INNOVATIVE CONCRETE PRODUCT FOR LUXURY HOTEL

INNOVATION

abe Construction Chemicals supplied concrete fairing and repair products for the construction of the five green star-rated Radisson Red Hotel in the Oxford Park precinct now being developed in Rosebank, Johannesburg, by Intaprop, with Concor as the main contractor.

Rens Pelser, technical sales consultant for abe, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, says abe’s durarep FC fairing compound was applied by Concor to enhance the appearance of the finishes of all exposed concrete columns and the exposed, off-shutter concrete surfaces of the precinct’s Radisson Red Hotel, with durarep FR fibre-reinforced mortar used to deal with concrete imperfections. The upmarket hotel, which opened in August 2021, has 222 rooms and features a wide variety of ultra-modern, high-tech amenities.

The two abe products were previously used for the construction of the BPSA head office and other buildings which formed part of an earlier phase of the multi-million-rand Oxford Parks development in Oxford Rd, between Eastwood and Rosebank Sts in Rosebank.

SINGLE SOLUTION

“durarep FC is a single-component, polymer-modified, cementitious compound that provides a fair-faced finish to concrete and masonry, and can also close blowholes prior to the application of protective coatings. The compound only requires the addition of a minimal amount of water for mixing. It’s easy to apply and requires no priming or curing to ensure excellent bonding to concrete and masonry structures. durarep FC also contains no chlorides and can be used for vertical and overhead applications,” says Pelser. “durarep FR is a polymer-modified, cement-based mortar that’s widely used to repair voids and honeycombed areas of concrete. The product, which is also chloride-free, provides high ultimate strength and has four to six times stronger resistance to abrasion than plain rendering. durarep FR doesn’t shrink and is easy to apply and, because it’s pre-blended, constant quality and performance are ensured,” he adds.

The vibrant mixed-use Oxford Parks precinct has become a focal point along Oxford Rd and currently houses five buildings on a master basement structure. All the precinct buildings are constructed to be compliant with green star design requirements. “abe is likely to supply more concrete products for the rest of the construction of the Oxford Parks project,” says Pelser.

(Above and top): Concrete-enhancing and repair products supplied by abe Construction Chemicals were used for the construction by Concor of the new Radisson Red Hotel, part of the vibrant mixed-use Oxford Parks precinct in Rosebank, Johannesburg.