Kaufman Products was approached by Masonry Resurfacing & Construction for a solution to repairing a salt storage facility. Due to greater than anticipated settlement of the foundation, cracks had developed and the builder needed an acceptable solution to remedy the situation.
Eventual water and moisture intrusion through the cracks in the concrete, compromising the internal steel reinforcement, was the major concern. Due to the large area affected, it was deemed that conventional epoxy injection was not a viable solution. SurePoxy LM Gel was recommended due to the lower modulus of elasticity yielding greater flexibility than a high modulus material, allowing for greater expansion, contracting, and any shifting of the wall due to further settlement. In addition, SurePoxy LM Gel can hang up to 4” in a vertical application which significantly benefits the contractor during application.
Kaufman’s SurePoxy LM Gel combined with SurePoxy Mortar Aggregate was selected to fill the cuts and struck flush with the wall surfaces.
The last photo shows a view of the completed wall section.
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