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Chapter 4
Miscellaneous Structural Support Products
CHAPTER 4
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURAL SUPPORT PRODUCTS
4.4.1.1 Advantages
• Ideal to reinforce the inside face of block walls
and prevent further bowing in the middle
• Optional
ArmorLock
™
system
resists
movement at the top of the wall
• Flexible material allows the strap to contour
tight against the wall
• May be installed around obstructions on the
wall such as piping, electric conduit and HVAC
ductwork
• Completed installations are suitable for painting
• Low profile system can be concealed by wall
framing
4.4.2 Installation Steps
Step 1
– Prepare the wall surface for the
CarbonArmor strap. Concrete surfaces must be
structurally sound and free from contaminants
such as dust, dirt, or oil. Surfaces must be
mechanically abraded to remove protrusions
from the wall that may trap air behind the
installed CarbonArmor strap
(Figure 4.4.2.a1)
.
Step 2
– Measure the wall and cut strap to
proper length
(Figure 4.4.2.a2)
.
Step 3
– Thorough and complete mixing of
the epoxy is critical for the performance of the
product. Mix with a wooden paint stirrer for
at least two minutes until a consistent color is
achieved. Scrape the mixing container sides and
bottom and mix until no stripes, streaks or color
variations are visible. Do not mix more material
than may be applied within 30 minutes. Apply
mixed resin to the prepared surface using the
roller provided
(Figure 4.4.2.a3)
.
Figure 4.4.2.a1
Figure 4.4.2.a2
Figure 4.4.2.a3