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Equipment utilized is both appropriate and efficient. Quality results rely on many elements coming together in an on-time, on-budget project. The reality is that if cleaning, the final step, is not done right, the entire job is not done right. Not only are there financial consequences such as delay or reduction in payment, the bottom line persists. If a job is cleaned right, the job is right.
Ronald Baer is President of Unique Industries, a supplier of masonry cleaning equipment, and also of Enterprise Consulting of Colorado, a business advising company providing services to family businesses and boards of directors. Mr. Baer was previously an owner and board member of TeleCheck Services, Inc. and The Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Company. He may be reached at (800) 274-4121.
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Patented ABS plastic T-Bolt, re-usable Nut & re-usable Transparent Window
Grout flow can be visibly monitored through the transparent "Window" virtually eliminating the problem of un-filled or honeycomb cells.
No damage to face of block. (No nails!)
Fixing voids after removal of plywood covers can cost thousands of dollars.
No more blow-outs.
Cheaper Than Plywood & Nails
Eliminates costly bow outs that require chiseling and grinding.
Advanced Placement
Allows for readiness to pour immediately after inspection.
Quick Installation
Can be installed & removed in seconds, vastly reducing labor costs.
• T-Bolt & Nut can also be used with Plywood Covers.
Are you high lift grouting? You should be!
Studies actually show a 25%-30% increase in productivity when high lift grouting as opposed to low-lift grouting.
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