Recovery and renewal of facades: structural restoration, high-access works, sealant and joint replacement, painting and protective coatings.
01 · Remedial worksOverview
Remedial repairs and structural restoration, high-access works, caulking and joint repairs, painting and protective coatings.
The facade is the building’s first line of defence against weather and moisture. Cracked render, deteriorated sealants, concrete spalling and reinforcement corrosion are signs that parts of the building envelope need attention.
We restore and renew facades with a focus on the conservation and durability of the existing components — from structural restoration and joint repairs to painting and protective coatings. Rope access available across our facade services, subject to site conditions and project requirements.
On siteOur rope access team working on a residential facade in Sydney.
What’s included
Rope access available across our facade services, subject to site conditions and project requirements.
Concrete repairs and structural patching.
Rope access to difficult-to-access areas.
Caulking, sealant and expansion joints.
Facade painting, repainting and protective coatings.
Facade services
From structural restoration to sealants and coatings. Rope access available across our facade services, subject to site conditions and project requirements.
Concrete repairs and structural patching to facade elements affected by concrete spalling, cracking and reinforcement corrosion, reinstating deteriorated sections in accordance with the project’s technical specifications.
Remedial repairs and defect rectification to facades and difficult-to-access areas, using rope access to facilitate the restoration and renewal of building components.
On new construction projects, we also address outstanding defects and finishing works to support project completion and handover. This includes outstanding items identified after scaffold removal, providing access to areas that still require rectification.
Caulking, silicone replacement, joint sealant replacement and expansion joint repairs to facades, window perimeters and cladding panel joints, using materials compatible with the substrates, exposure conditions and anticipated movement.
Our work includes replacing deteriorated seals and treating interfaces susceptible to water ingress.
Facade painting, repainting and protective coatings to renew external finishes and protect surfaces against environmental exposure.
Works are undertaken using access methods appropriate to the project, including rope access, across both existing buildings and new construction projects.
Concrete cancer, explained
Spalling concrete is the end of a process that starts years earlier, inside the slab. Here is how it happens — and how a proper repair reverses it.
Water and carbon dioxide soak into the concrete through the surface and hairline cracks. Nothing shows yet.
Concrete protects steel by being alkaline. As carbonation creeps inwards, that protection is gone by the time it reaches the structure reinforcement.
Rust takes up several times the volume of the steel it replaces. The bar expands and cracks the concrete from the inside.
The cover breaks away. This is usually the first thing anyone notices — years after it started.
We saw-cut the edges and remove all the damaged concrete, back to sound material and behind the bar.
Exposed reinforcement is cleaned, assessed for section loss and treated for corrosion protection. Where section loss exceeds acceptable limits, the responsible structural engineer is consulted to specify any strengthening required in accordance with applicable standards.
Polymer-modified repair mortar placed back to the original profile — edge and drip line included.
A protective coating and sealed cracks slow down the next cycle. That is what makes a repair last.
How we do it
Every job is measured before it starts and checked before we leave.
Site inspection, sounding and level survey. We review any consultant’s report and identify the cause.
Scope, methodology and access planned around occupied buildings, weather exposure and staging.
Repairs carried out to the approved specifications and WHS measures in place.
We check completed works against the agreed scope and applicable specifications, document the repairs and address outstanding items before handover.
From our sites
Real photos from BRASAAC jobs around Sydney.
FAQ
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Rope access available across our facade services, subject to site conditions and project requirements. Rope access can reduce the need for scaffolding on many facade repairs and repaints.
Yes. We support builders throughout construction and handover, including works in difficult-to-access areas and after scaffold removal.
Yes. Access, noise and dust are planned with the building manager and residents, and works are staged so the building keeps operating.
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