Tag: concrete crack

It is very common for buildings to develop cracks over a period of time. In many cases, these cracks need to be addressed and repaired. Repairing cracked buildings involves much time and cost constraints. There are some methods of repairing building cracks. Choosing the right method of repairing concrete cracks in your buildings can help you save...

Concrete waterproofing structures are only as watertight as the water stops that join them. Waterstops stop leaks before they start… in the joints of concrete structures. Since 1950, Greenstreak has served the general and architectural concrete construction industry. Innovation, engineering and quality craftsmanship are combined to produce products of choice for the industry’s owners, designers...

Filling cracks with injection grout is a useful procedure that helps provide waterproofing and corrosion protection for structural purposes. A variety of grouts are available on the market with different characteristics, properties and uses. Generally, grouts used for crack repair should have low viscosity, high bond strength, low shrinkage and high stability at the repair...

Cementitious patch repairs are a necessary and effective solution for strengthening concrete structures, areas of which have become defective or spalled. Repair mortars designed for this purpose should be durable, adhere to the substrate, and produce minimal shrinkage and cracking. They should also be compatible with reinforcing steel (if present), have low permeability and be...