FLEXCRETE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
TOMLINSON ROAD
LEYLAND
LANCASHIRE PR25 2DY
Tel: 01772 450 950
Fax: 01772 450 960
Suppliers of: mortars, high performance coatings, concrete repair
Flexcrete Technologies Ltd is a leading manufacturer of engineering quality concrete repair mortars and high performance coatings. Our products offer high performance, durable and innovative solutions for construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, coastal and utilities projects, amongst many others. Whatever your project, we have the specialist products, expert knowledge and technical back-up to assist.
Flexcrete products are used to solve complex structural problems in some of the world’s most hostile environments, so we ensure they offer ultimate protection against water penetration, chemicals, chloride ions, carbonation and other aggressive forms of attack.
In July 2017, AkzoNobel announced the acquisition of Flexcrete Technologies Ltd in a deal that will further strengthen its global leadership position in innovative coatings for the industrial sector. Flexcrete has worked alongside AkzoNobel for a number of years with outstanding performance, integrity, innovation and sustainability being pillars of our mutual success. We are proud to become part of a portfolio with such well-known brands as Dulux, Sikkens & International.
Flexcrete’s back-up service includes:
• Provision of bespoke technical specifications for each project
• Creation of project-specific CAD detail drawings
• On-site technical service and support
• Application training at our dedicated national training facility
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars. Click here for more about our presentations.
Flexcrete cover a range of sectors which include but are not limited to:
Whether you are looking for concrete repair, basement waterproofing, concrete waterproofing, concrete bridge repair and maintenance, anti-carbonation protection, fast track flooring solutions, protection of marine and costal structures, new build construction, cementitious coatings for the water indusrty or hygienic coatings for walls and ceilings. you can be rest assured Flexcrete has the solution for you.
Our range of products include:
Decorative protective coatings:
Structural waterproofing & tanking:
Enhanced Durability for concrete & steel:
Waterproofing of roofs & deck areas:
Professional Support from a Team You Can Trust
Rather than merely supplying materials, we offer product solutions and do all that we can to provide the technical support required to complete projects to the highest possible standards. We have an experienced and dedicated technical support team who offer assistance out in the field and pride ourselves on the quality and speed of response to technical queries, whether these are over the telephone, by e-mail or via our website. Our technical experts provide support on projects all around the world, including both application training and after sales support.
- Provision of bespoke technical specifications for each project
- Expert assistance with materials selection
- Creation of project-specific CAD detail drawings
- On-site technical service and support
- Expert advice on meeting relevant regulations and legislation
- Contractor training at our dedicated national training facility
- Application training out in the field
Quality Assurance and Accreditations:
With major investment made in testing and quality assurance programmes, you can be confident that Flexcrete materials will stand up to the highest scrutiny.
Manufactured under quality management systems certified to ISO 9001, Flexcrete products benefit from CE marking in full compliance with BS EN 1504, the pan European standard for the protection and repair of concrete structures. Many of our products are also independently certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and are approved for use in contact with drinking water. In addition, we offer a full range of products approved to London Underground Standard 1-085 ‘Fire Safety Performance of Materials’. As Flexcrete is also successfully accredited to both ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to improving quality, environmental and health and safety performance.
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Further technical information is available on the BPi download Library or on the Flexcrete Website.
Flexcrete Materials Chosen for Marine Project in Wisbech
Flexcrete’s concrete repair materials are currently being used as part of a major marine repair and protection programme being carried out in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Specialist application contractor Prestec UK is carrying out the repair project at the Commercial Quay in Wisbech on behalf of client Fenland District Council. A range of materials manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited, which forms part of AkzoNobel, are being used to extend the service life of the marine structure.
