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Diagnosing Concrete Damage Before Selecting a Repair Mortar

Repair material selection should follow diagnosis. The visible crack or spall is a symptom; the repair strategy must address the cause.

By ChemBeton Technical Team 1 min read
Diagnosing Concrete Damage Before Selecting a Repair Mortar

Key technical guidance

  • Map the damage: cracking pattern, delamination, spalling, exposed reinforcement, moisture pathways and previous repairs.
  • Establish likely mechanisms: carbonation, chloride ingress, corrosion, impact, overload, movement, poor compaction or chemical attack.
  • Assess the substrate: soundness, depth of deterioration, bond condition and reinforcement loss where relevant.
  • Select a compatible repair system: substrate preparation, corrosion protection, repair mortar, fairing layer and protective coating where required.

How ChemBeton adds value

ChemBeton supports repair projects through a clear sequence: condition survey, surface preparation, reinstatement, protection and post-repair quality checks, so that each repair system addresses the actual cause of damage.

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