BELZONA EXPANSION JOINTS REFURBISHED AFTER 5 YEARS SERVICE

KHIA ID: 4251
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Ceramic tile / Concrete
Customer Location: Municipal swimming pool, Victoria, British Columbia
Application Date: January 2012
Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)


Problem: Over a period of time the exposed surface of the Belzona Elastomer oxidizes allowing it to slowly erode with the water movement.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Some of the Belzona expansion joints after 5 years of service had eroded to below the level of the pool tiles and needed to be “topped up” 
  2. The old joints were cleaned with a wire wheel to remove all oxidation before being Conditioned
  3. Joints refurbished with Belzona® 2221
Application Situation
The original Belzona expansion joints had been in service for 5 years.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-6.
Belzona Facts
Belzona Elastomers have a long successful history providing long term repair and maintenance solutions in municipal type swimming pools. The Belzona system is easily maintained to provide long term water containment.