| Belzona Expansion Joint Three Years On | | | Industry:Buildings & Structures (BSTR) | | | Application:Floor Problem Areas (FPA) | | | Customer Location:Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | | | Application Date:March, 2006 | | | Application Situation:Expansion joint in hallway. | | | Problem:The expansion joint had failed and was causing a trip hazard, as well as making hospital guests uncomfortable when rolled in their beds or wheelchairs across the failed joint. Metal plate put over top was a trip and bump hazard. | | | Products:Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip) | | | Substrate:Concrete | | | Application Method:The Belzona application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets FPA-5 & -6. The old metal joint was torn out and replaced with Belzona® 4111. A jig was used to provide the repair with the same height as the tile floor. After removing the joint former, Belzona® 2211 was used to seal the joint. Belzona® 4411 applied for aesthetics. | | | Belzona Facts:Belzona provided a quick, cost effective solution for the failed joint. This is one of several joints done at this facility where the longevity of the Belzona applications is appreciated. | | | Photographs Description
- Joint taken out and fresh concrete exposed
- Belzona® 4111 troweled into place
- Ramp used to cover joint while product is curing
- Finished joint 3 years on
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