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Fast set floor repairs

Problem:
  • Floor repair needed in London Underground subway
  • Repair mortar must be rapid set, and laid thin to only 6mm
  • Also easy to mix and not contain solvents or flammable components
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete have fast set solvent free floor repair mortars, ready to traffic after just 1 hour?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Monoset RX is a cement formulated product, contains a water based polymer gauging liquid, and is strong enough and hard enough after just 60 minutes for foot and vehicle traffic.

Smooth Screed for TV Studios

Problem:
  • TV and film studio floors must be ultra-smooth for cameras
  • Maidstone Studios floor needed resurfacing
  • Screed required which could be laid to tight tolerances and levels
Question from Client:
  • Can Ronacrete's screeds be laid to such tight tolerances?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck SL is a self-smoothing epoxy floor screed which can be laid to a thin-ness of only 2mm, is hard, abrasion resistant and very smooth.

Decorative Tree Pit System

Problem:
  • Traditional loose soil tree surrounds and metal grilles are messy and untidy.
  • They are a magnet for fouling dogs and drug needles.
  • An alternative is sought.
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture an alternative?
Answer from Ronacrete:
  • Yes, the Ronadeck Tree Pit System is a combination of fast cure non-yellowing resin and attractive decorative aggregates. The combined system is hard, porous, very attractive and less expensive than metal grilles.
 

Decorative car park coatings

Problem:
  • Improved security needed in dark hospital car park
  • White coating needed for soffits
  • Coating must be water based and quick to apply
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture performance white masonry paints?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronabond Zolpacryl can be supplied in white and hundreds of other colours from stock, is economical, CO2 resistant and can be roller and spray applied.

We deliver anywhere!

Problem:
  • Our customer needs a Ronacrete product delivered
  • And the delivery address is, well, out of this world
  • And the customer needs it NOW!
Question from Client:
  • Can Ronacrete deliver?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, we use our own transport plus independent carriers to ensure our customers receive our quality product, where they need it, when they need it. "The answer's Yes, what's the question".

Safety First on Gateshead Metro

Problem:
  • Tiled floor, slippery when wet
  • Too disruptive to remove tiles
  • Therefore anti-slip coating laid on top of tiles
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete have a rapid cure anti-slip coating for station platforms and ticket areas?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Fast Grip Standard resin with Chinese Bauxite aggregate and Ronadeck Fast Grip Seal Coat. Ready to traffic within 7 hours of starting work.

Waterproof bedding mortar

Problem:
  • New granite setts and paviours being laid on waterfront marina
  • Area open to water and frost attack
  • Blocks must be securely bedded in a waterproof mortar
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture strong water- and frost-proof bedding mortars?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronafix mix design C mortar secures blocks, kerbs, paviours, setts to concrete and other building surfaces. 100% waterproof with duarbility stretching back more than 30 years. BBA approved.

Resin bound surfacing

Problem:
  • Decorative natural aggregate flooring required
  • For external surfacing on to tarmac
  • Must be 15mm thick and suitable for foot traffic after 24 hours
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture resin bound landscaping surfacing?
Answer from Ronacrete?

Smooth screed for skateboarders

Problem:
  • Concrete slab to be used for skateboarding was too rough
  • Created a risk of a trip or fall accident and an "unsatisfying" skateboard ride
  • Therefore a thin bonded screed needed to meet the tough demands of the skateboarding fraternity
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture a hardwearing thin floor screed which could also be rendered up coves and form smooth curves?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Epoxy Floor Mortar, an epoxy trowel applied screed. Laid from 2mm upwards, it cured to achieve the exact finish required by the Skateboarders Association and local authority.

Protective & decorative coatings

 Problem:
  • Concrete facade of building requires anti-carbonation coating
  • Coating must also be waterproof, decorative and elastomeric
  • Client requires 10 year Insurance Backed Warranty to include 2mm live crack movement
Question from Client:
  • Can Ronacrete offer this system?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, the Ronabond Joltec coating system can be applied to vertical surfaces and offers live crack accommodation from 0.2mm to 2.0mm. And with a 10 year IBG. And in more than 400 colours from UK stock!

Glass Resin Bound Flooring

Problem:
  • Highly decorative glass floor needed
  • Suitable foot traffic for showroom area
  • Must be decorative and durable
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture decorative multi-coloured flooring?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, the Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing system allows coloured glass aggregate to be blended with the clear resin to produce a decorative and functional floor surface.
 
 

Tree Pit with Recycled Glass

Problem:
  • Water porous "SUDS" tree pit surround needed
  • Landscape architect wanted to use recycled coloured glass finish
  • Resin must be non-yellowing to maintain prestige appearance
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture non-yellowing coloured glass tree pit systems?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Tree Pit combines a non-yellowing UV stable resin with tumbled recycled coloured glass to produce a SUDS conforming tree pit.

Blackpool Beach Beautified

Problem:
  • Reinforced concrete columns badly cracked and spalling
  • Salt laden beach sand used in original concrete construction
  • Therefore major repairs needed to restore columns
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete have concrete repair mortars for deep and thick repairs up to 200mm?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronabond HB40 repair mortar can be hand applied in layers up to 75mm deep and multi-layered to quickly achieve final thickness. Ronabond Joltec coatings were used to decorate and protect the repaired concrete. (And the repairs still look good after 14 years)!.

Resin Bound Surfacing

Problem:
  • Footpath to be laid in natural stone finish
  • Must be decorative and suitable for pedestrian traffic and cars
  • Fast cure needed to prevent disruption to traffic
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture fast cure resin bound surfacing?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing can be laid onto sound surfaces including tarmac and asphalt and can be ready for foot traffic the same day and cars the next day.

