FAQs - Repairs & Maintenance
Q. How do we start Repairs?
- It is necessary to appoint a structural Consultant for repairs. He does the physical examination and testing of the structures is first done and weak spot /areas are identified.
- Consultant prepares and estimates the cost by preparing bill of quantities of various items/area of repairs.
Q. What are the steps followed in Concrete / Masonry Repairs?
- Defective ( Cracked ) portion of concrete or plaster has to be removed.
- During repairs, columns, beams must be supported to reduce load on this members.
- Remove all rust from steel bars.
- Wash & clean the entire surface before taking up repairs.
- If masonry is in bad condition it should be replaced.
- The repaired surface must be scratched and roughened to give mechanical bond with subsequent finishing coats of mortar or plaster.
- The repair surface should be cured for 7 days.
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