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Texas Joint Fill Floor Repair

SealBoss JointMaster Pump Rushed to El Paso

Another High School Floor Repaired & Concrete Joints Filled in Texas

A SealBoss Technical Rep drove down to El Paso, TX in timely support of local contractor who upgraded from an old outdated pump with polyethylene tanks, that was difficult to use and clean, to the stainless steel tank equipped new Jointmaster Pro 2 G3i polymer joint filler pump.

How to Operate and Clean a Joint Filler Pump

“On-site training consists of an overview of the machine and it’s features. This is followed by hands on training with actual dispensing of material into the joints until the applicator has gotten comfortable with the application techniques and nuances of the material used. Finally we focus on the correct cleaning procedure of the equipment.

We won’t leave a jobsite till I know everyone is comfortable with the systems and can reteach the next person in line.

Instead of breaking out the tools and hoping you can find parts for your old bulk dispensing pump, maybe it is time to upgrade to the SealBoss Jointmaster 2 and schedule your on-site training to get you comfortable with your new machine.

With a knowledgeable technical support team, we are here to help with any questions you may have.”

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JointMaster Pro 2 Machine Advantages

Over 8 hour working time with 12V Marine Deep Cycle Battery
Lightweight with a Powder Coated Frame & Stainless Steel Hoppers
Works with any 1:1 Self Leveling Jointfill | Polyurea | Epoxy
Optional accessories for conditioning material
4000 – 6000 linear feet average of material dispensed per battery cycle

In Person and Video training is available upon request, contact SealBoss today to speak to your regional technical representative on our SealBoss full system solutions and offerings.

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Hollow Core Concrete Slab Water Leak Repair

Hollow Core Concrete Slab Injection

What is a Hollow Core Slab ?

A hollow core concrete slab, also known as a hollow core slab, is a precast slab of prestressed concrete, typically used in the construction of floors in multi-story buildings and parking structures

Parking Garage Repair with SealBoss 1510 Foam Injection

The Problem

The client was experiencing water intrusion through hollow core concrete slabs and along exterior wall and sill plate cold joints in below parking garage causing water to drip onto cars and creating unsightly watermarks on the walls.

A waterproofing contractor was asked to seal the cold joints and cracks in the affected hollow core concrete slabs, and to determine and stop the source of leakage.

The Solution

To address the issue of the leaking hollow core slab, the contractor reached out to the SealBoss Regional Sales Manager to advise on the injection of the hollow core slab.

With a quick walk around the exterior, it was made clear that there were drainage issues where the downspouts fed the run-off onto a grassy area with no sloping to direct the water away from the building.

Once the source of the leak had been determined, a two-step injection strategy was adopted as the best solution. The initial injection was to inject cracks in the hollow core slab where water was leaking out and dripping onto vehicles. The subsequent injection would be to seal off the end caps of the hollow core cells where the leak originated.

Once the contractor began to drill holes for the injection packers, water poured out and it was obvious that the hollow core was completely filled with water. After the water was drained the crack was injected and sealed.

To verify that water had not traveled between cells, weep holes were drilled into the adjacent cells. Water was found to have also filled another cell of the hollow core and had to be drained.

Using a borescope, it was confirmed that there was water intrusion where the hollow core had been capped off with a plastic cap (see video below).

The weep holes were left open to prove that the leak had subsided.

The client was advised to add drainage boxes to help direct flow away from the building in areas where water pooled and to notify contractor of any new leaks this upcoming spring when the ground will thaw.

SealBoss 1510 NSF/ANSI 61 Water Stop Foam was injected into the exterior cold joint along the areas where water intrusion was visible from efflorescence or rust stains. All visible leaks were addressed using the 1, 2, 3, 45 Degree method via injection packers that were placed roughly 12” from the joint where ½” holes were drilled at a 45-degree angle back into the joint. 1510 was injected until positive refusal of the hydro-active resin was visible along the cold joint.

