Enviro-Systems Blog

Effective concrete clean out

Enviro Systems — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:01:27 +0000

If you’re looking for a simple, environmentally responsible way to deal with concrete clean out at the end of a construction job, look no further than Enviro-System’s EnviroSac bags.

These bags fit all hopper makes and models and are lined and strength-tested to make sure all of the concrete clean out stays where it’s supposed to be. The water can be allowed to evaporate, leaving the solids to be recycled into other construction materials, or the entire bag can be loaded into any truck and taken to a recycling facility.

If you’d like to learn more about our concrete clean out products or find a local reseller, please contact us.

Hassle-free concrete wash out

Enviro Systems — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:56:30 +0000

Handling the concrete wash out water at the end of a project in a safe and environmentally friendly way is an important part of being a responsible business owner. This waste is very toxic and corrosive, and can be extremely harmful to both humans and wildlife in your area.

Did you know:

Concrete wash out has a pH near 12. In comparison, Drano liquid drain cleaner has a pH of 13.
Five million tons of concrete wash out material is generated each year.
Fines from the EPA for illegal disposal of concrete wash out can reach $27,500 per day.

In order to keep wash out from running off construction sites and into storm drains and drinking water sources, Enviro-Systems offers EnviroSac bags. These large, durable bags contain the waste and make it easy to transport to a recycling facility.

To learn more about Enviro-Systems’ solutions, please contact us.

New York City Construction Codes Update

Enviro Systems — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:18:18 +0000

New York City recently amended its building code to regulate concrete washout water. Specifically, concrete washout devices must now be utilized on concrete projects. Below is a PDF outlining the details of this law.

http://www.envirosys.us/pdfs/NYC-DOT-washout-laws.pdf

Concrete retarders 101: Tips to consider

Enviro Systems — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:00:25 +0000

When it comes time to buy concrete retarders for your work fleet, there are several factors that can make the difference between an excellent purchase and one that is costly.

As a leader in providing concrete pumping solutions across the nation, Enviro-Systems has offered these helpful tips in identifying the best concrete retarder.

An effective concrete retarder should:

Mix in easily with your concrete
Come in a convenient package for easy access and transportation
Delay concrete set up long enough to reach a proper clean out location
Maintain the concrete’s structural integrity

When choosing a concrete company from whom to purchase your concrete retarders, ensure that they have a strong reputation for providing solid, innovative products that continually meet the needs of their customers.

To learn more about Enviro-Systems and the concrete retarders we offer, please contact us.

Retarders in concrete: Why you should choose Enviro-Systems!

Enviro Systems — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:59:09 +0000

Retarders in concrete serve many purposes. As a leading company whose mission is to provide cost-effective concrete solutions, Enviro-Systems is committed to offering retarders in concrete that help save our clients time and money.

Slow Willie is a retarder commonly used in concrete on jobs sites across the country. It’s no mistake that this concrete retarder offers many benefits. They include:

Easy-to-mix powder formula
Compatibility with any mix design
Ability to delay a yard of concrete for up to three hours
Maintains the structural strength of concrete
Available in a variety of sizes – both bulk and individual packages

Gaining more control of each load of concrete on a pump job helps pumpers to save time and money. It better ensures that projects are completed right the first time, so that your work fleet can be well on their way to the next job site.

To learn more about the retarders in concrete that Enviro-Systems offers, please contact us. We’d be glad to provide you a sample.

Need a retarder for concrete?

Enviro Systems — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:55:48 +0000

When it comes to a concrete pumper’s toolbox, certain things are a must. Those essential items certainly include retarders for concrete.

Especially when months are warmer, concrete can tend to set up faster. Being rushed is the last thing a concrete pumper needs when it comes to completing a job on time and within budget. After all, mistakes can be costly and time consuming. By ensuring that you have retarders for concrete in your pumper’s toolbox, you can enjoy greater control of each load of concrete.

