Belzona Seals Rooftop Expansion Joints

Industry:

Buildings & Structures (BSTR)

Application:

Roof Problem Areas (RPA)

Customer Location:

University, Leeds, UK

Application Date:

December 2010

Application Situation:

Pond on roof of university

Problem:

Pond had been drained for refurbishment and concern was expressed over the waterproofing of the expansion joints.

Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz) 

Belzona® 3121 (MR 7)

Substrate:

Concrete

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets FPA-1 & RPA-1. After cleaning and drying, all loose concrete was removed and repaired using Belzona® 4111 followed by two coats of reinforced Belzona® 3121 to bridge the joints.

Belzona Facts:

The repairs were carried out in the depths of winter allowing the project to be completed ahead of schedule.

Photographs Description

1. Roof showing signs of damage
2. Close up of the damage
3. Application in progress
4. The application completed