All affected cells of the hollow core concrete slabs were injected approximately 6” from the end cap and sealed off using SealBoss 1510 NSF/ANSI 61 Water Stop Injection Foam System.

Products Used:

Injection Resin: SealBoss 1510 Hydrophobic Water Stop / Leak-Seal Foam w/ 15x Accelerator

Injection Packers: SealBoss 1/2” 13-100 Evolution Aluminum Packers

High Pressure Pump: SealBoss P2002 Single Component Injection Pump

Cleaning Materials: R70 Pump Flush, Xylene, rags, bucket

Additional Tools: 18” x 1/2″ drill bit — 3/8” Crescent Wrench — Dead Blow Hammer
Hammer Drill — Access 110v Power — Vacuum

SealBoss ® 1510 NSF Hollow Core Slab Water Stop Foam:

Hollow Core Slab Leak-Seal Repair, Crack & Joint Leak Sealer

SealBoss ® 1510 Hollow Core Concrete Slab Seal Foam Advantages:

Low Viscosity
Fast Cure Time
Advanced and Proven SealBoss ® Product-Pump-Packer System

Bestselling SealBoss ® Brand P2002 Injection Pump Advantages

Light Weight Injection Pump
High Quality Components for Durability
Proven Design – Thousands of Units Sold
Easy To Clean
Easy To Maintain
Heavy Duty For Daily Use
Pressure Gauge, Hose Set, Hopper Included
Recommended For Beginners & Injection Pros
> 5000 PSI Injection Pressure Possible

In Person and Video training is available upon request, contact SealBoss today to speak to your regional technical representative on our SealBoss full system solutions and offerings.

“While providing jobsite assistance, support and training, we create a positive learning environment where confidence and a level of comfort can be achieved in a short period of time allowing for successful repairs to be continued after the training.

From training new companies to new employees, SealBoss has continued to provide support to our users for 36 years.

With a knowledgeable technical support team, we are here to help with any questions you may have”

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Meet Your SealBoss Rep at World of Concrete 2022

Meet Your
SealBoss Technical Rep
World of Concrete 2022

Meet your SealBoss Technical Rep in the Central Hall at Booth C5929

World of Concrete is scheduled for January 18th – 20th, 2022 in Las Vegas. The SealBoss booth features a selection of pumps and equipment. Our knowledgeable experts and reps are ready to meet with you for in-depth discussions covering all product lines.

Our products, pumps and equipment cover applications including:

Polyurethane Leak Seal
Water Stop Crack Injection
Structural Repair Crack Injection
Curtain Grouting
Bladder Grouting & Soil Stabilization
Acrylic Grout Applications
Slab Lifting Applications with SealBoss Structural Lift Foam and Pumps
SealBoss Mechanical Packers, Lances, Injection Tube Systems
Hot Shot Cartridges
Swellable Joint Sealants in Sausages & Cartridges
SwellCaul and SwellTape

If you have any questions, please contact our team of qualified SealBoss representatives to schedule an on site consultation & full systems overview.

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Blanket Injection – Horizontal Waterproofing

Blanket Injection

Horizontal Waterproofing Injection Technique

What is Blanket Injection?

The process of Blanket Injection or Horizontal Curtain Injection involves injecting a water activated, single component polyurethane foam or gel resin into the space between a slab and the supporting soil substrate for the purpose of providing a waterproofing barrier. The objective is to prevent erosion and water seepage from below the slab through any cracks and joints.

Blanket Injection and Curtain Injection are considered primarily waterproofing injection methods and should be performed using chemical grout resins with excellent penetration and moderate gel time properties. With accelerator controlled systems, gel times are adjustable to suit the individual conditions on the jobsite.

If left untreated, cracks and joints in concrete slabs permit water migration into the structure driven by hydrostatic pressure — leading to rebar corrosion, mold, and further destruction of other infrastructure, including damages to walls, doors, furniture, equipment and more.

