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Case Study - Specialty Waterproofing at Hydroelectric Dam
The John Day Dam is located in the state of Oregon on the Columbia River. In 2020 the Army Corps of Engineers put a repair job out to bid to address a variety of situations, including leaks that were occurring in a number of the galleries. #LeakSeal (Click the image to read the full article.)
Crack Injection Explained
Crack injection is the process of sealing fine leaks in concrete with polyurethane grout. #CrackInjection #LeakSeal (Click the image to read the full article.)
Curtain Wall Grouting Explained
Curtain wall injection is the process of drilling holes through a structure in a diamond pattern, then injecting the grout into soil on the other side. #CurtainWallGrouting #LeakSeal (Click the image to read the full article.)
Charlie Lerman: The Importance of Exploratory Grouting
This article on exploratory grouting is an excerpt from Episode 9 of Alchemy-Spetec's podcast The Injection Connection, featuring Charlie Lerman "The Grout Geek". Charlie is Director of Technical Services - Leak Seal® Division at Alchemy-Spetec. #PolyurethaneLeakSeal #ExploratoryGrouting (Click the image to read the full article.)
Charlie Lerman: Leak Seal Pump Systems
In this excerpt from Episode 9 of Alchemy-Spetec's podcast The Injection Connection, Charlie "The Grout Geek" Lerman discusses a few of the most common pump systems for sealing leaks. #LeakSeal (Click the image to read the full article.)
Field Service When YOU Need It
It’s not an exaggeration to state that Alchemy-Spetec has the most experienced and responsive technical support squad in the industry. We strive to be there for you when YOU need us. #LeakSeal #SlabLifting #SoilStabilization #SeawallRepair (Click the image to read the full article.)
To Pre-Drill or Not to Pre-Drill?
Pre-drilling is the practice of putting all the ports in position before injecting anything. This preparation procedure can often be very time efficient. Think of this an assembly line approach. Pre-drilling is often done when there is “shut-down” period on a job with a limited time to get the (Click the image to read the full article.)
Port Spacing and Location
Port spacing in the case of crack injection has nothing to do with the distance between a port in Miami and a port in Jamaica. In this case, we are simply discussing how far apart to place your injection ports. This is not a fixed distance, as proper port spacing varies depending on site conditions. #PolyurethaneLeakSeal (Click the image to read the full article.)
Charlie Lerman: Who I’ve Learned the Most From in the Industry
This article is an excerpt from Episode 9 of Alchemy-Spetec's podcast The Injection Connection, featuring leak seal grouting expert Charlie Lerman. #LeakSeal #CrackInjection
Sealing Leaks in Cold Weather
There are plenty of leak seal jobs that need to be done in the winter. Let's take a look at those cold weather leak seal markets. We'll also review some special considerations for conditioning leak seal material and equipment. Then we’ll leave you with a few cold temperature leak seal application tips. #LeakSeal
Charlie Lerman: Grouting as a Game
This article is an excerpt from Episode 9 of Alchemy-Spetec's podcast The Injection Connection, featuring Charlie Lerman "The Grout Geek". Charlie is Director of Technical Services - Leak Seal® Division at Alchemy-Spetec. #LeakSeal
Sealing Leaks in a Historic Brick Wall with Spetec AG200
Charlie Lerman was called in to consult with a contractor who was sealing a leak a historic district below-grade, multi-course brick wall. #LeakSeal #AcrylicInjectionResin
3M Scotch Guard 5600 Still Appears in Specs Despite Being Discontinued (Here's a Replacement)
3M Scotch Guard 5600 can still be found in engineer specifications for a variety of leak seal applications. However, this product is no longer manufactured. Fortunately for anyone using these specs, Spetec PUR GT500 is available a substitute. #3MScotchGuard5600 #LeakSeal
Sealing Gushing Leaks in Precast Manholes with GT380 and Oakum Soakum
Major water infiltration in precast manholes often occurs at the pipe penetrations. Failure to seal these leaks quickly could lead to the loss of thousands of dollars. #ManholeRepair #LeakSeal #Polyurethane
Spetec PUR GT380: Shut Off Leaks in Structures Where Movement May Occur
This hydrophilic polyurethane gel injection resin is your best option for shutting off water leaks in concrete, brickwork, and sewers where movement may occur. #LeakSeal #SealLeaks