| Belzona Repairs School Walkway | | | Industry:Buildings & Structures (BSTR) | | | Application:Floor Problem Areas (FPA) | | | Customer Location:Regional Council Primary School, UK | | | Application Date:2002 | | | Application Situation:Asphalt covered concrete cantilever walkway. | | | Problem:Regular application of salt had led to deterioration of the concrete beneath the asphalt. When asphalt was removed, a major structural issue was uncovered. The structural engineers at the council gave the approval for the repair. | | | Products:Belzona® 4131 (Magma Screed) Belzona® 4141 (Magna Build) Belzona® 5151 (Hi Build Cladding) Belzona® 5231 (SG Laminate) | | | Substrate:Concrete | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona® Know How System Leaflet FPA-1. | | | Belzona Facts:Alternative: Knock it down and replace it with a steel fabricated platform to strengthen the whole building. Benefit: Work was completed during summer holidays and local authorities were delighted due to the major cost savings estimated to be around £20k minimum. Recent (2011) examination showed application to still be in excellent condition. | | | Photographs Description Severity of damage revealed after grit blasting. Application of Belzona® 4131 complete. Application of Belzona® 5231 to entire walkway. View of application after 9 years. | |
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