ASRS Ltd specializes in movement joints and structural repair services, offering reliable solutions to restore and maintain the integrity of buildings and infrastructure. With expertise in handling movement joints—essential components that allow structures to expand, contract, and settle without causing damage—ASRS Ltd helps clients prevent cracking, water infiltration, and structural deterioration.
Using high-quality materials and advanced techniques, we ensure that movement joints are effectively repaired and reinforced to handle environmental stresses and heavy usage. Our skilled team is experienced in assessing and addressing structural concerns in a range of settings, from commercial buildings and industrial facilities to bridges and parking structures. Committed to precision and durability, ASRS Ltd delivers solutions that extend the lifespan of structures, ensuring safety and resilience. With a reputation for quality workmanship and customer service, ASRS Ltd is a trusted partner for movement joint repair and structural maintenance needs.
A movement joint is a vertical gap in masonry that accommodates movement. Typically, these expansion joints are placed every 6 to 12 meters, depending on the wall material—around 6 meters for lightweight concrete block walls and up to 10-12 meters for clay brickwork. When movement joints are absent, walls can develop cracks or become distorted, often showing vertical or stepped cracking along mortar lines, which are typically the weakest points. Retrofitting movement joints can help alleviate this issue.
A detailed survey is conducted to determine ideal joint placement, factoring in elements like windows, doors, and the wall’s construction. At designated points, vertical cuts are made through the outer layer, where foam backing is inserted. Remedial wall ties are installed in a grid pattern on either side of the vertical slot, with horizontal cuts made in the bed joints to cross the vertical slot.
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