Concrete Spalling
Concrete spalling or concrete cancer, is the result of embedded reinforcement corroding due to chloride or carbonation contamination which deteriorates the surrounding concrete, which can result in reduced structural capacity and, if left unchecked, can result in structural failure.
Concrete spalling can occur in most concrete structures, especially if the structure is exposed to salt laden environments or is exposed to degrading chemicals chemicals.
Fairview Solutions use the most up to date concrete repair methods and products available to determine the cause, carry out the repair and protect the concrete from further damage. We are individual members of the Australian Concrete Repair Association (ACRA) and the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), and regularly attend seminars on the most up to date tools and techniques for the proper repair and protection of concrete structures.
Concrete hardstand replacement & resurfacing
Concrete is a building material with excellent durability and performance characteristics when properly designed, placed and cured, however, can deteriorate due to inadequate design, poor placement, unintended or over use, environmental impacts and chemical attack.
Fairview Solutions are able to provide advice on the causes and options for concrete repair such as; Removal of trip hazards and resurfacing, plain/ coloured/ exposed and decorative finish matches, toppings to renew wearing surfaces, full depth slab replacement and matching of decorative surfaces.
Shotcrete - wet and dry process
Shotcrete is an integral component of high-volume concrete repair and stabilising works. The shotcrete is generally divided into two processes; wet process and dry process.
Wet process shotcrete is generally used for very high-volume placement of medium strength concrete and utilises ready-mixed concrete conveyed through a pump and discharged at the workface with compressed air. This process is useful for underpinning, wall stabilisation and conveying and placing high volumes of concrete, up to 50 cubic metres per day, to difficult to access positions
Dry process shotcrete is generally used for smaller volume placement of high strength repair mortars and is particularly useful for concrete repair applications. The dry concrete mix is conveyed through a pump with water mixed at the nozzle to create the desired consistency for the job at hand. The dry process requires an experienced nozzle operator to ensure the mix is to the desired specifications and is properly placed
Fairview Solutions is highly experienced in both the wet and dry shotcrete processes, having completed hundreds of cubic metres of repairs and stabilisation works for clients.