Masonry restorationRepair and stabilisation of structures
Masonry restoration involves measures to stabilise, reinforce and repair buildings and structures. The choice of methods is determined by the specific requirements of the structure and the project, as well as the existing constraints.
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Masonry restoration Repair and rehabilitation of buildings
PORR’s services include the repair, refurbishment and structural improvement of structures made of concrete, masonry and natural stone. The work encompasses, amongst other things, bridges, dams, hydraulic structures, as well as historic buildings and structures.
Special requirements arise when carrying out works on existing buildings and when implementing safety measures on civil engineering and hydraulic structures. Planning and execution are carried out taking into account the relevant structural, statical and project-specific constraints.
In addition to masonry renovation, PORR carries out services relating to subsoil and foundation stabilisation. These include, for example, shotcrete work, retrofitting foundations, anchoring as well as jet grouting.
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Applications
Our areas of expertise in masonry restoration include:
- Jointing and masonry work
- Nailing
- Natural stonework
- Concrete work
- Jetcrete
- Core drilling
- Grouting
- Retrofitting foundations
- Subsoil
- Foundation stabilisation
Benefits / Features
- Planning: Flexible adaptation to project-specific requirements.
- Service portfolio: A combination of special civil engineering and masonry restoration.
- Execution: Certified specialist staff and standardised work processes.
Quality assurance
Qualifications and Certifications
The rehabilitation, repair and stabilisation of structures made of concrete, masonry and natural stone form part of PORR’s range of services. The work includes, amongst other things, masonry and concrete rehabilitation, including stabilisation measures.
Specialists in the fields of concrete repair, masonry refurbishment and special civil engineering are available to carry out this work. Qualifications and certifications, such as jet-blasting licences and SIVV certificates, complement the range of technical services.
The rehabilitation of bridges, buildings, civil engineering structures and historic buildings is carried out in accordance with the relevant technical, structural and project-specific requirements. In addition to masonry rehabilitation, PORR carries out services for subsoil and foundation stabilisation, such as shotcrete work, retrofitting of foundations, anchoring and jet blasting.
Standards and regulations
Work is carried out in accordance with the following regulations, amongst others:
- DIN EN 1996 (masonry)
- WTA technical data sheets
- ZTV-ING
- European Technical Assessments (ETA)
