Alchatek Infrastructure Repair Blog: Polyurethane Leak Seal Injection, Soil Stabilization, Concrete Leveling

Seawall Sealing with Polyurethane

Posted by Michael Binyaminov on Jun 28, 2019 2:37:09 PM

Does Your Seawall Need Sealing?

In general, seawalls protect property from erosion over time and from damage during extreme weather. But this is only the case when the seawall is not leaking. If your seawall is compromised, consider having it sealed with polyurethane resin. (To determine if your seawall is compromised, see our blog post Telltale Signs Your Seawall May Need Repairs.) The key to keeping problems at bay is to actively anticipate them. Regularly inspect your seawall or call us at 404-618-0438 to help you find a professional to inspect it for you.

Polyurethane Products for Seawall Sealing

AP Fill 700 and Spetec PUR H200 are both semi-rigid hydrophobic polyurethane foams that react with moisture in the soil and expand to fill voids while permeating sandy soil to form a solid, strong, watertight mass. These are the two most commonly used foams for sealing seawall cracks, voids and defects (as well as for filling voids and stabilizing soil).

Andy Powell summed it up perfectly in Signs a Seawall is in Need of Repair...

If you live along the water, it is always going to be man against nature. That seawall is keeping your property from damage and from disappearing altogether. The key to extending the life of your seawall is the advanced polyurethane technology from Alchemy-Spetec. For more on the repair process itself, read An In-Depth Look at Polyurethane Seawall Repair. It's fast, clean, easy to install, and most of all, effective.

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Topics: Repair Seawalls, All Posts, Seal Leaks

Telltale Signs Your Seawall May Need Repairs

Posted by Andy Powell on Jun 26, 2019 3:22:15 PM

Telltale Signs Your Seawall May Need Repairs Seawalls embody the very image of long-lasting endurance and stability. Without proper maintenance and repair, however, the reality can be a bit different. If your seawall is showing any of the signs listed below, you may want to look into repair options.

Here some telltale signs your seawall may need repairs...

Clogged Weep Holes
Weep holes are small openings in concrete structures that allow water from behind the seawall to drain through it. If these holes get clogged with debris, water pressure can build up and cause the wall to eventually crack and fail (or cause the water to find ways around the wall).

Visible Rust Colored Cracks/Stains
Rebar that has been exposed to water will stain the surrounding area. This causes the rebar to expand, further introducing cracks into the seawall and risking failure.
Sinkholes or Settling Concrete Near the Seawall
Sinkholes or settling concrete appear due to loss of soil. This is essentially a feature of a compromised seawall in that water is seeping through or underneath the seawall, weakening the structure and contributing to soil erosion.
Sand or Soil Deposits on the Water Side of the Seawall
These deposits will typically show up at the joints and are a sign that you are losing soil from behind the seawall.

Solution - Polyurethane Seawall Repair

I summed it up in this previous blog post An In-Depth Look at Polyurethane Seawall Repair...

Polyurethane installation equipment and procedures allow for a non-invasive, clean approach to repair that often allows the property owner to continue use during the process. In all cases, the property owner can resume activity on and around the structure within hours after a repair. As explained in our blog post Alchemy-Spetec's NSF Certification Spells Environmental Protection, most of our products have been rigorously tested not only for contact with typical recreational and commercial bodies of water, but even for contact with drinking water. So there is NO doubt about the environmentally friendly advantages of Alchemy-Spetec seawall repair materials. Read more...

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Topics: Repair Seawalls, All Posts

3 Most Viewed Alchemy-Spetec Blog Posts This Month

Posted by Kreg Thornley on Jun 14, 2019 4:54:29 PM

3 Most Viewed Alchemy-Spetec Blog Posts This Month It's important every now and then to take a look at what's popular on the Alchemy-Spetec blog. Topics that are important to other customers may be important to you. Our 3 most popular blog posts in the last 30 days are:

The Hydrophobic vs Hydrophilic post always been popular. It's critical to understand the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic resins if you want to choose the right product for the job at hand. The other two top performers in the last 30 days are seawall repair articles. That's no surprise as we are smack-dab in the middle of the summer season. People are more likely to be spending time in the water around their property and noticing seawall issues. If you're contractor, refresh your seawall repair knowledge by reading those articles! If you're a property owner with a seawall issue, read those articles to educate yourself and then call us to help you find a contractor!

