BELZONA SEALS CHEMICAL BUNKERS FROM THE ENVIRONMENT
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: RPA-Roof Problem Areas (RPA)
Substrate: concrete
Customer Location: Fertilizer Plant, North Alabama USA
Application Date: 1999
Products: Belzona® 3111 (Flexible Membrane)
Problem: Water was penetrating into the expansion joints and cracks, reacting with old fertilizer which could cause further concrete failure and chemical release into the environment.
Photograph Descriptions
- Cleaning the concrete
- Overall view of cracks conditioned with Belzona® 3911
- Joints and cracks sealed with Belzona® 3111
- Spraying coat of clear cladding
Application Situation
Underground fertilizer storage bunker
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified Belzona Know-How System Leaflet RPA-1. Surface prepared by pressure washing then all cracks and joints sealed with Belzona® 3111 system. A coat of clear cladding was applied over the entire concrete storage area.
Belzona Facts
Caulks and RTV had failed over the years due to UV degradation. Belzona® 3111 has lasted 10 years with minor repairs due to structural movement.
