BELZONA RESOLVES WATER INGRESS ISSUES FOR FOOD SUPPLIER
Industry: Food & Drink (FOOD)
Application: RPA-Roof Problem Areas (RPA)
Substrate: Felt
Customer Location: Food supplier, Worcester, UK
Application Date: September 2012
Products:
Belzona 3131 (WG Membrane)
Problem: Months of inclement weather had resulted in several cracks in the felt roof, leaking gutters and damage to the parapet walls, each resulting in leakage through into the packing area below.
Photograph Descriptions
- Roof area suffering water ingress
- Leaking guttering
- Gutter sealed with Belzona 3131
- Completed area
Application Situation
Flat roof over chilled food processing plant.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets RPA-1, RPA-6 and RPA-11. After carrying out thorough surface preparation including removing all loose substrate matter and treating with a fungicidal wash, a fully reinforced Belzona 3131 system was then brush applied to the entire roof area.
Belzona Facts
The client also requested an emergency walkway be created on the roof to provide its operatives with safe access where necessary. A third coat of Belzona 3131 (WG Membrane) was applied, this time incorporating Belzona 9221 (Surefoot Aggregate). This simple solution created a safe, durable and long lasting emergency walkway.