Void Fill and Blanket Injection with SealBoss 1510 Polyurethane Chemical Grout

Scope

A mixed-use, commercial and agricultural building in Oklahoma had a water pipe burst under substantial hydrostatic pressure, causing significant erosion under the concrete floor with the potential for subsequent water ingress through cracks and joints throughout the whole mixed-use building.

Solution

The proposed solution was to fill the voids and to create a waterproof barrier und the slab using the Blanket Injection Method.

Filling of the voids and creating waterproof barrier underneath the slab was achieved by using an expandable, water-activated, single component hydrophobic chemical injection grout with excellent void filling, penetration, and waterproofing properties.

The gel time needed to be adjustable for shorter and longer gel times. The product had to react on contact with moisture, and the expansion pressure had to be controllable, to avoid any lifting of the slab.

SealBoss 1510 with SealBoss 15X Accelerator were the products of choice.

Overview of Repair

Injection packers were set in a grid pattern, roughly a three foot on center grid with an expected travel of one and a half feet in all directions from the point of injection. The expected travel would be accomplished by varying the SealBoss 15x accelerator/catalyst percentage between 5% and 20% by volume based on real time behavior of substrate.

Monitoring

Since this application was performed during a contractor training, travel of foam was monitored in three separate ways to visualize the effectiveness of the repair.

Firstly, the removal of an adjacent packer creates a control hole for the successful spread of injection grout, and an immediate path of least resistance, allowing for some displaced substrate and water to escape from the open hole rather than building up and creating blockages.

In addition, a Borescope and a Thermo-Imaging Camera were used to visually enhance the training. However, neither a borescope, nor a thermographic camera are essential tools for successful blanket and curtain injection procedures.

The borescope was used to get a visual of the void prior to injection and to observe the travel of foam during the injection process. The thermo-imaging camera was utilized during the injection process to visualize the spread of the expanding exothermic injection grout.

Find more information on the use of thermography for injection process monitoring here.

Injection Process

During the blanket injection process, the resin was injected into each packer in up to one-half gallon intervals with varied Sealboss 15X catalyst percentages added.

During the Injection it was determined that all perimeter packers in the injection grid would be injected with 15% to 20% SealBoss 15X catalyst added. This percentage results in a more aggressively reacting foam, creating a dam like structure between the slab and substrate, specifically along the perimeter of the injection area. While injecting the perimeter packers the adjacent interior packer was removed to monitor volume of resin needed to make real time adjustments to injected resin volume.

Once all perimeter packers had been injected, interior packers were injected working towards the center of the room injecting in intervals and monitoring resin flow.

The interior packers of the grid were injected with a slower, less reactive foam, catalyzed at a ratio of only five to ten per cent, resulting in a longer gel time, decreased expansion speed and reduced expansion rate — allowing the chemical injection grout to travel much further during injection.

With a varying void depth of up to one inch in an 18’ x 20’ area, 20 gallons of SealBoss 1510 and 2 gallons of 15x Catalyst were used.

Materials and Tools Used

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Please don’t hesitate to call us at 714-662-4445 with any questions, or request to be contacted here, we look forward to helping you find a solution. On-site support from knowledgeable and experienced technical reps is available upon request. Check out our Crack Injection Kits.

Note: For slablifting and structural void filling applications please cross-reference dry-reactive, moisture independent, fast reactive two component lifting and void fill foam SealBoss 1640

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SealBoss SLP 2C Crack Injection Pump

Pneumatic Injection Pump

SealBoss SLP 2C Crack Injection Pump

Signature Line Pneumatic Two Component Polyurethane Crack Injection Pump

Our SLP series crack injection pumps are specifically designed for chemical grout injection without any compromises.

Crafted from high quality components, and with impeccable attention to detail, functionality and aesthetics, the SLP pumps provide industry leading performance, durability and practicality.

