by Mike Folta | Aug 7, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
The highest-impact ways to extend asset lifespan combine the right maintenance strategy for each asset tier, continuous condition monitoring, correct surface protection and coatings, a criticality-tiered spares policy, and maintainability built into design from day...
by Mike Folta | Aug 6, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
A complete, execution-ready project plan follows 11 steps: 1) Define goals and success criteria, 2) Define scope and build the WBS, 3) Sequence activities and set milestones, 4) Estimate durations, costs, and resources, 5) Build the schedule and assign resources, 6)...
by Mike Folta | Aug 5, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Proper preparation for a water tank recoating project involves establishing safety, contamination controls, and surface standards aligned with industry regulations. Owners must verify hazardous material testing, structural integrity, and coating certification...
by Mike Folta | Aug 4, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
Municipal asset longevity is the period during which a public asset reliably delivers its required level of service before rehabilitation or replacement becomes necessary. In practice, that means managing the gap between an asset’s current condition and the minimum...
by Mike Folta | Aug 3, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
For complex commercial or municipal projects, hire a qualified single-source surface-preparation contractor — one that handles abrasive blasting, containment, and protective coatings under a single contract. Southernsandblastingandpainting (Southern Sandblasting &...
