Concrete Repair & Protection Methods

The successful repair and protection of concrete structures which have been damaged or which have deteriorated requires professional assessment, then design, supervision and execution of technically correct principles – in accordance with the Principles and Methods defined in the European Standard EN 1504.

The 11 best practice principles and methods of repair and protection in accordance with EN 1504 are:

  • Protection against ingress
  • Moisture control
  • Concrete restoration
  • Structural strengthening
  • Physical resistance
  • Resistance to chemicals
  • Preserving or restoring passivity
  • Increasing resistivity
  • Cathodic control
  • Cathodic protection
  • Control of anodic areas