Belzona Solves Chronic Expansion Joint Problem

KHIA ID: 499
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete, aluminum and steel
Customer Location: San Antonio Airport, Texas USA
Application Date: April 2002
Products:

Belzona® 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)

Belzona® 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip)

Belzona® 4411 (Granogrip)

Problem: Previous repairs included steel covers over the joint. Then non-skid tape was added. Plates vibrated loose and along with the tape became trip hazard.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Joint before - showing old system 
  2. Backer rod inserted 
  3. Belzona® 2221 being poured into joint  
  4. Finished joint with Belzona® 2221 and Belzona® 4411 (Note old steel covers and tape)
Application Situation
Expansion joint leaked water onto arriving passengers on floor below.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona system leaflet FPA-6 & FPA-8. Joint sealed with Belzona® 2221 system and Belzona® 4411 applied on both sides to provide neat, safe surface.
Belzona Facts
Client needed a durable, watertight, non-slip solution to this nagging problem. After three years of service, joints holding up well.
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