Posted on 16 March, 2020 by J Radford Group
Lining the roof edges of some of our oldest buildings, you need only look up to find a glimpse of gargoyles; stone monsters glaring down from on high. Conservation of your facades, stonework and yes, even gargoyles, is important – protecting our most impressive and treasured structures. But what is a gargoyle? What are the … Continue reading →
Posted on 26 February, 2020 by J Radford Group
The thought of blast cleaning usually conjures images of an operator in full PPE wear sending up dust plumes and leaving a lot of mess behind afterwards. But what if you could immediately suppress the dust particles associated with this? Dustless blast cleaning from J Radford Group in London comes with a number of benefits … Continue reading →
Posted on 2 July, 2019 by J Radford Group
Abrasive blast cleaning is a popular method of industrial cleaning that works by shooting powerful streams of abrasive materials at a surface, forcefully breaking down the superficial layer to reveal the clean layer underneath. This method of cleaning has soared in popularity over the past few decades, giving rise to further subservices of abrasive cleaning … Continue reading →
Posted on 16 May, 2019 by J Radford Group
The debate between graffiti as art or vandalism has been running rampant for decades. It wasn’t until the lead up to the 2012 Olympics, however, that police around the UK decided to side firmly with the latter. They began clamping down on graffiti artists for causing ‘criminal damage’ and handed out lengthy prison sentences to … Continue reading →
Posted on 21 March, 2019 by J Radford Group
Banksy once again stole the headlines in October of last year, as one of his paintings sold for a mammoth $1.4 million — before shredding itself (almost) entirely into pieces. The proceeding news coverage swept the nation. Banksy had simultaneously become the most well-known, yet unknown, human on the planet. As Banksy’s notoriety periodically spikes, … Continue reading →
Posted on 28 February, 2019 by J Radford Group
With similar names and styles of operation, the terms ‘shot blasting’ and ‘shot peening’ are often conflated. In reality, shot blasting and shot peening provide two entirely different functions. This article is going to explain exactly what shot blasting and shot peening are, and the differences between the two. Abrasive blasting Before delving into each individual process, … Continue reading →
Posted on 6 February, 2019 by J Radford Group
When hearing about pollution in London your mind will likely turn to dreary grey clouds of smoke spewing out of the chimneys of factories and homes alike. However, pollution does not always entail pollution of the air, and another type of pollution is quietly becoming a serious issue across the boroughs of London. Noise pollution … Continue reading →
Posted on 3 December, 2018 by J Radford Group
In a challenging economic climate, firms are looking to minimise outgoings while still maintaining branding and an advertising presence. Marketing is usually the first port of call for budget cuts and it means being creative with any monies that remain. If you’re a fleet operator, have you considered the missed advertising opportunity that your vehicle’s bodywork represents? … Continue reading →
Posted on 6 July, 2018 by J Radford Group
Preserving older buildings, particularly those built before the Second World War, is of national importance to all countries. Particularly in the UK, the architecture is impressive in its breadth, ranging from oak timber structures erected in the 15th century to art deco masterpieces constructed in the 1960s. As a part of our cultural heritage, old … Continue reading →
Posted on 5 January, 2018 by J Radford Group
Many factors lead to excessive frost attack on otherwise healthy bricks and mortar. The key factor is moisture and specifically moisture saturation. In simple terms this means having overly wet bricks and mortar due to inclement weather. When temperatures get extremely low this water freezes and expands. Once the frost thaws, the gaps left behind … Continue reading →