Concrete protection work at Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre

Concrete protection work at Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre

Flexcrete was chosen to bring concrete and masonry repairs, anti-carbonation coatings and roof flashing details for Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre.

Flexcrete was approached to assist due to their expertise in concrete repair and protection works in coastal regions where atmospheric chlorides have a damaging effect on reinforced concrete, exacerbated in old and historic buildings.

Flexcrete products were specified for concrete repairs and protective coatings to the façade, plus providing a colour matched waterproofing system to replace the old lead flashing. The steel reinforcement was first protected with Steel Reinforcement Protector 841, a corrosion preventative flexible coating for re-bars. Monolite, an ultra high build, lightweight Class R2 cementitious mortar, was then used for the concrete repairs. Monolite can be applied by trowel up to 100mm in a single application and has excellent low sag properties.

Monolevel 250F fairing coat was specified as it can be used over an existing sound coating, as well as concrete to provide a smooth surface for the anti-carbonation coating. This consisted of a Bond-Prime priming coat plus two coats of Monodex Smooth, a 15 year, high build decorative anti-carbonation coating which allows damp substrates to breathe whilst providing excellent protection against carbon dioxide diffusion, chloride penetration and water ingress. Due to its elastomeric properties, Monodex Smooth is able to withstand thermal and structural movement without cracking or flaking and maintains an attractive appearance throughout its long lifespan.

The replacement flashing detail was carried out using Roofdex HB, a cold fluid applied waterproofing system. For aesthetic reasons, the Roofdex HB was colour matched to the Monodex Smooth coating. All Flexcrete products can be relied upon with absolute confidence as they are CE marked in accordance with BS EN 1504 for the Protection and Repair of Concrete Structures.

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