Enviro-Systems’ Slow Willie is a retarder for concrete that comes in an easy-to-use powder form. It’s also designed to protect the integrity of your concrete’s strength. Use it in any mix design during the placing operation, and you can delay each yard of concrete from setting up to three hours. Plus, with a variety of packaging sizes available, you can purchase as much or as little as your work fleet needs.

Concrete releasing agents that do your project justice.

Enviro Systems — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:06:24 +0000

Perhaps one of the largest hassles in the concrete pumping industry is trying to remove concrete from your pumps and other equipment. It seems that in no time at all, the concrete has hardened – making it very difficult – and timely – for you to remove it. With multiple jobs lined up on any given day, concrete pumpers don’t have the time to constantly scrub down their equipment prior to beginning their next project.

As a leader in the concrete pumping industry, Enviro-Systems understands problems like this one. Through research and development, we have manufactured an environmentally friendly spatter coat and concrete releasing agent called Willie Shield to help save you time and money on-site.

Just take a few minutes to spray down your equipment, and Willie Shield will go to work immediately preventing concrete from adhering to any materials. Because it contains no harsh chemicals, Willie Shield can be applied liberally with peace of mind that it won’t contaminate nearby soil or groundwater.

Please contact us to learn more about this leading concrete releasing agent and to obtain samples that you can utilize on the job.

Have you tried our concrete release agent?

Enviro Systems — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:03:32 +0000

When you search for concrete release agents, what factors come to mind?

Ease of use? Convenient transport of the materials? Product’s ability to work quickly?

Any of these factors are realistic expectations to have when purchasing a concrete release agent. After all, if it’s not simple to apply, easy to transport and reliable during every project, then the product is essentially costing you more time and money than it’s worth.

But, let us ask you one other question: have you ever contemplated the environmental impact of your concrete release agents? As concrete professionals, it can sometimes be easy for us to take on the mentality of “apply it and forget it”: we use a product for its benefits, but forget to consider the long-term consequences of that product.

Many of the concrete release agents in today’s markets contain harsh chemicals that can pollute the surrounding ecosystems. The quality of groundwater and soil is jeopardized, and the long-term impact of these contaminants is often underestimated.

Enviro-Systems is proud to offer Willie Shield, an environmentally friendly concrete release agent. Not only is it effective, but it is free of harsh chemicals. Additional benefits include that it’s a rust inhibitor and an equipment preserver.

If you’re interested in sampling our product, please contact us.

Concrete set retarder: Simple. Effective. Affordable.

Enviro Systems — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:44:55 +0000

Anyone who’s worked in the concrete pumping industry for any length of time understands that delays often occur on projects. Project managers show up on site. Priorities shift. Emergencies happen.

Time is certainly of the essence when it comes to pouring concrete, and that’s why Enviro-Systems developed a leading concrete set retarder to provide our customers more time when they’re dealing with wet concrete.

We recommend our Slow Willie for every toolbox; plus because it’s available in small 1 lb. bags, it’s easy to store and transport. We also have Slow Willie available in bulk sizes.

For every yard of concrete that you pour, our concrete set retarder will delay setting for up to three hours. What’s more, the use of Slow Willie doesn’t impact the structural integrity of the concrete formations.

If you’re interested in sampling the product, please contact us. You can also locate a reseller.

Powder concrete pump primers

Enviro Systems — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:54:04 +0000

Powder concrete pump primers are ideal products for pumpers who need a light, compact primer to carry in their work trucks. Once you arrive on site, these powder primers can be opened and dumped into a bucket for simple – and speedy – on-site mixing.

Enviro-Systems is committed to our promise of delivering advanced products for concrete placement professionals. That’s why with every purchase of our leading concrete pump primer, Slick Willie 2, you’ll not only receive a product that quickly primes any type of pump, but one that is also environmentally friendly. Our pump primers are free from any harsh chemicals that could negatively impact the eco-systems surrounding your work site.

So, every time you purchase Slick Willie 2, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re buying an efficient, reliable product that is also decreasing your carbon foot print. We even offer it in multiple sizes, so you can purchase exactly what you need – whether in bulk or a smaller quantity. Quality-assured. Environmentally-friendly. That’s Enviro-Systems!