Steel reinforcement is used to provide the tensile properties that are needed in structural concrete. When reinforcement corrodes the formation of rust leads to a loss of bond between the steel and the concrete, with subsequent cracking, delamination and spalling of the concrete, exposing the steel to further corrosion.
In order to carry out an effective repair, it is essential that an appropriate investigation of the cause and extent of the damage or deterioration be carried out by a suitably qualified professional.
Typical repair includes:
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Surface preparation
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Survey and investigation
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Concrete breakout
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Cleaning reinforcement
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Protecting reinforcement
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Concrete reinstatement
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Application of corrosion inhibitors
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Protective coatings
At Gunite we have over 100 years of senior management experience in the assessment and repair of concrete. We are approved installers of all of the major national concrete repair material manufacturer’s systems and can call on their expertise to provide specifications and recommendations to produce a fully co-ordinated solution.
All of our concrete repair works are covered by our own free-of-charge Company Guarantee; we can also offer a fully independent Insurance backed Guarantee scheme for a one-off premium.
