Leaking balconies can be extremely serious because of their potential to cause substrate damage and water ingress into the interior of the property. Additionally, leaking balconies can represent an extreme liability due to the safety risk they pose to tenants. Some of the risks of leaving a leaking balcony untreated include:
- Water penetration of the surrounding external walls
- Visible water penetration in dwellings below or adjacent to the balcony
- Damage to electrical systems causing power outages or dangerous charges
- A rare, yet highly dangerous balcony collapse
FixART staff are experienced in identifying the origin of all leaks, implementing the latest waterproofing technologies,and finally restoring the balcony to a safe and presentable condition.
Concrete structures degrade over time through weathering processes, structural loads, aggressive environmental conditions, damage, pollution and poor workmanship. The result of this degrading can present as “concrete cancer” or cracking. The negative outcome of “concrete cancer” and concrete cracking can be dramatic including failure of the asset as it becomes structurally unstable. The first signs of “concrete cancer” include rust staining from corroding steel in the concrete and spalling. Spalling is caused by reinforcement rusting and expanding as a result of contact with water, which can be a result of poor waterproofing. Rusting steel expands significantly and “pushes” the concrete off the steel at this location. This exposed steel is then allowed more atmospheric exposure which corrodes further and the cyclical damage process continues. If left untreated this will allow the “cancer” to spread, which may lead to costly, lengthy and intrusive repairs in addition to the risk that concrete may fall off the structure and have the potential to cause serious injury to persons and/or property.
FixART offer qualified concrete repair services
FixART staff are qualified and experienced in the proper and professional concrete repair technique that is critical to returning a building or asset to safe operating performance. Some form of structural repairs are required for all concrete structures over time. If evidence of cracking, drummy concrete, rust staining or concrete cancer is present then immediate repair becomes a necessity as further deterioration increases the likelihood of damage. If left un-abated then failure of the structure becomes an increasingly likely result.
FixART are able to assist you with all your concrete repair requirements
A variety of modified cementitious repair materials have been developed to accent the different forms of repair methods ranging from hand patching to pumpable mixes for large repairs. FixART are able to assist clients in diagnosing the cause, developing a scope, selection of materials and repair methodology to ensure delivery of a satisfactory desired end product.
