Concrete Repair

Newman Building Solutions – Case Studies relating to concrete repair.

Concrete Repair – Whipps Cross Hospital A&E

Whipps Cross Hospital

As part of the ongoing program of works at London’s Whipps Cross Hospital we are carrying out concrete repairs to the balconies outside the A & E department.

Damage to concrete, often referred to as “concrete cancer” can be caused by water ingress and its freeze, thaw action, the presence of contaminants, the oxidisation of concrete reinforcement bars and other factors such as carbonation.

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Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Building and Structural Repairs, Concrete Repair, Current Projects

Restored To Its Former Glory – Structural Repairs, Paint Removal and Brick Restoration

restored-victorian-facade

Newman’s were contacted by the owner of this victorian property in Lambeth, London SW2. She had been advised by her insurance company to find a lateral restraint specialist to carry out repairs to the front of the property where lateral movement, cracking and sagging had occurred.

 

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Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Bowing Walls, Brick Restoration, Brick Tinting, Building and Structural Repairs, Cleaning, Concrete Repair, Crack Diagnosis, Victorian Property Information

Repair Brickwork and Balconies to Prevent Water Damage

balcony-damage

With the weather man already warning of the wettest winter in years it is essential that any cracks in brick walls and lintels and any damage to balconies is repaired using the correct products and techniques.  Failure to make timely repairs could result in the damage becoming far worse and far more expensive to repair.

 

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Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Building and Structural Repairs, Concrete Repair, Lintel Failure, Surveys, Victorian Property Information