BELZONA EXPANSION JOINT THREE YEARS ON

KHIA ID: 1405

Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete

Customer Location: Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Application Date: March, 2006

Products:
Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)

Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip)

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.

Photograph Descriptions

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

Application Situation

Expansion joint in hallway.

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.

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