets of our cities lay miles of subterranean raceways of electrical wires, communication wires, and conduit connected by underground vaults. You don’t see them, many people don’t even know they are there. These vaults vary in size from 6’ wide by 7’ deep by 12’ long, to vaults triple that size with multiple […]
Nothing lasts forever – unfortunate, but so true. As durable as concrete, asphalt, steel, and wood are, they need care, maintenance, and replacement at some point. For decades, certain repairs to these surfaces were not possible for several reasons. Perhaps the repair material simply wouldn’t hold up, as it would not be able to adhere […]
Trip hazards are an eyesore, and more importantly, they are a liability issue that needs to be addressed as soon as they appear. There are a variety of ways to remedy the danger. A few of the most common are to remove and replace (the most expensive), grind the higher side down to the level […]
These are before and after pictures of one of four columns that support a slide structure at a local North Las Vegas swimming pool. The before picture clearly shows the extent of the damages caused by the chemicals in the pool water. These chemicals attacked the concrete, as well as the rebar, causing extensive damage […]
Tack on curb is widely used due to its low cost and its quick installation time. This type of curb is used in a variety of locations, but the two most common are parking lots and landscape features. Both take abuse from vehicles and equipment such as cars and trucks to push and riding mowers. […]
Stairs are a costly item to replace, so repairing them is definitely the way to go. The problem is that up to this point, you could only patch them. FLEXKIT has changed this; you can now actually repair stairs. In the past, the materials used to patch large chips like these would expand and contract […]
This past week FLEXKIT was called into service by the Nevada Department of Transportation to make repairs on the underside of the Tropicana overpass on I-15. The underside of the overpass was damaged when a northbound truck, in the number 1 lane, struck the leading edge of the structure, removing a wedge of concrete approximately […]
FLEXKIT – HOW TO APPLY A DECORATIVE OVERLAY Overlays. What is a decorative overlay and how can it save money? A decorative overlay is generally a thin layer of material used to cover concrete, asphalt, steel, or wood and give it a decorative look. FLEXKIT is the perfect product to use as an overlay on […]
JES Supply Company would like to welcome you to the exciting world of FLEXKIT, an innovative concrete, asphalt, steel, and wood repair system. In the coming weeks, I will be posting news about FLEXKIT, as well as “How To’s” and “Where To’s” along with pictures and descriptions of repairs made on concrete, asphalt, steel, and […]
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Repairing the Hockey Tunnel Ramp in Las Vegas Arena
When the Las Vegas arena that is home to Las Vegas’ National Hockey League franchise needed a resolution to a long-time issue they reached out to JES Supply Company.
Sub Zero Concrete Repairs in the Summer?
How do you repair concrete when the temperature of the air and concrete are well below 0℉? At these temperatures you cannot use cementitious materials that require water. In the Las Vegas heat, we do not have to wait long for the FlexKit 5 material to cure. It will cure in as little as 15 minutes.
Restroom Floor Repairs – A Dirty Job Gone Right
Clark County Parks and Recreation Department in Nevada needed a material that they could place on the floors of the public restrooms of their outdoor parks. Over the years, several of the prefabricated restroom buildings had settled to the point that maintenance workers could no longer properly clean the restrooms.
Concrete Stair Repair with FLEXKIT
Concrete is and has been one of if not the most widely used building materials in world history, from the Romans to modern-day and well into the future. It is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate with many positive attributes. It is durable and resilient, can be made to be decorative, and is extremely strong when used in a compressive application. Sounds like it is the perfect construction material, and for the most part, it is.
Why Concrete Fails and How to Restore It
Concrete is and has been one of if not the most widely used building materials in world history, from the Romans to modern-day and well into the future. It is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate with many positive attributes. It is durable and resilient, can be made to be decorative, and is extremely strong when used in a compressive application. Sounds like it is the perfect construction material, and for the most part, it is.
Repairing Concrete Damaged by Winter Weather
Spring is in the air, inspiring us to renew our surroundings now that the stress of winter is behind us. Unfortunately, structural improvements to the practical elements of our environment are the last to be addressed when budgets are tight. However, repairs done routinely and with the right product can be done relatively inexpensively, thus improving the appeal of the hardscape, as well as its useful life.
