{"id":1071,"date":"2019-05-13T18:47:38","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T17:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dryfix.net\/blog\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2019-05-31T19:42:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T18:42:04","slug":"failed-remedial-concrete-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dryfix.net\/blog\/failed-remedial-concrete-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Failed concrete damp proof membrane repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the problems with in-situ remedial repair is they are regularly ill considered by their installers and usually recommended by those who are hoping to make a quick buck for half the work required to undertake a repair properly, or have intensives to recommend products sold from a specific manufacturer as oppose other alternatives. One of todays surveys was a prime example. A solid constructed floor absent from a damp proof membrane and suffering from the effects of capillary bound moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The floor has been repaired in-situ prior with the application of a surface bitumen membrane followed by a protective floor leveling screed, yet still displays symptoms similar to those before the repair. So why, whats failed and what options we\u2019re available?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scenario – Damp concrete floor – options available………………..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Remove and replace in like for like concrete incorporating a DPM and insulation in accordance with building regulations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Remove and replace in alternative method of construction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages<\/strong> \u2013 Problem solved in its entirety, improved method of construction, thermal improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disadvantages <\/strong>\u2013 Costly, disruptive, time consuming. Disruption may also require additional works such as; cleaning and redecoration afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: In-situ remedial repair such as the application of a surface membranes, resins or barriers (too many to list them all).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages<\/strong> \u2013 Usually cheaper than replacement, minimal disruption, minimal time for application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disadvantages <\/strong>\u2013 does not resolve the initial causation and could lead to additional problems occurring in surrounding structures, potential risk of failure if ill applied or considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario the floor structure was beyond economical repair and in no suitable condition to receive the application of a surface membrane, hence its failure, however, there are multiple other reasons why a surface membrane in this scenario could fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In nearly every example I see, the client has received poor advice from the installers and its easy to understand why. As an unfamiliar client when faced with the possibility of uplifting and replacing a floor at great expense and disruption the suggestion of a much cheaper and less disruptive alternative, naturally sounds appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lack of knowledge by the installers and failure to fully understand the method of construction, causation and consequential effects, however, inevitably lead to these in-situ repairs failing as has happened in this scenario. This then leaves the client in a worse position than they were prior, having now wasted an initial sum of money on a failed repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Dryfix if we ever specify replacement over a remedial repair, we guarantee this is recommended in your interests and that we have considered all other options available. Our recommendations are based on a guaranteed solution considered together with our other obligations such as; cost, time and disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#falseeconomy #goodmoneyafterbad #failedrepairs #right1sttime #Dryfix #YorkshiresLeading #Damp&Timber #Specialists
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