The City of East Chicago began a project to refurbish their stadium after the structural steel and bleachers showed signs of heavy corrosion. During this process, lead paint was detected and required safe removal before a corrosion-resistant specialty coating could be applied to the steel.

After a full inspection of the structure, N.A. Logan determined it was necessary to launch a full containment with scaffolding to safely remove the lead paint. Once the site was secure, we sandblasted all metals to near-white metal (SSPC-SP10) to create the optimal profile for coating application. Following lead abatement, our team applied a prime coat of polyamide epoxy and a top coat of moisture-cured urethane to extend the life of the steel while also providing UV protection. The crew then coordinated proper disposal per EPA regulations.

Our team carried out this project, as we do all our projects, to exceed expectations and adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety.

To produce optimal oil output, the temperature of the equipment at BP Whiting Refinery must be kept within a specific range. As a result, the facility required winterization of key refinery components, including pipes, machinery, and others, to ensure continued production and reduce the possibility of a low temperature-related shutdown during the colder months.

The N.A. Logan team began by measuring the pipes, machinery, and other components that required thermal insulation and calculating the necessary insulation thickness to guarantee optimal performance. Then we removed and properly disposed of the existing insulation. Following removal, N.A. Logan installed Pyrogel XTE 10MM blankets and custom stainless steel jacketing—preventing the damage to pipes and pipe components that might otherwise occur in low temperatures. To finish the project, our crew performed tests to ensure the heat loss requirements were met and/or exceeded.

Our crew performed the needed services to achieve both high-quality results and cost efficiency for our customers.

Fifteen fuel main transmission vaults at O’Hare Airport were experiencing significant corrosion on all existing piping as a result of aged coatings and exposure to the elements. Specialty coating reapplication was necessary to protect the functionality and extend the lifespan of the piping system.

The crew at N.A. Logan sandblasted all piping to a near white metal blast using crushed glass abrasive for a “greener” alternative to coal slag but as effective of a profile. All work was conducted overnight during the winter months on airport premises—requiring the team to have security clearance and authorization to access the job site. The crew used a variation of the specified coating system for a product that was rated for cold weather application. Two coats of the epoxy urethane system were used, an epoxy prime coat followed by a urethane finish coat. This job also required confined space certification and involved having one worker stand outside the vault who was dedicated to monitoring the safety and air quality inside.

Even with the overnight winter conditions and the confined space application, N.A. Logan ensured the piping was cleaned and coated with the highest standard of quality.

Criterion Catalyst was experiencing complications of a corrosive environment—which can deteriorate the existing coatings on the exterior side of a structure. The exposed steel of their silos and hand railings required sandblasting and the application of a specialty coating to prolong the life of each external structure and prevent future corrosion.

To restore these structures, the team at N.A. Logan first pressure washed and used a spot-hand clean tool (spot SSPC-SP2) on the areas of exposed steel to create an ideal profile for the specialty coating. Next, one spot prime coat of Sherwin Williams Corothane® Mio-Aluminum was applied followed by one full intermediate coat and one full final finish coat of Sherwin Williams Acrolon™ 218 HS Acrylic Polyurethane to the exterior of the four silos. To protect and restore the handrailing, one spot prime coat of Sherwin Williams Corothane® Mio-Aluminum, one intermediate coat of Sherwin Williams Macropoxy® 646 Fast Cure Epoxy, and one full final finish coat of Sherwin Williams Acrolon™ 218 HS Acrylic Polyurethane were also applied.

N.A. Logan delivered on the restoration of this structure by completing all essential steps of the cleaning and application process—ensuring the highest quality of workmanship to solve the client’s corrosion problem, protect the structure and extend its lifespan.

Hobart High School was building a new natatorium. This type of facility required the building’s structural steel to be protected from high humidity with a moisture-resistant specialty coating.

First, all of the structural steel required for the project was delivered to the N.A. Logan shop from a steel fabrication shop. Our crew began by sandblasting the steel to remove any debris and oils from its surface and create a profile that was ready to receive the specified specialty coating. After the surface of the steel was ready for application, N.A. Logan applied a Moisture-Cured Urethane Zinc-Rich Primer. Following completion, the team properly loaded the structural steel onto the truck beds while using vinyl straps and blocking to prevent any damage that might occur to the primed structural steel during transport, delivery, and unloading.

N.A. Logan completed the project with the highest quality when it came to both supplies and workmanship. The utmost care was taken to load the deliverables and ensure they reached the high school in top condition.