Situation Companies in North America have the constant challenge of keeping their equipment looking clean and new. Flat deck trailers aren’t immune to this problem. Steel decks require routine maintenance and repainting to keep on top of corrosion problems. Wood decks rot and are difficult to clean. Aluminum doesn’t suffer the same corrosion problems, but…

The Situation Marine vessels and pleasure craft are constantly battling wet and slippery floors, stains and rot. Routine maintenance, re-painting, and resurfacing are often required to keep ahead of those problems. Customers in the boating market demand quality and safety for their investments. The Solution LINE-X protective coatings are applied to create a single, impenetrable…

Situation The decks of houseboats are subjected to harsh conditions and repeated exposure to the elements. These decks are traditionally constructed with high grade plywood which is covered with a labour-intensive fiberglass gelcoat surface. Unfortunately, the gelcoat is susceptible to cracks and does not withstand significant impact damage. In very little time, the decks of…

Situation Several community fishponds were leaking and required lining. Additionally, the fishponds were being vandalized by bricks and other damaging materials being thrown into them. The client required a solution that would protect the fishpond liners from leaking while withstanding the abuse of the bricks. Turn-around time was extremely important. The Koi Carp living in…

Situation Unprotected foam floatation billets can negatively impact the environment and wildlife. Foam can be damaged by debris, sunlight and chemicals. Rodents and other creatures like to nest in foam, causing heavy further breakdown. The foam can also absorb water over time making docks heavier and less buoyant. Unencapsulated floats are now prohibited in many…

Situation A private environmental monitoring agency was looking fora solution to protect their floating buoys. The buoys carry a variety of waterborne instruments designed to collect environmental data such as contaminants during construct on projects, oxygen levels during fish spawning seasons, or other desired data. The typical float is constructed of closed cell foam pieces…

The Situation The leading edge of a boat is referred to as the “keel”. The keel is located in the middle of the boat’s hull and is measured from the bow to the stern of the boat. The keel serves as the foundation or spine of the boat and is the central source of structural…