J.VAZ.CO. Stresses: Collaboration is Key for Best Results on Concrete Floors
When Arch. Edison Quimpo was designing his new warehouse project in Cebu, he required a concrete floor that was flat and level. He also preferred it to be polished so that the surface can be easily maintained. Likewise, it should be able to withstand the load and traffic requirements of a logistics company that handles product delivery and warehousing. He emphasized that the finished concrete slab/floor will actually be the finished floor.
For these requirements, he sought the expertise of J.VAZ.CO., the pioneer and proponent of concrete polishing in the Philippines. Because of its vast experience in the world of concrete, supported by a global network of specialists and principals, the company has gained the skill and know-how to work concrete floors, grinding it to the acceptable tolerance of flatness.
The architect has also been working with Junjie Vazquez, owner and president of J.VAZ.CO., on several projects through the years, using the company’s products and systems. He has also seen J.VAZ.CO.’s accomplishments on major projects like Wilcon, S&R, and Landers.
At the beginning of the project, Arch. Quimpo met with J.VAZ.CO. to lay out his requirements and parameters. He recalls that after specifying his wish list, “they thoroughly discussed all their concrete polishing solutions and matching my needs to their system.”
As the work progressed, Arch. Quimpo quickly discovered the swift, responsive, and professional service that J.VAZ.CO. is known for. He was equally impressed with the highly skilled and knowledgeable site and service crew, that he observed to be able “to work with minimal supervision while still maintaining the workmanship and working within the project timetable.” He also noted how J.VAZ.CO.’s staff were “very patient in educating their clients, and accommodating to queries and making recommendations based on a wide experience in concrete polishing. They even extended their assistance and recommendations to contractors, ready-mix concrete suppliers, and other allied services to ensure the best possible results.”
To achieve the best possible results that Arch. Quimpo mentioned, Junjie always stresses the importance of being involved as early as pre-construction meetings with clients, project managers, and contractors. The company assures that it is not there to change operational procedures. In fact, in the spirit of constructive collaboration, it gives pointers for how to achieve that exceptional polished concrete floors that will more than meet clients’ expectations.
Junjie reiterates. “The manner by which the concrete floor has been prepared is vital to the results of the concrete polishing. A poorly prepared concrete floor will produce costly problems that will adversely affect the client.”
Arch. Quimpo agrees: “As with any project, communication and coordination between key players are very important. Trust and confidence in a reputable company in doing a specialty works are also very important. In the case of concrete floors, the key to best possible results is preparation, from planning, specifying, sub-grade quality, soil compaction, reinforcement and quality and strength of ready-mix concrete to flat works and curing time. Only with good preparation can you get the best possible results and avoid costly rework and rectification works. Concrete polishing only brings out the beauty of your concrete; so if your concrete slab is done well, the more beautiful your polished concrete floors will look. With this type of collaboration with J.VAZ.CO., you can get the best results and it will save you time and money.”
For more information about J.VAZ.CO., check out www.jvazco.com, or Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/JvazcoINC . Or call 63 2 997 8030; 63 2 997 6713; and 63 922 888 9900. Or visit its showroom at: 521 EDSA Crame, Cubao, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1111.