Why is dynamic crack bridging important for car parks?
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Why is dynamic crack bridging important for car parks?
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Car parks are flexible structures; they vibrate and move as cars drive over them. 'Dynamic' crack bridging means the deck coating can stretch and recover repeatedly over a moving crack without fatigue. A rigid coating would crack under this cyclic movement, leading to leaks. We specify flexible PU or PMMA systems that can handle this dynamic stress, ensuring the deck remains waterproof even as it moves.
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