This sturdy and professional multi use injection pump earned the moniker ‘Suitcase Pump’ from its lightweight, convenient and protective frame which outlines are reminiscent of a suitcase or briefcase.

This compact pneumatic machine is much more than just a crack injection pump. It has been engineered to pump two component as well as single component polyurethane products for crack injection, soil compaction, void filling and smaller slab lifting applications.

This pump is set to a 1:1 mixing ratio by volume. Product is fed directly from the product containers via suction tubes. We deliver the pumps as a complete system, with all the necessary tubing, connectors and applicators.

The Advantages of Air Powered Crack Injection Pumps

Air-powered pumps are sought after for their long-term reliability and durability. Stop/start cycle limitations do not apply to these pumps and no adjustments need be made when dispensing rates decrease.

To reduce pump output rate, simply adjust the air downward at the regulator. With air-powered pumping systems, no electricity is fed into the machine, which provides immediate benefits in simplicity and safety.

Product Page

Please take a look at the SealBoss SLP 2C crack injection pump product page.

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Hi Mod Gel Epoxy Paste Adhesive | SealBoss 4500 F

Hi Mod Gel Epoxy Paste Adhesive
4500 F

SealBoss ® 4500 F Epoxy Paste Applications

Adhesive for surface mounted epoxy injection ports
Seals cracks and around surface mounted ports prior to injection grouting
Structural bonding of concrete, masonry, metals, wood
Repair of concrete as an epoxy mortar binder
Structural strength sealant around windows and doors

SealBoss 4500 F Hi-Mod Gel Epoxy Paste

SB 4500 F is a 2-component, 100 % solids, high-strength, moisture-tolerant, structural, hi modulus epoxy paste adhesive gel designed for placement of epoxy injection surface mounted ports, surface sealing of cracks in concrete and for use as an epoxy mortar binder. 4500 F meets ASTM C-881 Types I, II & IV, Grade 3, Classes B & C.

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SealBoss ® 4500 F Epoxy Paste Advantages

Easy mix ratio A:B = 2:1 by volume
Advanced strong bonding structural resin
Low viscosity – Deep penetrating bond in structural concrete
Stronger than concrete

SealBoss 4500 F is our fast setting hi-mod structural epoxy paste adhesive suitable for surface sealing of concrete cracks and placement of surface mount ports prior to epoxy injection.

SealBoss ® offers a comprehensive selection of epoxy injection equipment and accessories including professional epoxy injection pumps, injection ports, hoses and applicators.

For smaller jobs we provide epoxy resins and other professional grade products in dual cartridges as a convenient alternative to bulk products.

Inquire more about the SealBoss System when you call us here at SealBoss. Your representative will be happy to help you out.

Chris Coderre

Technical Sales Manager, West U.S. | West Canada

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How to Permanently Waterproof Tilt-Up Panel Joints with Polyurethane Grout

How to
Permanently Waterproof
Tilt-Up Panel Joints
with Polyurethane Grout

Failing and leaking tilt-up construction joints can be sealed to full depth with single component SealBoss 1570 NSF Certified Water Stop Foam and the Oakum-Soakum Method

Tilt-up Construction Joints are Typically Caulked

Over time, caulks often fail, break open, and allow water to flow into the structure. Caulk failure can be evident as shrinkage of the bead of sealant, delamination (caulk no longer sticks to surface), cracking of the bead, powdering or dusting of the surface of the caulking.

How to Create a New Full-Depth Joint Seal

While caulking creates a small 1/4″ to 1/2″ bond surface with the concrete panel, 1570 Polyurethane Leak Sealing Resin soaked SealBoss Seal-Oakum fibre provides a full-depth bond and seal against leaks permanently. The ‘Oakum Soakum Technique’ is a proven methodology for polyurethane chemical grout installation — creating a permanent seal that remains unaffected by wet, dry, and even in constant water submerged environments.

How to Prepare the Joint

Prior to any remedial repair, the existing, failed caulk has to be removed, and the joint needs to be free of any debris. The joint then needs to be wetted for the water activated grout to react, expand, and cure.

