The surface preparation abrasives market is projected to reach $11.2 billion by 2027, growing 4.12% in total. In the past, sandblasting was the obvious choice for surface preparation. It was effective and had stood the test of time. The problem is that sandblasting isn't all smiles and rainbows. There are some serious downsides to sandblasting.
Fire departments respond to nearly 350,000 house fires in an average year. These home fires cost homeowners an annual total of 7.3 billion dollars combined in property damages. Fire damage isn't limited to property damage. Homeowners need to contend with smoke, soot, and water damage. Fire aftermath can lead to lingering stenches and mold infestations. Dry ice
These days, it seems like anything old or historic is in danger of disappearing forever. From climate change to relentless consumerism, the pressures of our modern world seem destined to erase centuries-old artifacts from our collective memory. Hiring a team knowledgeable about historic building preservation is the first step toward saving a building that might
Did you know that dry ice forms at a temperature colder than -100°F? You may remember this material from science class, however, it is also used in cleaning many objects and materials from home furniture to aircraft. Are you interested in dry ice blasting as a means for Wood stripping furniture and other materials? Many people assume that
Dry ice blasting is FDA, USDA, and EPA approved and deemed the safest cleaning method with no harmful waste substances. So if you're looking for an environmentally friendly and time-efficient cleaning method, consider dry ice blasting. The question is, what is dry blasting, and how does it work? If you're new to dry ice cleaning,
In the most recent data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the US marine industry is estimated at $42 billion. If you're a boat owner, can you guess how many boats that equates to in the US? If you thought around 300,000 units, you'd be correct. Boating is a delightful pastime that thousands of Americans
Did you know that the yearly cost of detecting, finding, removing, and cleaning graffiti damage in the United States has been estimated to be between $15 and $18 billion? While some people view graffiti as art, others see it as a business menace. Not only may offensive graffiti damage expensive building walls, but it can also
Keeping equipment and machinery clean is important to ensure they work properly and last a long time. But cleaning options such as sandblasting or water blasting aren't ideal, and cleaning items using solvents can be time-consuming and messy. That's where dry ice blasting comes in. As a safe and effective way of washing your equipment, dry ice blasting offers a superior
What is dry ice? Well, in short, dry ice is carbon dioxide in its solid-state. It is usually employed as a cooling agent, but it is also used in many other applications. These applications include fog machines in theaters to create dramatic effects and preserve frozen foods, such as ice cream when mechanical chilling is not
What do you get when you liquefy carbon dioxide (CO2), inject it in a holding tank, freeze it at -109 degrees Fahrenheit? If you guessed dry ice, you're right on the money. Dry ice mostly comes in pellets or solid blocks, depending on its use. What makes dry ice so unique is that it doesn't
