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What if the office you bought a year ago starts deteriorating? And what if it is not covered under warranty?
Nothing could be worse than this. You are left with no choice but to repair your building. However, before coming to a decision, you should carefully examine the cause and then move on to the right step.
Concrete cancer, water leakages, wall cracks, non-compliant floor level are some of the causes of property deterioration. These disasters occur due to poor engineering, low-quality construction materials, and inexperienced contractors. So, when it comes to repairing your building, make sure you won’t make the mistake again and instead, consult general commercial contractors for building construction and renovation.
Moreover, it is best to find excavation and remedial building methods that take less time and save money. Here are some effective means by which you can rectify your non-compliant office.
Smart Ways to Fix Building Disasters
Chemical Injection
One of the most effective methods to prevent water penetration, the chemical injection creates a protective seal around the bars preventing water from entering. The injection uses a low viscosity hydrogel compound that permanently seals the cross-section. Advanced chemical injections have resistance characteristics that reconnect the flank and maintain structural integrity.
Most people argue, why can’t we go for epoxy coatings? It is because epoxy does not react with water and thus seems to be ineffective.
Concrete Cancer Repair With Primer
Leaks when not treated early result in concrete cancer. The water and air entering through cracks rust the steel/ iron bars that result in spalling. The best method to treat concrete cancer is a polymer modified repair system solution.
Concrete is removed from the affected area by providing support to hold the structure. Once the steel bars are visible, they are cleaned, and steel primer and polymer materials are applied to them. If it is chloride concrete cancer, then electrochemical treatment, such as cathodic protection, is advised.
Simple Replacement
If the damage from the concrete cancer is low to moderate, some professionals might remove the damaged concrete, clean and replace the rusted steel, and finish by filling the cracks.
Final Thoughts
Adopt these cost-effective methods and make your office a safe place to work. As it is said ‘prevention is better than cure,’ when you are buying a building or gearing up for commercial build-outs, make sure they have protective coatings, are constructed by a reliable contractor, and comply with the state building rules & regulations.
Waterproofing and timely maintenance, especially to seal the concrete and prevent water damage, would prevent the crack from developing to such an extent that it exposes the steel to the elements.