Dive summary:
- Tilt-up concrete panels almost always have dings, pinholes or other defects that can be patched but not ignored.
- On average, 15% of a panel will need touch-ups, and a product called WunderFixx will allow painting three hours after application, repair contractors say.
- Samuel Express Tilt Patch Inc., which is based in the Southeast but works nationally, finds the product the best it has worked with, drying quickly and allowing for a smooth, sanded finish.
From the article:
Some tilt-up buildings might require as little as 5% of the wall to be patched where others may require up to 100%. ...