Structural Repairs
Alongside the constant flow of insurance based works HB Jones (MIDLANDS) Ltd deal with on a daily basis there are a steady amount of non-insurance claims that pop up on the work schedule throughout the year. These are mainly small jobs which do not warrant claiming through insurance as the works are of lower value than the insurance excess.These jobs vary from basic plaster repairs to localised take down and rebuilds.
Crack Stitching a Solid Wall
All masonry buildings expand and contract, until recently little or no allowance was made for this fact. Cracking of uniform thickness, in long spans of masonry is can often be the result of subsidence movement, requiring the introduction of remedial, helical bars.
Method
A wall chasing unit is used to cut out horizontal slots in the mortar bed. All dust and debris is removed from the slot and all faces are sealed using primer. The required numbers of helical bars are cut to the appropriate length, ensuring that they fit into the prepared slots. A thick bead of grout is then injected into the back of the prepared slot and the helical bars inserted to ensure displacement of the grout.
Note the red filler in between the brickwork. This is the highly adaptable epoxy resin used on a regular basis for crack repairs.
A further bead of grout is inserted, ensuring the bar is fully covered. Mortar pointing is applied to finish the repair.
The next photograph illustrates a helical bar installed horizontally for exceptional improvement in the strength of the structure; at the stage where the bars are finally covered with mortar.
If this method is installed internally then a wire mesh is fixed across the affected area before re-plastering. This provides additional strength to the crack repair. A layer of EML mesh can be seen covering an area internally for added strength prior to plastering.
If you require a quotation for any structural repairs please contact the office via phone/ fax or email during office hours.
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latest news
H B Jones ( MIDLANDS ) LIMITED have re-located offices, to a more suitable and modern environment, which is in-keeping with the company's vision of moving forward at all times. Our clients always prefer to work with forward thinking, dynamic companies and H B Jones ( MIDLANDS ) LIMITED look to portray this image to the many customers and clients that we work with. Details of our new premises are on the website
HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED are currently working through 2 fire damage claims at present. You will shortly be able to see the status of these jobs below or in our gallery section of the website.
High Street, Riddings, Alfreton : The whole property has been affected by fire damage and extensive reinstatement, including complete re-plastering, new staircase, replacement kitchen and bathroom suite plus redecorations and replacement UPVC door and windows throughout.
Wilmott Street, Long Eaton: Another property severely affected by fire. The roof is now completely removed and we are starting to fix the complete new roof shortly. Internal reinstatement of the property will follow, upon completion of the roofing works.
Subsidence & Escape of water
HB Jones (MIDLANDS) LIMITED are continuing to deal with the many Subsidence and Escape of Water claims, that come through on a daily basis from our clients, all over the Midlands region.
Miscellaneous
Carrington Day Nursery, Nottingham: Works are nearing completion, which involve extensive, internal alterations, refurbishment and decorations to this busy children's nursery.