Belzona solution for failed expansion joints

KHIA ID: 9951

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

Customer Location: Worksop
Application Date: April 2019

Products: Belzona 4521 (Magma-Flex Fluid),Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)

Problem: Repeated failed expansion joints meant the client needed to rethink the approach for a solution which would be durable and lasting.

Area is prepared and foam backer rod is placed at the correct depth

Joint prepared and 4521 being applied

Pouring in the Belzona 4521

Completed works showing the Belzona 4521 still in it's intended location

Application Situation

On many occasion, other materials, mainly the general polysulphides had been offered as a solution. The client needed a durable solution

Application Method

All target areas were cleaned and vacuumed, then masked along the sides to give clean lines
A foam backer rod was inset into the joint at a depth of half that of the joint's width
Belzona 4911 was applied to all target areas
The Belzona 4521 was mixed and applied in accordance with the IFU
This was then poured into the joint, smoothed over, masking removed and left to cure

Belzona Facts

The Belzona 4521 held it's place, giving it ample time to cure, giving a long lasting and robust solution

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