Bedding Mortar

Problem:
  • Thin section rapid strength gain bedding mortar needed
  • Must be strong enough to be drilled into after 24 hours
  • Must be non-shrink and stronger than 50N/mm2
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture rapid strength gain thin bedding mortars?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronaset Mortar achieves 40N/mm2 in only 24 hours, can be laid as thin as 6mm and bonds monolithically to concrete. It has been used since the early 1970's for bridge expansion joints and for transition strips.

Instant Fix For Slippery Stairs

Problem:
  • Stair treads ands nosings slippery
  • Risk of customers slipping when entering or leaving station
  • Quick install anti-slip stair treads and nosings required
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete have preformed stair treads and nosings with a DDA compliant sight line available?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, the Ronadeck Instants range offers a range of ready-to-fit stair slip resistant profiles which are instantly glued and screwed to the surface and ready for immediate traffic.

Ronadeck Fast Grip Logo

Problem:
  • Corporate logo needed on vehicle trafficed surface
  • Must be fast curing and in "house-colours"
  • Must be more durable than a paint-applied logo
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture free-form application coloured finishes?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Fast Grip in differing shades, used with coloured aggregates and clear seal coats is used to create logos and will last for many years.

Fast cure slip resistant surfacing

Problem:
  • Concrete floor in lifeboat house is slippery when wet
  • Real danger of lifeboat personnel injuring themselves when launching lifeboat, and delaying time-critical lifeboat launch
  • Therefore slip resistant floor needed
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture a safe slip-resistant floor coating?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Fast Grip can be laid onto concrete, is fast to apply and cures within 2-3 hours. It is suitable for foot and vehicle traffic. And was available in RNLI's colours.

Resin Bound Stone Surfacing

Problem:
  • Decorative aggregate finish needed for external paving
  • Must be cured for foot traffic within 2-3 hours
  • 10 Year Guarantee needed
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture decorative aggregate surfacing?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing is a resin and aggregate system. Mix the clear resin with decorative hardwearing aggregate and lay at  15mm thick for foot and car traffic.

SuDS Sustainable Drainage Systems

Problem:
  • SuDS regulations require hard landscaping to be free draining
  • Surfaces must be strong enough for driveway
  • Must be decorative, durable and permeable
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture SuDS compatible decorative landscaping?
Answer from Ronacrete?

£1m concrete repair

Problem:
  • Concrete repair needed to high rise flats in Hong Kong
  • Tiles need to be rebonded after repairs complete
  • Syetem must be tested and approved to HKHA TM1 - TM8 Standards
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture repair mortars. tile adhesives and grouts?
Answer from Ronacrete?

Bedding blocks in rapid set mortar

Problem:
  • Busy cobbled high street with cars, buses and delivery vehicles.
  • Cobbles that should be securely bedded are loose and are now a serious trip hazard.
  • A secure bedding mortar is needed to secure the blocks but traffic disruption must be limited to a few hours only.
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture a fast setting rapid strength gain waterproof bedding mortar?
Answer from Ronacrete:
  • Yes, Monoset RX can be used to bed cobbles, setts, kerbs, paviours in a secure and strong mortar. The mortar is hard and strong enough after just 1 hour to receive cars, lorries and buses.

Render swimming pool

Problem:
  • New competition swimming pool under construction.
  • By design it should have been 50m long, but it was too long and too wide.
  • A thin bonded waterproof render was needed to correct the dimensions.
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture a BBA approved waterproof render?
Answer from Ronacrete:
  • Yes, Ronafix mix design E can be applied to the concrete walls and then tiled. Minimum thickness 6mm, maximum 15mm per layer, and build up multiple layers if needed.

Fast dry floor screeds

Problem:
  • Flood damaged screeds at a school in Hull
  • Need to be removed and replaced before term starts in September
  • Therefore screeds need to dry out rapidly to avoid delays
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture fast drying screeds?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Uniscreed Standard, Rapid and FastDry reduces drying time for a 50mm screed from 50 days to 8 days, 4 days and 36 hours respectively.

Decorative floor screeds

Problem:
  • Decorative hard floor needed for nigh club and bar
  • Must be decorative, smooth and hard to resist stiletto heels
  • Architect wanted "sparkle" aggregate, also slip-resistant
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture decorative, hard, slip-resistant flooring?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, Ronadeck Epoxy Floor Mortar is trowel applied, is hard and dense, with good impact resistance and available in a number of finishes.

Decorative resin bonded aggregate

Problem:
  • Decorative slip-resistant surfacing needed for footpaths
  • Must be fast curing and capable of being applied to damp surface
  • Aggregate must be brightly coloured and provide slip resistance
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture fast cure resin bonded aggregate surfacing?
Answer from Ronacrete?

Slips Trips & Falls

Problem:
  • Slips, trips and falls cost £645 million annually
  • Accidents are damaging, and expensive to property owners and managers
  • Easy to install anti-slip flooring solutions are needed for public and private areas
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture easy to install anti-slip flooring solutions?
Answer from Ronacrete?
  • Yes, we offer a wide range of anti-slip floor coatings and pre-formed sheets and nosings for commercial, office, factory, warehouse, sporting, schools, transport and other areas.

Anti-slip coating for ambulance access

Problem:
  • Access ramp and road to new Hong Kong hospital
  • Anti-slip coating needed to prevent slip, trips, falls
  • Levelling screed also needed to new concrete slab
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture levelling screeds and anti-slip coatings?
Answer from Ronacrete?

Resin Bound Surfacing

Problem:
  • Decorative natural stone floor needed
  • Must be decorative and suitable for pedestrian traffic
  • Non-yellowing essential to maintain appearance
Question from Client:
  • Do Ronacrete manufacture non-yellowing resin bound stone surfacing?

Answer from Ronacrete?