Sika helps with Grade ll bridge refurbishment
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Sika Monotop, Sika Ferrogard, Sika-Armorex Armocrete, Sikagard
Case Study looks at how Sika products ensured the long term protection in Hull’s Grade II listed North Bridge refurbishment.
With 21,000 daily vehicle crossings as well as opening several times a day for waterway traffic, the Grade II listed North Bridge in Hull was in need of refurbishment due to corrosion of the reinforcement taking place and spalling concretes.
To bring the control building for the bridge up to 21st century specifications, a solution was found in a reliable combination of specialist structural repair products from Sika.
These included
- Sika Monotop 615
- Sika Ferrogard 903
- Sika Monotop 620
- Sika-Armorex Armocrete
- Sikagard 550W Elastic
Download the Sika Grade 11 Bridge Case Study pdf above for the complete story.
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