Cornices are an essential part of a building's aesthetics and appearance, since they are an outer decorative element. Despite being an easy task, Cornice renovation has always been plagued with delays not because it's expensive but because of the high costs associated with assembling and renting aerial work platforms. By using double/half rope safety techniques, such costs are reduced, resulting in a quick and reasonably priced Cornice renovation.
Whether it's a partial or full Cornice renovation, Edil Technology is able to perform the work with maximum precision and professionalism. A step-by-step guide to renovation and maintenance.
9.1. The Cornice renovation and maintenance services:
9.1.1. Preliminary works on the Detaching Elements:
Check the stability of the affected parts.
Corroded elements should be cleaned and removed (brush rusty metal parts or broken concrete or masonry).
9.1.2. Pilot Treatment:
Make sure the anti-rust products applied to iron bars or specialized anti-corrosion products applied to concrete are effective by applying the correct course treatment.
9.1.3. Full Treatment:
Treat all corroded elements.
9.1.4. Repairing deteriorated parts:
Specifically designed materials are used in the reconstruction of demolished parts; e.g., fibre-reinforced thixotropic mortar, which ensures full bonding between the old and new parts.
9.1.5. Finish:
Two layers of high-quality finishing/painting should be applied.
It is important to schedule restoration work as soon as possible in order to minimize the likelihood of worsening the corroded elements, where plasters and/or concrete blocks fall off, endangering people's lives and causing extensive damage to the structure. As cornices wear out, they become highly unstable and increase the risk (especially in high floors) of building materials falling, bringing with them all the debris. In addition, damaged cornices, even if they are still stable, adversely affect the economic value of the building.