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20/02/2023

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Published by Reona ReRe Cathro · 5m ·
Why is applying paint directly over mill scale a waste of time?
Any paint or protective coating applied over any metal surface with the mill scale not removed and surface properly prepared is wasted, since the paint/coating will come off with the mill scale as moisture-laden air gets under the mill scale breaking off of the steel, taking the coating/paint with it. Once the protective coating is breached moisture gets in and rust takes over.
EcoBlast (Guyana) prep and coat metal surfaces of ANY SIZE AND DESIGN correctly. Preparing the surface and applying the coatings CORRECTLY by international NACE/SSPC standards, saving you money and ensuring your metal surface project stays in pristine condition for many years.
For existing metal surfaces, railings/grill work we can restore it onsite or at our Durban Street workshop.
EcoBlast Guyana: 668-2344 - Lot 10 Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown. Email: [email protected] or message us here for more information.

17/02/2023

Mill scale is formed on the outer surfaces of all metal plates, sheets or profiles when they are being manufactured by the rolling of red hot iron or steel in rolling mills.
The presence of mill scale on the metal surface is a hindrance to applying paint, which adheres poorly to scale left on the surface of the metal. Left in place, the scale will eventually chip and break the paint coating's surface, allowing moisture to pe*****te and greatly reducing the life of your coating. It is wasteful to apply a protective coating over a workpiece (gates, fences, etc.) covered with mill scale.
EcoBlast removes the mill scale and other contaminates from all metal surfaces and applies the coating of your choice professionally extending the life and appearance of your metal work 10 fold.

20/01/2023

Some examples of what Earnview Corporation, through its subsidiary company EcoBlast (check out its fb page) can do for you and your restoration projects. Large or small sandblasting jobs we have the tools, equipment and expertise to get the job done.

13/01/2023

In 2023 Earnview Inc., will be taking all of our services be it abrasive blasting & coating, powder coating, damp & waterproofing or structural fireproofing to new heights.

As the only contractor (we are aware of) offering formal guarantees on our services you can be sure of your satisfaction with what we do.

30/11/2022

EcoBlast (Guyana) Abrasive Blasting & Coatings Operations Team on site at Aurora Gold Mine (AGM) in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni District of Guyana. AGM, like EcoBlast, has a 1st Class Safety Management System which makes working with them a pleasure.

18/10/2022

Why does the plaster have to be removed during damp proofing course works?

Plaster must be removed during the damp proofing process as rising damp coming from the ground not only brings moisture but also brings hygroscopic salts, nitrates, and chlorides.

Hygroscopic salts (see photos for how these look on a wall) attract moisture from the atmosphere. These salts will contaminate the plaster inside the property and even after a remedial DPC has been inserted the salt contaminated plaster can still become damp. It is vital that contaminated plaster is stripped and replaced during the treatment. This is also why painting over the damaged plaster will not help. In fact some moulds love to feed on paint so painting over damaged plaster may only speed up the development of these moulds.

Our specialists will only remove what is required and in most cases this will be one metre above the floor level. The reason why one metre is removed is because damp generally can rise to one metre above ground level. However, it depends on the site construction and conditions.

Each case of damp is different and the repair will be determined to suit the property.

18/10/2022

Is my property damp-proof?

If you are living in Guyana, then it is vital that your property has a damp proofed structure that will protect the building from problems such as penetrating damp, rising damp and below ground damp.

A Damp Proofing system is a moisture control barrier that can be applied to walls, floors and the structure to prevent moisture from passing into the interior living spaces. Damp issues in buildings is extremely common in Guyana and damp remedial treatment is the most effective property care and repair method.

Concrete and masonry walls will normally allow moisture to pass through so a horizontal and vertical damp-proof barrier is required at the appropriate position. Our Earnview teams can fit a damp proofing system that is appropriate for your property:

• A damp-proof course (DPC) is a barrier which can be inserted through a structure above ground level to stop capillary action which is damp rising from the ground. If capillary action isn’t prevented, then there is potential for rising damp. In most countries, but not a common practice here in Guyana, a DPC layer is a must to be fitted in all masonry walls, regardless if the wall is a load-bearing wall or a partition wall to protect the wall from rising damp.
• A damp-proof membrane (DPM) is a membrane material applied to prevent moisture transmission into the property. This is normally laid below wall materials (first layer of blocks in a wall, cement board or tiles on internal surfaces, etc.) or below a concrete floor slab (before it is laid) but can also be applied in a liquid form directly onto wood structures and concrete floors rather than break up flooring where one was not properly installed during construction .
• Integral damp proofing in concrete involves adding water proofers to the concrete mix to make the concrete itself moisture resistant.
• Renders, damp proof plaster and surface coating treatments are applications of waterproof materials that can be applied to unpainted and painted surfaces for resistance to non-pressurized moisture such as rain water. In the case of painted surfaces the treatment applied by Earnview not only prevent water damage but contain UV and other qualities which protect the painted surfaces greatly improving the life and quality of the paint and maintaining the pristine look of the paint job for years longer than untreated exteriors..

18/10/2022

How Can I Identify Dampness?

At Earnview, we use a wide range of instruments and techniques in conjunction with our experience to investigate and identify the presence of excessive moisture in buildings. It is important that a professional surveyor assesses your property to determine what is causing the damp.

Damp can cause problems to the building and its inhabitants; therefore, this role requires competence and experience from the person undertaking the damp investigation. At Earnview our damp specialists are fully trained and use professional equipment to diagnose the type of damp.

It is important that the type of damp is correctly diagnosed as this will determine the appropriate specification to resolve the damp problem. Rising damp is often mistaken for other forms of damp, which means the wrong treatment is applied. By using one of our experienced surveyors, they will identify the damp issues and give a report and specification to deal with the problem.