Failing Infrastructure: Repair It, Don’t Replace It
Over the last decade, there has been much discussion by political leaders around the need for repairing our nation’s infrastructure, including the costs involved and the challenges associated with approving legislation toward that effort. There are plenty of horror stories about how our roads, bridges, highways, overpasses, and airports are falling apart. Often overlooked, however, “out of sight, out of mind” is the vast array of underground infrastructure that is also failing.
Got Foundation Cracks?
There are many factors that can contribute to the cracking of your foundation and they are almost always caused by external forces applying stress to the concrete. Understand that concrete is a rigid material that does not accept movement or stress well. Because of this, when stress or movement is applied, the concrete will not absorb it, causing it to crack.
Top 5 Reasons to Use the FLEXKIT
What is FLEXKIT? FLEXKIT is a liquid polymer used to make extremely strong, lasting repairs on concrete, asphalt, and even wood. The kit includes a 5-gallon steel pail with pre-measured liquid FLEXKIT material, sand, catalyst, accelerator, primer, mixing cup, stir stick, 2” chip brush, 3” X 8” a hand trowel, 2” X 5” margin trowel, gloves, and instructions. […]
Concrete Cracks: Causes and Solutions
There are many factors that can contribute to the cracking of your concrete, and they are almost always caused by external forces applying stress. Understand that concrete is a rigid material that does not accept movement or stress well. When either is introduced, the concrete fractures – sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. […]
Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy
In the world of pebble overlays, the majority of installations consist of pebbles mixed with epoxies. We have found a superior product to replace epoxies for this application. Aliphatic Polyaspartic! We put forth 5 reasons why Polyaspartic is a superior material when compared to epoxies for this type of application. Flexibility: Epoxies cure to become […]
Decaying or Failing Utility Vault? Repair It, Don’t Replace It
Under the streets of our cities lay miles of subterranean raceways of electrical wires, communication wires, and conduit connected by underground vaults. You don’t see them, many people don’t even know they are there. These vaults vary in size from 6’ wide by 7’ deep by 12’ long, to vaults triple that size with multiple […]
FLEXKIT – Repair, Don’t Replace
Nothing lasts forever – unfortunate, but so true. As durable as concrete, asphalt, steel, and wood are, they need care, maintenance, and replacement at some point. For decades, certain repairs to these surfaces were not possible for several reasons. Perhaps the repair material simply wouldn’t hold up, as it would not be able to adhere […]
FLEXKIT – Repair Trip Hazards
Trip hazards are an eyesore, and more importantly, they are a liability issue that needs to be addressed as soon as they appear. There are a variety of ways to remedy the danger. A few of the most common are to remove and replace (the most expensive), grind the higher side down to the level […]
FLEXKIT Columns
These are before and after pictures of one of four columns that support a slide structure at a local North Las Vegas swimming pool. The before picture clearly shows the extent of the damages caused by the chemicals in the pool water. These chemicals attacked the concrete, as well as the rebar, causing extensive damage […]
FLEXKIT – Tack on Curb
Tack on curb is widely used due to its low cost and its quick installation time. This type of curb is used in a variety of locations, but the two most common are parking lots and landscape features. Both take abuse from vehicles and equipment such as cars and trucks to push and riding mowers. […]
FLEXKIT – Stair Repair
Stairs are a costly item to replace, so repairing them is definitely the way to go. The problem is that up to this point, you could only patch them. FLEXKIT has changed this; you can now actually repair stairs. In the past, the materials used to patch large chips like these would expand and contract […]
FLEXKIT – Repairing Overpasses
This past week FLEXKIT was called into service by the Nevada Department of Transportation to make repairs on the underside of the Tropicana overpass on I-15. The underside of the overpass was damaged when a northbound truck, in the number 1 lane, struck the leading edge of the structure, removing a wedge of concrete approximately […]
FLEXKIT – How to Apply (Decorative Overlay)
FLEXKIT – HOW TO APPLY A DECORATIVE OVERLAY Overlays. What is a decorative overlay and how can it save money? A decorative overlay is generally a thin layer of material used to cover concrete, asphalt, steel, or wood and give it a decorative look. FLEXKIT is the perfect product to use as an overlay on […]
Welcome to the World of FLEXKIT
JES Supply Company would like to welcome you to the exciting world of FLEXKIT, an innovative concrete, asphalt, steel, and wood repair system. In the coming weeks, I will be posting news about FLEXKIT, as well as “How To’s” and “Where To’s” along with pictures and descriptions of repairs made on concrete, asphalt, steel, and […]