IPA Systems

Restoration/Repair

Are you cracking under the pressure of a difficult restoration job? Crumbling in confusion as to which product to use?

IPA Systems, Inc. has the solution to all of your repair problems.

Whether your structure has deteriorated due to steel reinforcement corrosion, freeze/thaw cycles, an aggressive chemical environment, wind/water erosion, structure overload or impact damage, poor mix design, incorrect placement or curing practices – we have the product to successfully restore/repair your project.

IPA Systems, Inc. manufactures a variety of concrete and masonry repair products such as bonding agents, epoxies, grout, patching and plugging mortars, and surface conditioning and waterproofing agents. Our years of experience ensure we can provide a high quality, cost effective product for any of your repair or restoration needs.

Our "Ask the Engineer" service can provide you with prompt answers to any repair or restoration questions you may have. We look forward to working with you.

"A Restoration Success"

Cumberland College
Built in 1908, a pedestrian bridge located on the campus of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky was in need of major restoration. In 1981 the bridge was dilapidated, showing signs of severe concrete deterioration. Parts of the original reinforcing steel needed replacement and sections of the deck and pier had disintegrated. There was a gaping hole in the side of one wall – large enough in which a man could stand. The college was anxious to return the bridge to its original form, appearance and function.

IPA Systems, Inc. was pleased to accept the challenge of supplying the repair products to restore this college landmark in 1981. After a high pressure water cleaning, the loose and deteriorated concrete was chipped out. The rebar was replaced, and all surfaces were treated with DURIPAL. The missing section of the wall, the deck and the piers which were formed and poured using shear connectors, were replaced with IPANEX concrete.

IPANOL LV epoxy injection resin was used to repair the cracked parapets, and IPANOL GEL was applied to anchor the new rebar. OCTOCRETE was used for patching the parapets, beams and skirts, and transverse stiffeners under the deck between the beams. OCTOCRETE was used because of its superior ease of placement on vertical sides and the undersides of structures. Finally, DRYCON was applied as the final coating on the surfaces of the bridge as the college wanted to maintain the appearance of an old bridge in good condition.