Kimitech WALLMESH CORNER HD
Preformed A.R. fiberglass structural corner element
Kimitech WALLMESH CORNER-HD is an impregnated glass fibre corner element for structural reinforcement of existing masonry using the reinforced concrete mortar technique (CRM).
Applications
Kimitech WALLMESH CORNER-HD is used as an angular element for repairing and reinforcing masonry elements (wall males, vaults, arches, etc.) using the CRM reinforced plaster technique, in combination with nets Kimitech WALLMESH MR-HD and Kimitech WALLMESH HR-HD.
Certifications
The product is CE marked in accordance with EAD 340392-00-0104: 'CRM (Composite Reinforced Mortar) Systems for strengthening concrete and masonry structures
Application
In correspondence with the corners, Kimitech WALLMESH CORNER-HD corner elements forming part of the ETA-certified CRM package must be used, after positioning Kimitech WALLMESH MR-HD netting, ensuring correct overlapping between the netting and the corner element and then anchoring with CE marked Kimisteel INOX X-BAR stainless steel helical bars as a connection system with at least 4 connectors per m2 . In order to prevent the mesh being pushed into direct contact with the substrate during application, as it is not incorporated in the casting and cannot adequately counteract its movement and shrinkage in the short and long term, it is essential to proceed in accordance with this procedure: - Demolition of existing plaster and decohered parts and scarification of bedding joints. - Washing and wetting of the surface to saturation. - Possible reconstruction of missing or particularly damaged parts of the masonry. - Application of a first layer of rendering to the wall face, approximately 1.5 - 2 cm thick. - Laying of the mesh, partially incorporating it in the fresh mortar of the rendering, overlapping the bands of mesh by approximately 15 - 20 cm in order to guarantee mechanical continuity. - Laying the corner elements - Drilling of the holes (20 mm diameter, of the necessary depth or through holes), cleaning, insertion of the connectors and injection of chemical anchor. - Application of plaster with design characteristics for a thickness of approx. 1.5 - 2 cm. In the case of plasters reinforced with Kimitech WALLMESH HR-HD mesh, a double corner element Kimitech WALLMESH CORNER-HD should be laid by applying one corner element before laying the mesh and one after applying the mesh layer, in order to create a package with adequate resistance characteristics.