Wear layers

In the municipality of Den Helder, the specialists from SealteQ Ivacon (Amsterdam) have provided two bridge decks with a new, durable wear layer. This was done on behalf of construction company Klein Wieringen. In the past, we have repaired bridges and provided new wear layers in the same municipality on several occasions.

In the recent period, we have been working on three parking garages on Fregelaan in Amsterdam. We have resolved water leakages, performed concrete repairs, and provided the ramps with a new wear layer. First, we addressed the leaks caused by the overhead roof gardens and walkways. We did this by incorporating all connections and details with a waterproof membrane. This involved the connection between the roof garden and the upstand, the joints of the coping stones, and the joints of the walkways and stairs.

As the Amsterdam ferries across the IJ river become increasingly busy, the Municipality of Amsterdam decided to install a brand-new bicycle and pedestrian bridge. SealteQ Noord's specialists are applying a coating system and a wear layer to the deck of the new IJpleinveer bridge, ensuring it will last for many years.

SealteQ's specialists have already provided coatings and wear layers for at least ten bridges in the ongoing 2021 season. This includes brand new bridges and existing ones requiring specialist maintenance. We work for and with partners or directly for government authorities such as provinces, municipalities, and Rijkswaterstaat. Through a combination of having the right resources at our disposal and years of experience, we find a solution for virtually every bridge.

You encounter it more often these days... Due to the consequences of the COVID-19 virus, there are fewer people on the streets. An interesting twist to this is that projects that were not immediately scheduled, but planned for the near future, are being brought forward. The public then experiences less 'inconvenience' from the effects of the work. The H.N. Werkman Bridge, the well-known bridge next to the Groninger Museum, is one such project that has been moved forward. Commissioned by the municipality of Groningen, the renovation and refurbishment work started in week 17.