Over the past five years, Aquamax has embarked on a program of expansion and investment in new, high-powered equipment to enable a wide range of services.
Aquamax services include:
- hydrodemolition, such as rebar exposure
- hydro-scabbling, such as for Type B construction joints
- paint stripping of concrete and blockwork
- creating specialist finishes, such as stencilled images.
Hydrodemolition is being increasingly specified as it allows concrete to be removed without damaging the rebar. This is usually required when a new structure is being tied into an old structure.
Hydro-scabbling is a very fast and effective method for creating a Type B construction joint with, for example, a 10-millimetre peak-to-trough roughness in the concrete surface. This ensures a good, roughened surface for new concrete to key into. The new Stripe Hog can deliver up to 300 square metres per day of scabbled surface.
The appearance of bare concrete can be significantly enhanced with etched decorative designs. Ultra-high-pressure water jetting cuts through the concrete laitance to expose the aggregate and create a much darker, textured surface. By using a stencil, very accurate and crisp designs can be applied.
For more information, contact Hamish Coop on 021 316 844 or visit www.aquamax.co.nz.