Commercial Building Repairs Restoring Structural Integrity Across New Zealand

Commercial buildings, whether they be office high rises or logistic warehouses, are an expensive and important asset to many property portfolios. Due to a variety of factors starting from errors during design and construction right through to long term exposure to New Zealand’s unique weather conditions and seismic activity, these buildings can be subject to longterm maintenance and repair requirements.

Common issues include failing coatings and membranes, cracked concrete floors and walls, spalling concrete and leaking structures including basements which require specialised repairs to maintain their integrity and safety. By partnering with experienced concrete repairs specialists, building owners can ensure their structures remain safe, compliant with regulations, and aesthetically pleasing for years to come.

Assessing damage and repair needs

Thorough assessment is critical for effective commercial building repairs in New Zealand. Proper evaluation allows for targeted solutions to structural issues and concrete degradation.

Structural engineers partner with Concrete Solutions to conduct comprehensive inspections of commercial buildings to identify potential weaknesses. They examine load-bearing elements, foundations, and overall structural stability and determine the correct repair methodology.

Visual assessments look for cracks, deformations, or signs of settlement. Advanced techniques like ground-penetrating radar and ultrasonic testing may be employed to detect hidden defects.

Repair strategy and planning

Repair options may include crack injection, FRP with Tyfo® Fibrwrap®,or more extensive rehabilitation with a combination of methods.

Crack injection methods

Epoxy and polyurethane injection are common techniques for sealing concrete cracks. These materials are forced into cracks under pressure, creating a strong bond. Epoxy is ideal for structural repairs, while polyurethane suits moving cracks.

What can appear as a small issue, concrete cracks can lead to large repair bills if not dealt to quickly. Whether it be cracked concrete slabs for your importing business which require filling to keep MPI happy or concrete cracks to concrete walls and beams, Concrete Solutions use world leading MC Bauchemie epoxy and polyurethane injection systems to fill these cracks to increase the concrete lifespan by preventing dirt, moisture and air penetrating the crack which increases the rate of degradation.

Protective coatings and sealants

Unfortunately, often overlooked due to budget constraints, the first line of defence is coating concrete commercial buildings and keeping the coatings maintained. Concrete Solutions offers a wide range of coating systems from global supply leaders to protect your commercial property. Their highly trained staff follow industry leading quality assurance processes to ensure any coating is applied to provide maximum protection from the elements.

Epoxy coatings form a protective barrier on concrete surfaces. They resist chemicals and abrasion, making them suitable for industrial settings.

Polyurethane coatings offer flexibility and UV resistance. They're often used on exterior surfaces subject to movement and weathering.

Concrete replacement and patching

Concrete Spalling otherwise known as concrete cancer can occur to any concrete structure where steel is present within. If moisture and oxygen are able to penetrate to the steels location, it begins the corrosion process, when this occurs, the steel will degrade and expand which in turn forces the surrounding concrete to crack further and pop off the steel.

Where this has occurred on your commercial building, a concrete repair is required. This is the process where the failed concrete is removed, steel treated and/or replaced followed by the appropriate repair mortars and finishing plasters being reinstated to ensure the structures integrity is upheld.

Moisture egress

Across New Zealand it is common for commercial buildings to have leaks, whether they be form cracked concrete panels or leaking basement walls. Concrete Solutions uses MC Bauchemie waterstop injection systems which consist of flexible polyurethane resins and Gel curtain membranes to keep moisture on the external face of the concrete structures in lieu of other systems which seal the inside face. The first aim is to always keep the moisture on the exterior of your commercial building to increase its lifespan.

Concrete Solutions offers expert commercial building repair services across New Zealand, utilising advanced techniques and materials to restore and strengthen structures. Their team of qualified technicians assesses each building's specific needs and develops tailored repair strategies. From minor surface repairs to major structural reinforcement, they provide comprehensive solutions for all types of concrete problems.