How to Install the Flexible Permanent Seal

To create a permanent seal with the Oakum-Soakum Technique, oakum fibres are first soaked in hydro-active 1570 polyurethane resin (catalyzed with SealBoss 15X Accelerator), and then pushed deep into the clean and pre-wetted joints to form a flexible and uniform seal during expansion.

How to Protect and Finish the Seal for Cosmetic Appearance

After the foam has cured, any surplus of the foam/oakum seal is cut back and finished with an even bead of caulk to provide UV resistance and achieve a matching surface appearance to the other caulked joints.

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Basement Repair – Contractor Training

Basement Crack Repair Contractor Training

Water Stop and Structural Repair Crack Injection Systems

For Contractors looking to grow their book of business or adding a repair system that sets them apart from the local competition, we offer easy-to-use epoxy injection systems and high pressure PU Foam injection systems that will speed up repairs and reduce the effort, waste, and prep needed. We provide on-the- job training and certification to empower you to perform high quality work that result in successful and profitable applications.

How to Seal Leaks in a Basement

Today we focus on a crack injection training performed in a basement office in Wisconsin using the SealBoss hydro-active polyurethane water stop foam injection system.

With no surface paste or glue on ports needed, prep consists of cleaning the crack, drilling holes, and flushing holes. Following prep is the simple installation of mechanical packers that create a pressure seal to inject and with the quick connection of the applicator to the packer, you are ready to begin injection.

Training and Certification with Your Business Growth in Mind

SealBoss provides training and certification and continuous customer support from a knowledgeable technical support team to assist with estimating, product recommendations, and assisting with a repair plan on those challenging jobs.

We will come out to Your Jobsite

Our trained and experienced technical representatives create a positive learning environment that develops confidence through hands on training while we providing tips and tricks of the trade as well as answering any questions to assist with the growth and success of your new crack repair solution.

On-Site Training with a Professional

For this training, SealBoss’s Regional Manager drove to the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI to train a contractor team of two brothers who were looking to expand their business and offer a system that would set them apart and result in a competitive edge over other Foundation Repair Contractors who do not have an injection certification and are not well trained in moisture control and leak-sealing crack injection techniques, but use methods of lower success rate and quality.

Ironically, the training took place in a basement that had previously been repaired using products which had failed and continued to have persistent moisture intrusion, providing the perfect training for the re-do repairs that can help establish a new company as a reputable provider of long-lasting solutions.

With a comprehensive introduction to the injection process and a demonstration of how to install packers and drill 45 degrees back into a crack, the contractor team was off drilling holes, setting injection packers and prepping for the repair. The wall was finished with a decorative brick form which meant that extra care had to be taken in placing and drilling the injection holes. Subsequently a thoroughly mixed up a catalyzed batch of SealBoss PUR Foam 1510 was prepared and injection began.

We are Interested in Your Success

Within four hours, the prep and injection of two separate form joints, where water intrusion had been observed, was completed and the contractors were comfortable enough to continue on with the repair on their own, the certification was completed and the contractors can confidently promote and grow their business.

Products Used

Injection Resin: SealBoss 1510 w/ 15x Accelerator
Injection Packers: 1/2” 13-100 Evolution Aluminum Packers
High Pressure Pump: P2002 Single Component Injection Pump
Cleaning Materials: Xylene, R70 Pump Flush, rags, bucket
Additional Tools: 18” x 1/2″ drill bit — 3/8” Crescent Wrench — Dead Blow Hammer
Hammer Drill — Access 110v Power —
Vacuum

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Expandable Professional Polyurethane Dispensing Gun Foam

CanSeal Foam

Instant One Component Closed-Cell
Polyurethane Foam

Up to 8 gal Foam per Can
1800 Cu. Inches
1/2″ Bead Runs 900 Lin. Ft

CanSeal Foam

Instant One Component Closed-Cell
Polyurethane Foam

Up to 8 gal Foam per Can
1800 Cu. Inches
1/2″ Bead Runs 900 Lin. Ft

Expandable Professional Polyurethane Dispensing Gun Foam

Eight Gallons of Versatile PUR Foam from a 27 oz. Can

What is SealBoss ® Can Seal Foam?

