Crack Stitching with HeliBond. Why is it important?

HeliBond is an injectable, non-shrink, thixotropic, cementitious grout that rapidly develops high compressive bond strength. It has been specifically formulated by Helifix to achieve the highest standards required that are necessary to ensure effectiveness and structural safety of the repair undertaken using Helifix product. 

Key characteristics

  • Non-shrink grout  which exhibits excellent thixotropic properties
  • Flows easily under pressure to fill voids
  • Rapidly develops compressive strength
  • Cures to 45N/mm²
  • Ready-to-mix components supplied in two-pack sets to reduce waste

HeliBond is suitable for bonding HeliBars into most common masonry-type substrates, including brick, stone, pre-cast concrete and Aircrete blocks.

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What is a warm roof?

A warm roof is a type of roof construction which has an insulation layer above the rafters, and immediately below its weatherproof membrane. A warm roof construction has many benefits over a traditional ‘cold roof’, essentially it is a ‘breathable roof construction’, which allows moisture to escape which in turn prevents damp and any associated decay problems. A warm roof construction allows heat to be conserved within a property – without the need for a ventilation system.

A warm roof is thermally efficient and cost effective, and is commonly accepted as the best roof option for our climate within the UK. There are however, some technical challenges to consider when installing and fixing a warm roof.

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