Service Duct Leak Sealing
A common, and often difficult,
waterproofing problem is encountered where services are ducted into
a building below ground level. The problem is generated
because admission of the services is essential for the operation of
the building; however, this also often provides a route for the
ingress of water. The water often flows in through the middle
of the service pipe, but also, by capillary action, along the
outside of the service pipe.
To seal the leak in the service pipe, a choice of products may
be injected into the service duct by one of Stronghold
Preservation's trained operatives. The product expands and
adheres to the surface of the pipe, sealing the leak. This
seals the cable and pipeline penetrations permanently and
instantly, providing a watertight and gastight seal with no plugs,
connecting rings, and blocks or sealing rings.
Any water leaks on the outside of the service duct, entering via
capillary action, requires a different approach; we would generally
use a Resin Crack Injection
method, though a thorough survey is required as each situation is
different.