BU535 Repairing cracks in concrete
- Abbreviation
- BU535(2011)
- Valid from
- 1/06/2011
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This bulletin explains how minor non-structural crack repairs may be carried out by builders and identifies those repairs that should be carried out by specialist operators.
Scope
The bulletin covers:
- causes of cracking, assessment of cracks, what cracks are acceptable and measurement of crack movement
- methods of repair
- Portland cement
- epoxy resin
- specialist injection technology
- elastomeric sealants
- cracks in industrial floors.