Miska expansion joints, stair treads and tactile's from Activo Maintenance Products
Figure 1, Cracked tiles from incorrect joint selection.
Activo Maintenance Products P/L, supplier and installer of Miska
expansion joints, stair treads and tactile's. Activo Maintenance Products P/L prides
itself on being able to provide prompt solutions to expansion joint problems.
A recent request by one of its Sydney based clients to assist resolve an issue in a
tiled floor area. Activo attended the site and found the following;
- The existing tiles had been installed without the appropriate expansion joint.
- A substitute control joint had been chosen for a myriad of reasons not least cost.
- The suspended slab had moved during its normal and expected thermal and life cycle.
- All tiles within 1mtre either side of the expansion joint had lifted.
- A major trip issue with the potential to cost far more in litigation and insurance claims was clearly evident.
Activo Maintenance Products P/L reported back to the client and offered the following proposal;
- Removal of existing control joint and affected tiles.
- Installation of Miska MFA75 throughout the whole joint area.
- Replacement of tiles.
Results
- Works completed with minimal disruption in less than 24 hours.
- Satisfied tenant.
- Satisfied landlord.
- Happy customers.
Whenever you are putting in a flooring system and there is any doubt regarding the
appropriate joint type and expansion joint required, call in the experts, call in
Activo Maintenance Products P/L. We will assist you in ensuring that flooring works
have the correct expansion joint system installed on time and without drama.
Figure 2, MFA75 installed, once the tiles are in no more problems.
For further information contact:
Activo Maintenance Products Pty Ltd
phone: 03 9787 0166
fax: 03 9787 0250
web: www.activo.com.au
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