Given the huge amount of concrete structures that surround us day to day, it is easy to take concrete for granted and how it enables us to live the lives we do in our evolving urban landscapes. Just like us, concrete definitely needs to be maintained; It is affected by the stresses and strains of everyday life.
Deterioration of concrete may happen due to corrosion, structural damage, water infiltration, seismic activity or a multitude of other reasons. Years of research plus decades of practical experience have enabled POLYBIT to develop a fully comprehensive solution to restore and rehabilitate concrete structures. POLYBIT’s customer advice and support is second to none, from concept to successful completion on site. This is all based on multiple years of experience on large and small projects.
Key Causes of Concrete Failure and Why to Fix It
Deterioration of concrete is largely due to:
- Chemical degradation
e.g. chemical exposure, alkali aggregate reactions, bacterial action - Corrosion of the reinforcement steel
e.g. carbonation, chlorides, stray electrical current - Mechanical attack
e.g. impact, overloading, movement, earthquake, explosion - Physical damage
e.g. freeze/thaw action, thermal movements, shrinkage, abrasion, wear - Underlying contributors
e.g. poor construction, design faults, lack of maintenance
Reasons for concrete repair:
- Replace defective concrete
- Restore structural integrity
- Restore aesthetic appearance
- Restore geometric appearance
- Restore durability
POLYBIT’s Concrete Repair Solutions Have Many Benefits
- We provide all necessary products for the technically correct repair and protection of concrete.
- Special products and systems are available for use across many types of structures and for concrete repair in different application, climate and exposure conditions.
- Polybit provides extensive independent testing with relevant approvals and certificates for all materials. This provides maximum confidence for everyone involved in these challenging projects.
- Our solutions are fully in accordance with principles and methods defined in international standards. These include systems to repair damage and defects in the concrete and also to repair damage caused by steel reinforcement corrosion.
Polybit Provides Additional Technical Support for Your Project
- Polybit provides a complete package of documentation to assist owners, architects, engineers and contractors with the right selection of repair principles, methods and products, the production of specifications and tender documents.
- Experienced Polybit Technical Services Department is also available to train site engineers, applicators and contractors in the use and application of Polybit’s products and systems.
Products Offered
- Fair finish concrete repair mortar
- Structural concrete repair mortar
- Light Weight concrete repair mortar
- Free flowing micro concrete
- Structural non-shrink grout
- Fibre reinforced concrete repair mortar
- Fast setting cementitious plugging mortar
- Cementitious bonding agents
- High strength epoxy grout
- High Strength epoxy repair mortar
- Anti-carbonation protective coatings for concrete
- Silane Siloxane protective coats & primers
- Polyurethane Injection Resins for concrete repair
- Acrylic gels for concrete repair