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Along the busy A4 motorway, where tens of thousands of motorists pass every day, stands the striking object The Box, a striking advertising installation by Clear Channel, a leading player in outdoor advertising. The visibility and appearance of this object are essential: it must be visually powerful, match the house style of Clear Channel and look representative of the companies and brands that advertise here.

The facade of a building is the first thing that visitors, customers and users see – and is therefore the calling card of a building. In the case of the building on the Zinkwerf, this appearance had been severely affected over the years. Red plastic facade panels had visibly faded due to UV radiation and pollution, and the black window frames looked dull and worn. The facade left a tired impression, while the building was still in excellent technical condition.

A well-maintained façade is essential for the appearance of a healthcare institution. In the case of the health centre in Velserbroek, the façade had lost its original fresh appearance. The frames and panels, exposed to sunlight, wind and precipitation for years, were visibly faded, discoloured and aged, which detracted from the professional image of the building.

Running through the picturesque English countryside is one of Britain’s most iconic heritage railways: the Kent and East Sussex Railway. This historic railway is renowned for its lovingly restored collection of trains, including a series of original 1900s wooden Pullman carriages. Once the epitome of luxury rail travel, these classic carriages are now an essential part of the railway’s tourist offering, attracting thousands of visitors each year who want to relive the atmosphere of the early 20th century.

A garage floor is more than just a functional surface. Whether it is a private garage, a parking garage or a technical room: the floor contributes to the appearance, safety and daily ease of use of the space. Untreated concrete often looks messy, is sensitive to dust formation and absorbs moisture, dirt and oil. This makes cleaning difficult, increases wear and reduces the lifespan of the floor.

In the urban dynamics of Amsterdam, buildings are subject to all kinds of external influences on a daily basis: weather conditions, air pollution, vandalism, and intensive use. Especially in student housing complexes, where social interaction, liveliness and movement are central, it is important that the building is well maintained and remains visually attractive.

In warehouses, floors are exposed to intensive use on a daily basis. Think of moving pallets, forklift traffic, transport carts and regular cleaning. A bare concrete floor, although functional, is in many cases vulnerable to wear and tear, dust formation and difficult to maintain. In addition, the grey, unfinished appearance often does not contribute to a neat, professional working environment.

The DKPS office building in Alphen aan den Rijn recently underwent a visual upgrade, aimed at improving the appearance and increasing the sustainability of the facade. The original blue window frames, which had been exposed to sun, wind, precipitation and air pollution for years, were severely weathered and discoloured. They no longer matched the desired appearance of the building and the professional identity of the company.

Over the years, aluminium window frames and flashings are inevitably affected by external influences. Think of sunlight (UV radiation), precipitation, air pollution, temperature fluctuations, but also dirt accumulation and oxidation. As a result, the aluminium gradually loses its original shine and colour, and a dull, weathered appearance is created. This not only affects the aesthetic appearance of the building, but also the resistance of the material itself.

In the hospitality sector, the condition of the bathroom often determines the first impression and the overall feeling of comfort of the guest. For modern hotel chains such as CitizenM, which are known for their minimalist luxury and high-quality finish, a high-quality appearance of every room is crucial. The bathroom in particular plays a key role in this: hygienic, modern and user-friendly, down to the last detail.

In industrial and logistic environments, the floor forms the basis of every working day. The concrete subfloor in warehouses often has to deal with intensive loads from forklifts, pallet trucks, racks, machines and foot traffic. A bare concrete floor is porous, rough, dust-sensitive and vulnerable to mechanical and chemical loads. This leads to wear, dust development, an unsafe working environment and an unfinished appearance.

The facade cladding of the Topsporthal in Almere, a prominent sports facility used daily by hundreds of athletes, visitors and employees, had been seriously affected by corrosion over the years. The metal facade panels showed clear signs of rust formation, discolouration and peeling paint. This damage was mainly caused by long-term exposure to weather influences, air pollution, condensation and temperature fluctuations, common factors for metal facades without recent protective treatment.