// Products · Specified Materials

The materials
we specify.

Our default repair system is built around the Fosroc Renderoc range, the market-standard EN 1504 concrete-repair system in the UK. Below are the products we most commonly specify, why we choose them, and where each one fits in a repair.

Note. Product data below is summarised from Fosroc technical datasheets for reference only. Always refer to the current manufacturer data sheet for application. All Fosroc, Renderoc, Nitoprime, Nitomortar, Patchroc and Dekguard trademarks belong to Fosroc International Ltd.

// P01 · Fosroc
Structural Repair Mortar

Renderoc HB45

High-strength, fibre-reinforced hand-applied repair mortar

Renderoc HB45, Structural Repair Mortar
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A polymer-modified, fibre-reinforced, high-build cementitious mortar for reinstating reinforced concrete. Our default choice for columns, beams and soffits where an R4 structural repair is required.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-3 · Class R4
Compressive strength
> 45 MPa (50 MPa @ 28 days)
Bond strength (pull-off)
> 2.0 MPa
Application thickness
10 to 80 mm (vertical) · 10 to 70 mm (overhead) in a single layer
Application method
Hand-applied or wet-sprayed
Packaging
25 kg bag · ~1.4 m² per bag at 10 mm
// When we use it
  • Reinstating spalled or broken-out concrete on structural elements
  • Overhead soffit repairs where a high-build vertical mortar is needed
  • Column and beam patch repairs following reinforcement treatment
// P02 · Fosroc
Reinforcement Primer

Nitoprime Zincrich Plus

Single-component zinc-rich epoxy primer for exposed reinforcement

Nitoprime Zincrich Plus, Reinforcement Primer
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A single-pack zinc-rich epoxy primer applied to reinforcement after cleaning to SA 2½. Provides active galvanic protection and passivates the steel prior to reinstatement.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-7 · Method 11.1
Type
Single-component metallic zinc-rich epoxy
Recommended DFT
40 microns per coat (100 microns wet)
Coverage
~8 m² per litre
Touch-dry / overcoat
1 hour / 2 hours @ 20 °C
Packaging
800 mL and 1.9 L
// When we use it
  • Priming exposed reinforcement immediately after grit-blast cleaning
  • Every corrosion repair prior to reinstatement in a Renderoc mortar
  • Where a fire-safety-compliant reinforcement primer is required (LU Standard 1-085)
// P03 · Fosroc
Anti-Carbonation Coating

Dekguard S

Protective coating against CO₂, chlorides and moisture

Dekguard S, Anti-Carbonation Coating
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A protective coating applied to the whole element after repair. Provides a barrier to atmospheric CO₂ (arresting further carbonation) and to chloride ingress. Part of the Renderoc repair system.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-2 · Principles 1.3, 2.2, 8.2
Protects against
CO₂, chloride ions, oxygen, water
Substrates
New and repaired reinforced concrete
Finish
Matt · pigmented
// When we use it
  • After completing carbonation-driven repairs, applied to the whole element
  • Marine and coastal structures at risk of further chloride ingress
  • Extending the service life of car park decks and façades post-repair
// P04 · Fosroc
Crack-Bridging Coating

Dekguard Elastic

Elastomeric coating that accommodates future movement

Dekguard Elastic, Crack-Bridging Coating
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A crack-bridging elastomeric acrylic coating for elements where further movement or hairline cracking is expected. Common on ASR-affected structures being monitored, and on façades with a history of thermal cracking.

// Specification
Type
Elastomeric acrylic protective coating
Elongation
High, bridges dynamic cracks
Colour
Available in a range of pigmented finishes
Use with
Nitoprime DG primer (silane-siloxane)
// When we use it
  • ASR-affected structures under expansion monitoring
  • Façades and elements with ongoing thermal or shrinkage cracking
  • Where a decorative, colour-matched finish is required over the repair
// P05 · Fosroc
Structural Epoxy Mortar

Nitomortar S

High-strength epoxy repair for severe or thin-section reinstatement

Nitomortar S, Structural Epoxy Mortar
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A three-component epoxy resin mortar for high-strength, chemically resistant reinstatement. Selected where a cementitious repair is inappropriate, thin sections, harsh chemical exposure, or where early strength is critical.

