Industrial repair

Abalon has worked in petrochemical plants, gas plants, rail yards, airports, dams, water treatment plants, etc. Our staff has safety training that includes Safe Trenching courses, First aid, WHMIS and is now enrolled in the Alberta WCB COR Program.

Step 1

We set up a trailer, bin and toilet. All are required for longer projects.

Step 2

In this project, the trees needed to be removed.

Step 3

Trains were running the entire duration of the project.

Step 4

High voltage, communications, gas, water and sewer lines were all encountered.

Step 5

Trees were recycled.

Step 6

Even the boss gets in on the action.

Step 7

The berm needed removal to allow for foundation repair.

Step 8

Soil was stored on site.

Step 9

Documentation is a must on larger projects. Pictures and a log are kept for the duration.

Step 10

Concrete in the way is saw cut, broken and recycled.

Step 11

Hand excavation is required to expose all utilities.

Step 12

Supervisor gives pointers to concrete breaker.

Step 13

Soil was moved away from the excavation.

Step 14

Entrances were maintained and operable at all times.

Step 15

Safety is of utmost importance at Abalon.

Step 16

Our operators have a golden touch.

Step 17

Supervisor guides shoring box.

Step 18

Shoring boxes are a must; this project was 12 feet deep.

Step 19

More shoring.

Step 20

Perforated drain pipe failed. It was plugged and full of roots which caused basement to leak.

Step 21

Services cause headaches for shoring process.

Step 22

Walls were cleaned, cracks were chipped and caulked with polyurethane.

Step 23

The magnitude of this repair is evident in this picture.

Step 24

Safe worker is a happy worker.

Step 25

Safety gear used as waterproofing membrane is troweled on.

Step 26

Waterproofing is allowed to dry.

Step 27

Foundation wrap was installed along with a 6 inch weeping tile and washed rock.

Step 28

Project is backfilled in lifts and tamped.

Step 29

Excavations can be sloped back 45% or shored depending on the soil conditions.

Step 30

Shores must be moved many times to allow for cleaning, chipping, patching, waterproofing and wrapping.

Step 31

Flashing is used to protect the foundation wrap at the top.

Step 32

The work is endless and needs to be done safely and correctly.

Step 33

Portion of concrete entrance that was re-poured after repairs.

Step 34

Backfilling by hand and with machines.

Step 35

The berm is reinstalled.

Step 36

Berm is hydro seeded for grass to grow back.

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403.230.3050 - Calgary

1.877.441.3050
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