Windows and doors: reconstituted stone non-structural components; 'plastic' repair using Portland cement mortar on site

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Windows and doors: reconstituted stone non-structural components; 'plastic' repair using Portland cement mortar on site

Publisher

BRE Archive

Author

BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit

Format

2 pages

Subject / Keyword

Defect Action Sheet 123, DAS123, window cills, mullions, concrete, damage, spalling, repair, reconstituted stone, reinforced concrete, mortar mix.

Published Date

01-Nov-1988

ISBN

Defect Action Sheet 123 (Site)

THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Failure: shrinkage cracking and loss of adhesion of patch repair

Defects: patch material too strong for background; inadequate preparation of material surrounding patch; inadequate key

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