Can Seal Foam is a versatile, closed cell, self curing foam for universal uses. The product is a single component MDI based polyurethane of highest quality. It expands, bonds and seals while stopping the passage of air, gases, water and dust. Besides its obvious uses to stop water infiltration it can increase energy efficiency by stopping air exchange around windows, doors, wall intrusions and at sill plates. Its lightweight, closed cell structure makes it useful for deadening sound, flotation and thermal insulation. It is also useful for scaling work areas prior to stripping to prevent the transport of fibers. SealBoss Can Seal Foam is very efficient, you get up to eight gallons foam just from one can!

The Important SealBoss Difference

SealBoss ® Can Seal Foam is specially formulated to fully expand inside the applicator ‘gun barrel’. When the foam exits the tip of the gun it is almost fully expanded – you apply exactly as much foam as you need without the messy and undesired “mushrooming” experience you may have with most of the other ‘over the counter’ foam products. This feature makes our foam predictable and suitable for many applications that cannot be performed with standard foam products. And with the professional applicator gun you can fill voids with the exact amount of foam desired.

Contractors use our foam for many applications such as water-stop purposes in voids and cable runs, as an insulation and seal-foam in general construction and as an instant ‘Backer Rod Bead’ in applications where joints need a back fill prior to applying the final sealant.

Benefits

Labor Savings
Low Cost
Complete Control of Expanding Foam
Reusable Gun

Features

No Cleaning
Short cure time
High Volume

Instant, Closed-Cell, One Component Polyurethane Foam

SealBoss CanSeal Foam

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Pump & Equipment Support

Pump &
Equipment Support

We Stand Behind You and Your Equipment

- every step of the way -

Pump Support from Knowledgeable Technical Reps

From over the phone to in-person repairs, if your equipment breaks down, we – the SealBoss Team of knowledgeable technical support representatives – will do our best to get you up and running as soon as possible.

A Midwestern contractor called and was having trouble pumping a polyurea joint filler on a high profile and time sensitive job.

A local SealBoss technical representative was able to meet the contractor at his shop in Kansas City the same day to take a close look at the JointMaster joint filling machine.

Upon initial inspection it was clear that JointMaster pump had not been serviced correctly. The ISO component of the material had been left in the pump for an extended period of time and had partially crystalized in the stainless steel hopper.

Pumps and Equipment don’t always get the treatment, care and maintenance they need to work properly.

This rugged JointMaster pump had been neglected and rebuilt before. It’s modular and sturdy design allows for a long service life and quick replacement of components.

Please call us for support and we will do our best to get you up and running.

After cleaning the crystalized material from the tank, the gear box cover was removed to inspect the chain and seized gears that may cause the pump to not pump material.

Once the motor mount was loosened, the chain was removed and the gears were checked. It was determined that the gear pump for the Iso component had seized and material had leaked from the seal which caused the gear to seize in place to the shank of the gear pump.

The hardened Iso component was carefully heated and softened till the gear was loose enough to turn by hand. The chain was re-tensioned and remaining material from the other hopper was pumped into a bucket for re-use.

The JointMaster machine was then thoroughly cleaned and a new gear pump for the Iso component was installed.

The whole process of diagnosis, purging, cleaning and installation of a new gear pump took approximately two hours.

The pump was now in working order and ready for use.

Which products are shown in the video?

SealBoss JointMaster Joint Fill Machine

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If you have any questions on SealBoss pumps and equipment, please contact our team of qualified SealBoss representatives. We provide on-site consultation & full systems training. Call us at 714-662-4445.