Structural Grouts
Grout must provide structural support under load. Load transfer from columns to bases, bases to foundations, foundations to stable earth cannot tolerate a “weak link” in the chain. Bearing capacity is the most critical requirement of a structural grout in its hardened state. The fresh state properties and placement techniques of a grout govern its […]
Concrete floor hardeners
(Dry-shake, liquid hardeners and stain prevention sealers) There is a common myth spread by construction product marketers that there is no difference between dry-shake and reactive chemical hardening of concrete. This is simply not true since liquid hardeners can only densify concrete without improving its design strength. On the contrary, a correctly selected MBFT or […]
The three “M’s” critical to concrete repair,
“Matched Multiple Moduli” Hardened repair material properties must be considered. Properties like compressive strength, and tensile stress resistance must all be considered. The modulus differences between the mother concrete and the repair material should not be too different but it is preferable that the hardened repair material is more durable and slightly stronger than that […]
Delamination or spalls of concrete floors
If the existing concrete surface is dusting, our HC Densifier may be applied. HC Densifier is a sodium silicate liquid hardener that penetrates in existing concrete to harden the silicates up to design strength. P3 Primer is used as a bond coat between the existing surface and the new repair. PatchMortar, PatchMortar P or MicroConcrete […]
Soffit repairs
Soffit repairs require an anti-slump repair mortar to ensure good adhesion to horizontal surface. P3 Primer is a unique cementitious, polymer bonder ideal for vertical and horizontal repairs. PatchMortar or PatchMortar P and CrystalSkim have thixotropic properties and are easy to work with on soffits as these do not slump off. PatchMortar, PatchMortar P and […]
Aesthetic floor coatings
AcrySeal is an acrylic resin sealer that may be used as a topical coating over unsightly concrete floors to protect and give an aesthetically appealing finish. AcrySeal is a low maintenance and cost effective product that may easily be over coated at any time. FloorCoat is a cementitious, paintable coating high in polymer for overcoating […]
Honeycomb repairs
(Columns, beams & pre-cast elements etc.) Samson offers a selection of products for the repair of honeycombing depending on the severity of the repair. P3 Primer is used in each case for security of bond. Where soffit or overhead repairs are undertaken PatchMortar, PatchMortar P or CrystalSkim may be used when mixed with water to […]
Concrete Floor Treatments
Densifiers, void fillers and protective sealers for concrete floors, including diamond polished Diamond polishing: The grinding process on concrete floors reveals underlying aggregates as well as entrapped air cavities, and pin holes. Removal of the surface crust exposes weaker and dusty matrix. HC Densifier corrects this typical defect and produces a hard wearing, less porous […]
Bonding Agents
Samsonsupplies liquid and pre-polymered powered bonding agents. P3 Primer is the most useful of these products since it can be used with only the addition of clean water and not having to keep bottles of polymer solution. However, where a liquid bonder is preferred Samson supplies a ready to use diluted 1:1 Polymer Solution, 1:3 […]
Stopping leaks in concrete
(Reservoirs, tanks and exposed parking decks etc.) Mix designs intended to produce water tight concrete are not always effective. Samson offers products for correcting concrete which has not performed as required. Where there is leakage through cracks in suspended slabs (e.g. parking decks) LVE Repair (low viscosity epoxy or gel epoxy) will fill cracks and […]