Principal Repair Methods currently used on in-situ repair/restoration
5. Modified Flitch and Upgrade of Beam (Type E)
Measure and drill holes from the under side at 30 ° from horizontal NB it is essential to use a guide jig.
Inject pre-calculated amount of thixotropic adhesive Rotafix Structural Adhesive into the blind holes
Install pre-cut rods into the resin filled holes. Remove excess adhesive. Cosmetically finish with wooden plugs or textured wood mortar TM3.
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1. Modified Flitch and upgrade of Beams (TYPE A) 2. Compression and Tension zone Upgrading (TYPE B) 3. Improving Effective Span: Depth Ratio (TYPE C) 4. Tension Compression Zone Upgrading -- Top Access only (TYPE D) 5. Upgrading Glulam Beams (TYPE E) 6. Beam End Repair 7. Modified Tenon 8. King Post Truss 9. Repair/Restoration of Wall Plates 10. Repair to Beams or Joints Above Decorative Ceilings 11. Bonded-in Dowel Joints 12. Bonded-in Plate Joints
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