SAMSON Helical
CRACK-REPAIR SYSTEM
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Product Info
A two – component system consisting of stainless-steel
SAMSON HELICAL BAR and SAMSON BRICK GROUT.
Applications
- A concealed reinforcement of masonry
- A method of reconnecting cracked masonry
ADVANTAGES
- SAMSON HELICAL BAR manufactured from 304 austenitic stainless steel, (316 available upon request)
- Non-Intrusive repair method
- Cost effective and more stable than other repair systems
- SAMSON HELICAL BARS and SAMSON BRICK GROUT provide excellent bonding characteristics within the masonry
- SAMSON HELICAL BARS have a superb combination of axial strength and flexibility
- Absorbs localised stress
- Minimises the likelihood of further cracking
- Eliminates the need to rebuild
- Permanent repair
- A fast, cost effective and economical solution
- No special skills required for installation
HOW TO
HOW TO Details
- Bar to extend 500mm beyond the end of any opening or crack.
- Where cracks are within 500mm of corners or reveals bar is to be bent and bonded around the corner to recommended distance.
- When joining SAMSON HELICAL BAR, ensure that it is overlapped by at least 500mm.
- Crack-Stitching cannot cure the cause of the crack. Crack-Stitching can only stabilise the symptoms of the cause.
- Always seek the advice of a structural engineer before undertaking any structural repair.
- Suitable Chasing Tool
- PPE Clothing and Protection
- Crack-Stitching Pointing Gun and Nozzle
- Mixing Paddle and Finger Trowel
- Fill the crack with SAMSON-FILL 300 and make good with SAMSON COLOUR MATCH MORTAR