Image Gallery showing the Investigation & Repair of Corroded Steel Frame Stanchion Legs of a BISF House.
Spalling or broken render can be a sign of stanchion issues.Corrosion is more likely to occur at the stanchion baseIn order to access the steel stanchions, the exterior wall surface must be cut away to allow access.Side stanchions are are generally less prone to corrosion but as shown here, it can occur.A large area of external side wall has been removed to allow full access.Exterior render is first cut away to expose the stanchion leg and corner diagonal support brace. Visible signs of cracking to the render at the lower corners of the building can sometimes indicate the presence of underlying corrosion to the stanchion.Poor quality insulation pulp can be seen inside cavityModerate corrosion to corner stanchionExposed stanchion showing remnants of metal lath render supportCorrosion can also affect diaganol bracingSevere surface corrosion to lower stanchion.Severe corrosion.Corrosion to lower stanchion leg and base plateExternal breaking up or spalling of concrete at low level corner sections should always be investigated.Corrosion is most commonly caused by water ingressDeep crack to plinth caused by corroded stanchion legClose up of severe corrosion to diaganol support braceStanchion base plateDegradation and spalling of concrete foundation plithCorner brace coated with protective layer of paintGround floor showing foundation plinth and diaganol support brace.Treated lower corner stanchion.Corrosion protection applied to 1st floor stanchion. protecteThe damaged section of stanchion is cut away and replacedSimple repair process of lower stanchionThe corroded section is cut away and replaced with a new section of box steelRust prevention to replacement sectionCorrosion can sometimes damage the concrete foundation which must be repairedIn this case, the concrete covers the new stanchion base which has been protected by a corrosion resistant coveingView of side stanchion and raised base pad.Rotted timber inner wall frame.The Crittal Hope steel windows frames that house the upvc glazing units, sit in between the vertical stanchions of the building that run from top to bottom of the entire house. The frames are screwed or bolted into the stanchions which helps to provide the overall structure with rigidity.Workers
Steel frame corrosion and stanchion repairs
The chances of your BISF property suffering from severe corrosion to the frame stanchions is fortunately very rare but it does happen, especially if your property is built in an exposed location or has been poorly maintained.
Some construction types do tend to suffer from corrosion more than others for a wide variety of reasons but what should you do and which company can you turn to when you need to undertake repairs?
Fortunately help is at hand, Structural Repairs Ltd are a company who specialise in all aspects of steel framed house investigation and repair to a wide range of non-traditional properties including, Trusteel & BISF houses to name a few.
Structural steel Repairs ltd, has a wide range of expertise in all aspects of structural property repairs for both the private and public sector. Unlike some companies, Structural Repairs Ltd offer their services to individual homeowners who require their services and you would be provided with the same high quality level of personal service that the company provides. You can find out more about the full range of services offered, by visiting structural-repairs.co.uk in the link provided.
The company itself is based in Southampton and serves the majority of southern England. Other areas of the UK can be covered depending on the scale and criteria of each individual undertaking. This does not necessarily exclude individual homeowners or housing services outside this region who may require the assistance and expertise of Structural Repairs Ltd, as the viability of each project is assessed on an individual case by case basis.
If you require the services of Structural Repairs Ltd, then please contact Mr Alex Meagre 023 8166 1411 to discuss your requirements.
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