The Commercial Quay was built in the 1950’s and is approximately 1,000 metres long. In the early days, the port at Wisbech imported and exported corn and rapeseed oil, and other similar food and beverage goods. Today, it is used for the import and temporary storage of brick and timber building materials to await shipment to UK buyers. Wisbech sits on either side of the River Nene which is tidal and brackish. Its port is one of Cambridgeshire’s only gateways to the sea and Fenland District Council is the statutory harbour authority for most of the tidal section of the River Nene.
The Commercial Quay is of reinforced concrete construction and over the years, the structure had deteriorated due to the harsh marine environment. The first phase of the concrete repair and protection programme extended to 130 metres and comprised the repair of 36 bays.
Flexcrete products were specified on the basis of their proven performance in coastal and marine environments. The repairs were very challenging as 95% of the work was overhead working from a mobile underbridge access unit.
All damaged concrete was mechanically removed back to a sound core before the steel reinforcement was treated with 2 x 1mm coats of Steel Reinforcement Protector 841 applied by brush. For areas of high porosity concrete, Bonding Bridge 842 was used to enhance the bond between the concrete and the subsequent Flexcrete repair mortars.
Monomix, a Class R3 waterproof cementitious repair mortar, was applied to provide exceptional bond strength, excellent tensile and abrasion resistance and high diffusion resistance to acid gases and chloride ions. It was able to be applied up to thicknesses of 80mm in a single application. For areas requiring additional abrasion resistance, Monomix HD, a class R4 structural repair mortar, was used.
Marine Mortar was also used for structural repairs in marine and tidal areas. It provides excellent wash-out resistance and can withstand immersion as little as 60 minutes after placing. On completion of the repairs, all areas were treated with a 2mm application of Cementitious Coating 851 to provide long-term chloride protection, thus significantly extending the service life of the structure. Flexcrete products were chosen in conjunction with CP-Tech anodes.
Monodex Smooth Chosen to Protect Landmark Tower Once Again
Spinnaker Tower is a visitor and educational attraction which stands at 170 metres tall, offering views spanning 23 miles across Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. Originally a Millennium Project, the tower was built as the centrepiece of the Renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour Project. Designed by HGP Architects, engineering consultants Scott Wilson and built by Mowlem, the Spinnaker Tower has a distinctive sail design reflecting Portsmouth’s maritime heritage.
The iconic structure was first protected with Flexcrete’s Monodex Smooth coating back in 2015 when the exterior was painted blue, metallic gold and white as part of a five-year naming rights partnership between Portsmouth City Council and Dubai-based Emirates Airline. Monodex Smooth was once again chosen for a revamp of the tower in 2021. In this latest application, specialist access contractors The Abseilers returned Spinnaker Tower back to its original white colour, following supply of Flexcrete Monodex Smooth to site through Resapol’s Southampton branch.
Following the application of Monomix HD, Cemprotec E942 – a high performance, two component, water based cementitious coating – was applied. This combined Flexcrete Monomix HD/Cemprotec E942 system was chosen on the basis of the rapid curing properties and speed of reinstatement between application of the mortar and coating as there is no need for a skim coat due to the high quality finish of the mortar.
Monodex Smooth is a water-based, high build, elastomeric, decorative coating which was specified again due to its protective properties, fast curing nature and ease of application. This was crucial for The Abseilers, as they were able to rapidly apply the coating by brush and roller to the concrete legs of the structure whilst using roped access equipment and techniques.
Monodex Smooth is a single component, water-based coating which is user-friendly and cures without the release of strong odour or hazardous solvents. It is ultra-fast drying, enabling two coat applications on the same day and can be applied all year round. It has excellent colour retention, strong UV resistance and provides excellent protection against carbonation, chloride penetration and water ingress, yet allows damp substrates to breathe. Its chloride protection makes it ideal for use in marine environments and it is able to provide exceptional weatherproof protection even in typhoon conditions, incorporating an active biocide which prevents the growth of mould and fungi on its surface. Due to its elastomeric properties, it is able to withstand thermal and structural movement without cracking or flaking – an important factor for this project as the tower can flex by up to 150mm in high winds.
