Garage Restoration – 50 Queen Street, Kitchener


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Job Name: Garage Restoration – 50 Queen Street, Kitchener

Contractor: Brick & Co

Owner: Undisclosed

Engineer/Architect: K Smart

Background:

Sections of the parking garage at 50 Queen Street, Kitchener were leaking water, necessitating remediation. The split-slab waterproofing membrane installed at the time of construction had degraded in some spots. The contractor removed the asphalt top-layer and needed a waterproofing membrane to apply to the exposed concrete deck beneath. The project required the removed top-layer be replaced with concrete, so the membrane needed to be tough and durable. The membrane was also required to not damage or degrade asphaltic rubbers because the rest of the parking surface was asphalt.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

The contractor ultimately decided on Hydralastic 836 with the Reinforcing Fabric HCR supplied by Form & Build Supply. This versatile, single-component waterproofing compound is applied cold. It skins over in as little as 30 minutes and can be applied straight out of the pail, saving time and simplifying its application. When used in conjunction with the Reinforcing Fabric HCR, the membrane can span minor cracks in the substrate’s surface and achieve a higher overall strength.

The contractor was able to easily apply the membrane to the concrete substrate and
up the sides of the surrounding asphalt layer thereby ensuring an impermeable waterproofing solution. From product education right through to application, Form & Build Supply was there to ensure a seamless contractor experience. Our sales staff is ready to help provide solutions so that you can get the job done right. If you’d like to learn more, email Keith Armstrong, here!

MTO 2017-3029 – Scotland Drive Bridge Repairs


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Job Name: MTO 2017-3029 – Scotland Drive Bridge Repairs

Contractor: Mclean Taylor Construction

Owner: MTO

Engineer/Architect: N/A

Background:

Mclean Taylor Construction was required to strengthen and repair exisiting bridge piers on an MTO bridge project.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build was able to supply MBrace Composite Strengthening System, a fiber reinforced polymer system, along with training on how to use it. MBrace is a perfect solution to upgrade load bearing capacities of concrete and masonry structures and restore capacity of concrete structure loss due to deterioration.

Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville


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Job Name: Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville

Contractor: Brouwer Construction

Owner: Jacob’s Retirement Home Beamsville

Engineer/Architect: 2M Architects

Background:

Bouwer Construction was working on the Jacob’s Retirement Home balconies which required coating, but due to the cold temperatures the spec’d product was flaking.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build was able to supply MG Krete Fine, both parts A & B, which is fast setting, durable in cold temperatures, out preforms the originally spec’d product, and not to mention is incredibly cost effective.

Loblaws Restoration


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Job Name: Loblaws Restoration

Contractor: Historic Restoration

Owner: Loblaws

Engineer/Architect: Historic Restoration

Background:

Historic Restoration was required to tear down, inventory and rebuild with all the same brick on their Loblaws Restoration project in Toronto. They also needed a tool that would help them easily and seamlessly install two truck loads worth of Cavityrock Insulation.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build suggested ITW’s Insulfast System. The ITW team was able to come to site, showing Historic Restoration how the system worked and how it would benefit them with increased speed and ease of insulation instillation. After deciding that the Insulfast system was the right way to go, Historic Restoration proceeded to use F&B to get everything they needed for the job including: Airbloc 32MR & Cavityrock, to BES 925 Sealant and everything in between.

Kiwanis Pool


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Job Name: Kiwanis Pool

Contractor: Melloul Blamey, Devonshire Restoration

Owner: City of Kitchener

Engineer/Architect: City of Kitchener

Background:

After 50 years, the City of Kitchener needed to restore the Kiwanis Pool, in particular one expansion joint which was having greater than normal movement.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Form & Build recommended Emseal Submerseal for its large movement capabilities and ease of
installation. As a result, the pool was finished on time and opened for the season.