Hydro Demolition

Hydro-Demolition

Hydro-Demolition is a technique that utilizes high-pressure water jetting in a controlled environment ,for the removal or demolition of defective / spalled concrete, providing a clean surface and suitable profile for the subsequent reinstatement/repairs and bonding of new concrete.

This is often the preferred method of removing loose, deteriorated or damaged concrete due to its safe (vibration-free) and environmentally friendly nature. Hydroclean undertakes Hydro-Demolition when breaking out defective concrete, where smaller or more detailed cutouts and removal are required and where speed, access and safety are of utmost importance. We utilise our own up to date equipment for these procedures, ensuring the most efficient and environmentally friendly operations.

Process

The process of Hydro-Demolition provide a cost and time efficient method of concrete removal, with various technical and environmental benefits:

  •  Allows for selective concrete removal, ensuring non-defective concrete remains intact
  •  Provides a cleaned and suitably prepared surface for the application of new concrete
  •  Ensures the maintained integrity of reinforcing steel
  •  Cleans chloride salts and corrosion from reinforcing steel
  •  Eliminates risk of micro cracking with structures caused by mechanical or air / percussion methods
  •  Avoids dust pollution
  •  Reduced operational downtimes for Clients
  •  Avoids risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome related injuries