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Media Blasting: Restoring to Former Condition

Understanding media applications, maintenance and training. A recent anniversary – 21 years in the business – was announced by my business-related social network computer program. Of course, I realized that the milestone – completing my second full decade in the...

The Final Demise of Sand Blasting

Finding effective, afforable alternatives to sand blasting as OSHA’s Silica Laws evolve What would you do?” asked the voice on the phone. I get this question almost every day of my working life, from every corner of the U.S., from contractors, engineers,...

Take a Profitable Walk down a New Path

Thinking Outside the Media Blasting Box Ever heard the saying “…take a long walk down a short pier”? It’s a clever, but not very nice way to tell someone to go jump in a lake. Recently, on a visit to a customer’s job site, this saying came immediately to mind. I...

Something Old, Something New…

It seems like only yesterday that I first saw abrasive media blasting in use on an architectural restoration job – a fire-damaged, limestone church in central Illinois. I don’t remember all of the circumstances (that was over 18 years ago), but I do remember what...

Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells

Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells Drop me in any city around the world – Amsterdam, Berlin, Quebec, Rome, Zurich – and I’ll end up in the oldest, most historical district that burg has to offer. I’m no different when I travel in our United States. When...

Focus on Blasting Without Losing Your Focus

The versatility of today’s blasting equipment allows it to be utilized for more than just mold and fire jobs. The first step to outfitting a restoration professional with the right type of blasting equipment is first determining the demands of the job they’re working....