Crack Injection
Crack Injection: The Right Resin Depends on the Crack and the Water
Cracks are not all the same. Some are static, some move, some carry active water and some indicate structural distress.
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A repaired crack reopens across seasons or loads.
Use the site evidence to agree a project-specific method with the responsible engineer, concrete producer, manufacturer or specialist applicator.
A repaired crack reopens across seasons or loads.
Monitor width and direction; relate movement to joints, thermal change, settlement or load.
Rigid filling fails if the underlying movement remains.
Investigate structural cause; detail movement accommodation or engineered repair as appropriate.
Record movement before choosing sealant, injection or strengthening method.
Monitor repaired crack through representative conditions.
Do not use rigid epoxy injection on an active structural crack without design review.
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