BELZONA REPLACES HOT TUB EXPANSION JOINTS
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Ceramic tile / Concrete
Customer Location: Municipal swimming pool, Coquitlam, British Columbia
Application Date: November 2011
Products:
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi-Build Elastomer)
Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)
Problem: The joint sealing material used during original construction was failing. It could not withstand the elevated operating temperature of the treated water.The material softened and damaged patrons swimming gear.
Photograph Descriptions
- Preparation underway
- All horizontal joints are filled with Belzona® 2221 and vertical joints with Belzona® 2211
- The masking tape is removed after allowing the product to set up for about 30 minutes
Application Situation
Hot pool within swimming pool complex.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-6. The old original grouting material was cut out and the joints allowed to dry out overnight before the surfaces were ground, vacuumed and then masked off to ensure a neat and tidy joint after injecting Belzona Elastomer into joints.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 2200 Series Elastomers have a long and successful history in these facilities. Two different grades, paste and fluid, allow for optimum application to both horizontal and vertical joints.