// Specification
Type
Solvent-free epoxy resin mortar
Compressive strength
Very high, > 70 MPa typical
Chemical resistance
Excellent (acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons)
Application
Trowel-applied, thin to moderate sections
// When we use it
  • Chemical process areas where acid/alkali exposure is expected
  • Thin-section repairs where a cementitious mortar would fail
  • Post-fire repairs where high early strength is required
// P06 · Fosroc
Flowable Micro-Concrete

Renderoc RG (LA)

Non-shrink micro-concrete for congested reinforcement

Renderoc RG (LA), Flowable Micro-Concrete
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A high-strength, free-flowing micro-concrete for reinstating structural elements where placement space is restricted or the reinforcement is congested. Poured into formwork rather than trowelled.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-3 · Class R4
Type
Cementitious, non-shrink, flowable micro-concrete
Application
Poured into formwork; ideal for full-section reinstatement
Best for
Column encasement, deep pockets, congested rebar
// When we use it
  • Full-section column or beam reinstatement
  • Where hand-applied mortar cannot reach behind reinforcement
  • Larger-volume placements requiring flow around dense bar arrangements
// P07 · Fosroc
Crack Injection Resin

Nitofill LV

Low-viscosity epoxy for structural crack injection

Nitofill LV, Crack Injection Resin
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A two-part, low-viscosity epoxy resin for pressure-injection into fine structural cracks. Restores monolithic behaviour by bonding both faces of the crack and blocking water ingress.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-5
Type
Two-part, solvent-free epoxy
Viscosity
Low — penetrates cracks from ~0.2 mm
Compressive strength
> 60 MPa
Application
Port-and-seal pressure injection
// When we use it
  • Fine, non-moving structural cracks in concrete
  • Restoring monolithic behaviour after cracking
  • Beams, columns and slabs where crack sealing alone isn't enough
// P08 · Fosroc
Crack Injection Resin

Nitofill TH

Thixotropic polyurethane for wet or moving cracks

Nitofill TH, Crack Injection Resin
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A flexible polyurethane injection resin for cracks that are wet, actively leaking, or subject to minor thermal or shrinkage movement. Reacts on contact with water to form a tough, flexible seal.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-5
Type
Single-part polyurethane, water-reactive
Behaviour
Flexible seal, accommodates minor movement
Application
Port-and-seal pressure injection
// When we use it
  • Wet or actively-leaking cracks
  • Basement or substructure water ingress
  • Cracks with residual thermal or shrinkage movement
// P09 · Helifix
Helical Reinforcement Bar

HeliBar

Stainless steel helical bar for crack stitching

HeliBar, Helical Reinforcement Bar
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A high-tensile stainless steel helical bar bonded into pre-cut slots across a crack, restoring tensile capacity and restraining further movement. Standard product for façade and wall crack stitching.

// Specification
Material
Austenitic stainless steel (Grade 304 or 316)
Diameters
6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm nominal
Tensile strength
> 1,100 N/mm²
Installation
Bonded into cut slots with Helifix HeliBond grout
// When we use it
  • Crack stitching across masonry or concrete walls
  • Restraining diagonal or vertical structural cracks
  • Discrete, low-disruption reinforcement of façades and lintels
// P10 · Fosroc
Chloride-Resistant Coating

Dekguard S200

Marine-grade coating for chloride exposure

Dekguard S200, Chloride-Resistant Coating
Illustration · Fosroc International Ltd
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A high-build acrylic protective coating with enhanced resistance to chloride ion penetration. Specified on coastal, marine and de-icing-salt-exposed structures where a standard anti-carbonation coating isn't enough.

// Specification
Standard
BS EN 1504-2 · Principles 1.3, 2.2, 8.2
Protects against
Chlorides, CO₂, water ingress
Finish
Matt, pigmented
Substrates
Concrete in marine and coastal environments
// When we use it
  • Coastal balconies, marine structures, harbour walls
  • Car park decks exposed to de-icing salt run-off
  • Whole-element protection where chloride ingress is the primary risk
// Specification support

Need a spec for your project?

We'll write a project-specific repair specification citing appropriate Fosroc products, method statements and BS EN 1504 references. Ideal for consulting engineers preparing tender documents.

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Specialist diagnosis and repair of reinforced concrete affected by chemical attack (chlorides, carbonation, sulphates, ASR), reinforcement corrosion and fire damage. Investigation, breakout, treatment and full reinstatement, one accountable team.

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