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• Pool Losing Water Too Fast? Try a Ground-Penetrating Radar Service

  • April 13th, 2017
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, ground-penetrating radar service

  If you have a swimming pool, you know how much of a headache dealing with pool maintenance issues can be. If you’ve noticed your pool has been losing water far too quickly–meaning it’s more than just evaporation and water is… Read More

• The Basics of Sinkholes

  • April 7th, 2017
  • Posted in Blog, Sinkhole and Void Detection
  • Tags: sinkhole detection, sinkholes

  Chances are, you’ve seen a video or picture of a sinkhole somewhere in the world. These scary phenomena can occur throughout the globe and cause major damage, depending on what is above the surface. What are sinkholes and how do… Read More

• Using Ground-Penetrating Radar to Locate Tanks & Drums

  • March 30th, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar, Tank and Drum Locating
  • Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, tank and drum locating

  If you are the owner of a gas station or industrial facility and have transferred ownership of your business, you may be required by law to show evidence that your underground storage tanks and drums have been removed. If you… Read More

• Tips for Using a Concrete Core Drill

  • March 23rd, 2017
  • Posted in Concrete Core Drill
  • Tags: concrete, concrete core drill

  Concrete is just about everywhere these days–from foundations to pools to bridges. Performing tests on concrete to determine the core strength is absolutely necessary. You can also use a concrete core drill for installing lighting, plumbing, or HVAC units. But… Read More

• How to Spot Concrete Deterioration

  • March 20th, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: concrete deterioration, ground penetrating radar

  In order to repair damaged or deteriorated concrete, it’s first important to understand why the concrete deteriorated in the first place. Without determining the underlying causes, you may set yourself up for the same exact thing happening again with the… Read More

• Advantages of GPR for Bridge Deck Inspection

  • March 3rd, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: bridge deck inspection, GPR, ground penetrating radar

  According to information from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), about a quarter of all of the bridges in the United States are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. In their 2013 report card for America’s bridges, it becomes clear… Read More

• Locate Utilities with GPR Before Your Spring Landscaping

  • February 24th, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: gpr utility locating, ground penetrating radar

  Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys have numerous uses before starting large scale construction projects on your property, and can ultimately save you a lot of big headaches. There are all kinds of obstructions going on below the surface of the… Read More

• What’s the Difference Between Sinkholes and Voids?

  • February 17th, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, void and sinkhole detection

  Sinkhole and void detection is critical when it comes to protecting the safety of workers and integrity of a construction site, however many people don’t realize that there are differences between the two. What are the differences between sinkholes and… Read More

• What is Glass Rebar and Why Can’t You Use GPR to Detect It?

  • February 10th, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: glass rebar, ground penetrating radar, rebar detection

  If you are looking into GPR, you probably have numerous questions about its capabilities. You probably want to know what it can offer your endeavors. What can it do, how well can it do it, and what are the limitations… Read More

• Frequently Asked Questions About Ground-Penetrating Radar

  • February 3rd, 2017
  • Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Tags: FAQs, ground penetrating radar

  GPR is a highly useful technique for avoiding structures beneath the concrete during the drilling process. It can detect PVC, metal pipes, and rebar so that your construction crews can safely drill into concrete. Whether you’ve used ground-penetrating radar before… Read More