Concrete cancer can happen in many areas of a concrete structure, so it is a good idea to regularly look out for tell-tale signs so that it can be remedied before it gets severe and becomes a serious problem and starts affecting the strength and structural integrity of the building.
Waterstop Injection – Water Ingress Solutions for concrete structures. Seepage issues may typically originate through a crack in the concrete, a masonry wall, a failed waterproof membrane or may be created by hydrostatic pressure under the foundation caused by the rising groundwater table.
La Niña ALERT continues—the likelihood of La Niña is around 70%. Prepare for heavy rain la nina and stop water ingress in your building.
Our client came to us to ask for advice on repairs of concrete cancer after their building inspector had identified exposed, rusting rebar with some cracking on the overhang beam on the side of the cantilevered pool. The concrete scan that the building inspector carried out showed inadequate concrete coverage on one side of the pool beam. With the correct repair process carried out by our Waterstop Solutions team, the concrete beam is now free of concrete cancer and we are happy to have helped prolong the service life of this concrete structure.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2020 Spring Outlook, showing much of Australia has a high likelihood of above average rainfall in the coming months.
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Our client came to us to ask for advice on repairs of concrete cancer after their building inspector had identified exposed, rusting rebar with some cracking on the overhang beam on the side of the cantilevered pool. The concrete scan that the building inspector carried out showed inadequate concrete coverage on one side of the pool beam. With the correct repair process carried out by our Waterstop Solutions team, the concrete beam is now free of concrete cancer and we are happy to have helped prolong the service life of this concrete structure.
Several factors predetermine the risk of concrete cancer, including proximity to the coastline and a built-up environment; the degree of concrete cover to steel reinforcing; the presence of differential metals; the quality and density of coating systems; inadequate waterproofing; building defects cracking; joint and penetration detailing and the level of preventative maintenance.
