LARGE EXPANSION JOINT SEALED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Montana, USA
Application Date: 2002
Products:
Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)
Belzona 2221 (MP Fluid Elastomer)
Problem: Gap in the expansion joint allowed room pressure to escape room below into this area, causing Air Handler performance to be inefficient. The gap was so large that wheels from equipment carts would get stuck in the crack, becoming a safety concern.
Photograph Descriptions
- Floor preparation
- Applying Belzona 2911
- Installing backer rod
- Removing masking tape prior to cure
Application Situation
Cement upon cure had shrunk after being poured on this pan deck inside of a University Building.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-6 and Belzona product Instructions For Use.
Belzona Facts
This application allowed the air handling systems to operate correctly for both adjacent spaces. The customer was able to utilize this space more effectively as intended. The floor was made safer, which prevented any injury or loss time incidents.