In addition to checking out those three currently popular posts, you can browse all our posts by topic:

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Topics: Repair Seawalls, All Posts

Announcing Fall 2019 Infrastructure Repair Training

Posted by Stephen C. Barton on Jun 12, 2019 2:40:34 PM

Leak Seal & Geotech Products & Procedures

October 9th & 10th, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA

Get ready for a thorough education in Leak Seal, Slab Lifting, Soil Stabilization and the Alchemy-Spetec Deep Lift™ process. You’ll get hands-on training from a technical staff with decades of on-the-job experience.

Wednesday - Leak Seal

Leak Seal Product Line Overview
Curtain Grouting
Permeation Grouting
Leak-Seal Product Mixing
Pump & Packer Overviews
Leak-Seal Accessories
Municipal Applications
Live Injection Demos
Open Discussions

Thursday - Geotech

Geotech Product Line Overview
Soil Stabilization
Geotech Product Mixing
Rig & Mobile System Overviews
Geotechnical Accessories
Slab Lifting Live Demo
Deep Lift™ Overview
Soil Testing with the
GPR & Penetrometer
Maintenance Discussions
Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
Open Discussions

Participants receive a Samsung tablet loaded with training material.

Your Instructors:

Stephen C. Barton (President/CEO), Jim Spiegel (VP Sales & Business Development), Andy Powell (Southeastern Regional Manager), Anthony Sandone (Eastern Regional Manager), Charlie Lerman (Western Regional Manager), and Michael Binyaminov (Western Sales Representative).

Topics: Repair Seawalls, Equipment & Accessories, All Posts, Lift Slabs, Seal Leaks, Stabilize Soil, Business Tips, Repair Cracks, Waterstop, Deep Lift, Floor Repair

Environmentally Safe Seawall Repair

Posted by Charlie "The Grout Geek" Lerman on Apr 22, 2019 1:46:57 PM

Environmentally Safe Seawall Repair

Environmentally Safe Seawall Repair In honor of Earth Day, today's blog post puts the spotlight on the environmentally safe aspects of the two Alchemy-Spetec products most commonly used for seawall repair:

AP Fill 700

Spetec PUR H200

As mentioned in an earlier blog post, Alchemy-Spetec NSF Certification Spells Peace of Mind for Stakeholders...

Alchemy-Spetec is already known for providing the most powerful polymers and painless procedures contractors need to achieve the rapid results their projects demand. However, on construction projects of almost any scope and size, ensuring the safety of public drinking water is also mission-critical. That's why these Alchemy-Spetec' polyurethane resin products have received the official NSF seal of approval for contact with drinking water. This single designation ensures compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act (SDWA) and guarantees peace of mind for in-the-field stakeholders on construction projects of almost any scope and size.

Once cured, these resins are safe for contact with drinking water - which makes them safe for the environment in general.

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Topics: Repair Seawalls, All Posts, NSF Certification

Last Chance to Register for Next Week's Leak Seal and Geotech Training

Posted by Stephen C. Barton on Mar 8, 2019 1:50:10 PM

Last Chance to Register for Next Week's Leak Seal and Geotech Training

Leak Seal & Geotech Products & Procedures

March 14 & 15, 2019 at Alchemy-Spetec HQ in Tucker, GA

Last chance to register!

Thursday - Leak Seal

Leak Seal Product Line Overview
Curtain Grouting
Permeation Grouting
Leak-Seal Product Mixing
Pump & Packer Overviews
Leak-Seal Accessories
Municipal Applications
Live Injection Demos
Open Discussions

Friday - Geotech

Geotech Product Line Overview
Soil Stabilization
Geotech Product Mixing
Rig & Mobile System Overviews
Geotechnical Accessories
Slab Lifting Live Demo
Deep Lift™ Overview
Soil Testing with the
GPR & Penetrometer
Maintenance Discussions
Pricing / Estimating / Cost Savings
Open Discussions