Belzona Repair To Vertical Expansion Joint Comes Of Age

Industry:

Buildings & Structures (BSTR)

Application:

Wall Problem Areas (WPA)

Customer Location:

University Hospital

Application Date:

1987

Application Situation:

Vertical expansion joint between two cast concrete walls.

Problem:

The expansion joint material used to seal the long vertical joint had become a perennial problem. The caulking material used could not withstand the constant movement.

Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Belzona® 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

Substrate:

Concrete

Application Method:

Application was carried out using a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet WPA-1 and WPA-9.

Belzona Facts:

This application has been in service since 1987 (21 YEARS) without the need for any additional maintenance.

Photographs Description

1. General view of 140-ft wall and problem joint.
2. The spalled edges of the concrete were rebuilt with Belzona® 4111 before applying the Belzona® 3111 (Flexible Membrane System).
3. Complete application - The final coat was tinted for a closer match to the concrete.
4. Picture taken in 2008 showing present condition of the 21-year-old application.