Restoring Strength: Expert Spalling Repair for Coastal Structures
The corrosive coastal air in Ballito and Umhlanga takes a significant toll on concrete, often leading to spalling – where concrete begins to flake and expose underlying rebar. This isn't just an aesthetic issue; it compromises your structure's integrity. Aurora Projects are specialists in comprehensive spalling repair. Our meticulous process involves carefully removing all deteriorated concrete, treating the exposed steel reinforcement to halt rust, and then expertly applying high-grade repair mortars. We restore the strength and appearance of your concrete, ensuring long-lasting durability against the harsh elements. Protect your property's foundations and structural elements – choose Aurora Projects for reliable and effective concrete spalling remediation.
Understanding Spalling & Our Remedial Process (A Little More Detail):
Spalling typically begins when moisture, laden with chlorides from the salt air, penetrates porous concrete and reaches the embedded steel reinforcement (rebar). This causes the rebar to rust, and as rust expands, it exerts immense pressure on the surrounding concrete, leading to cracking and eventual break-off – this is the spalling you see.
Our remedial work focuses on:
Breaking Out: Carefully removing all unsound, spalled, and loose concrete.
Rebar Preparation: Cleaning the exposed rebar to a bright finish and applying rust-inhibiting primers.
Bonding Agent: Applying a bonding agent to the prepared concrete surface for optimal adhesion.
Patching: Applying specialized, high-strength, polymer-modified repair mortar, designed for structural concrete repair, to fill the void and restore the concrete profile.
Protective Coatings: Often, a final protective coating or paint system is applied to further seal the surface and prevent future moisture and chloride ingress, extending the life of the repair.
Don't let spalling compromise the safety and value of your property – choose Aurora Projects for professional, long-lasting repair services that genuinely restore integrity.