First, the crack is cleaned out to remove any contaminants. There is no need to excavate the crack; clean, dry air is used to blow the crack free so the resin can easily reach into every nook and cranny. It’s a skilled process because there are one of two ways to carry out the injection.
The technician will inject the resin through an inlet port or via drilled holes intersecting the crack. A machine pump is used to apply pressure, but smaller jobs rely on a hand pressure gun.
When is crack injection the best solution?
The crack injection can be used in lift shafts, concrete pits, basements, concrete water tanks, underground car parks, and swimming pools. It’s also useful for foundation cracks and is frequently employed by balcony waterproofers. It should be treated if a crack threatens a structure’s structural integrity or waterproofing membrane. If the cracking is due to corrosion, crack injection is not a suitable solution.
Successful injections require the crack to be at least a width of 0.1 mm. Different injection resins are suitable for different crack widths. A low-viscosity epoxy is typical for dry structural cracks of 0.05 mm or greater, where future movement is not expected. Polyurethane is for sealing leaking cracks where future movement is expected.
We take pride in our proven track record in water-leaking solutions and offer many services, including epoxy crack injections and expansion joint repair, to meet your specific needs.
Each solution possesses different properties and is suitable for different circumstances. Concrete structures depend on smart concrete repairs. There are varying strength epoxy repair options, which also depend on the severity and location of the concrete cracks.
Our expertise extends to floor coating and concrete floor protection, utilising carbon fibre and epoxy crack injections to reinforce and preserve the structural integrity of your surfaces.
A structural repair will require heavier repair mortars like Ardex crack repair. Polyurethane foam is more effective when dealing with rising dampness or wall waterproofing.