The 2010 U.S. Census revealed the numbers behind the country’s metropolitan areas. It showed which of them grew, which of them did not grow, and which actually lost residents through the demographic data recollected. One of the growing cities was in the state of Texas: San Antonio. Coatings for industrial flooring or for residential garage flooring will be some of the construction services required by this growth. Sandblasting, fireproofing, insulation, etc. work are other examples of these services slowly growing in demand.

If you are on the industrial side of this growth, you might have an industrial floor that needs refinishing or that needs to be taken care of soon. If that is the case, you are probably sorting through the necessary information to make a decision. Here are the main points to cover with the vendors you consider:

– System – The characteristics of your environment, along with the features that said environment calls for, will determine the flooring system you need. A good vendor will take note of your requirements and match them to a system that provides the appropriate level of cost-effectiveness, safety, durability, and performance for your particular situation.

– Installation – Believe it or not, the cost of installation can sometimes be higher than that of the system you are purchasing. That is why it is smart to identify those costs early on, as well as who is going to be responsible for the installation. The vendor might have a company employee do it, they might subcontract the work out, or they might not do it at all. You do not want to be caught off guard, so make a point of finding out sooner rather than later.

– Warranty – Every company has its own warranty policy and you want to be aware of it. Not only because the length of the policy speaks to the faith, will the company put into its work but also because if the vendor goes out of business you want to know what will happen to your policy.

– Sustainability – This refers to how environmentally friendly is the product you are buying. Some companies work with flooring that is partly made from recycled products. Some might use “green” manufacturing standards. If this is important to you, ask about the vendor’s “green” policy when gathering information.

– Safety – Everything from the components of the material, to the cleaning products needed, should be taken into consideration when assessing the safety of the system. Toxic fumes during installation, slippery surfaces, hazardous maintenance products, are elements to factor in your decision, also. You do not want to solve one problem only to create another.

A list with these 4 points and questions specific to your circumstances written under each heading, is a great tool for measuring the fit of each supplier. After you have gathered the information, along with the referrals you have requested, you will be equipped with all you need to make a decision. Since 2 heads work better than 1, you might discuss the process over with a colleague, and together choose the best.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter recently worked with a San Antonio coatings firm as new developments occur regularly in this field. He worked with a San Antonio sandblasting firm as he sought quotes for an abatement project.

Category: Home Management
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