Manhole Rehabilitation

Product Detail Sheet:

Mainstay® ML-72FS Fast Setting High Strength Patching Mortar (144 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Mortar Type:

Modified portland cement based mortar

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 50 pound bags

Applied Thickness:

Mainstay ML-72FS mortar may be applied from 1/2" to 5" depending on the condition of the substrate.

Coverage:

Approximately 10 square feet per bag at 1/2". Allowances should be made for waste.

Water Content:

Mix 0.75 gallons of water per 50 pound bag

Test Data:

  • Compressive Strength per ASTM C-109: >8,000 psi at 28 days
  • Bond Strength per ASTM C-882: >3,000 psi at 28 days

Suitable Applications:

  • Filling large voids in manholes or concrete walls
  • Reconstructing manhole inverts
  • Making repairs in pipes and pipe inverts
  • Rehabilitation of sanitary brick and concrete sewer structures such as manholes, lift stations, wet wells, etc.
  • Cementitious underlayment ideal for the application of Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating

Application Equipment:

Mainstay ML-72FS is typically applied by hand using a trowel.

Product Detail Sheet:

Madewell® 1312E 100% Solids Epoxy Saturant (Resin) (136 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Coating Type:

100% solids epoxy saturant

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 4.5 gallon, two component kits. Special packaging available

Applied Thickness:

Depends on fiber being saturated. This product is not designed for application without secondary reinforcement (fiber or glass flake)

Coverage:

Theoretical coverage is 1,604 square feet per gallon. Actual coverage depends on material being saturated. Allowances should be made for waste.

Mix Ratio:

Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume

Working Time:

Approximately 45 minutes at 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Suitable Applications:

  • To saturate woven glass fabric for fiberglass reinforcement as part of the Mainstay® Composite Liner FR system.
  • For use with glass, carbon, or other synthetic fiber reinforced systems for the protection and/or reinforcement of concrete, steel, wood, or composite structures.

The Mainstay® Composite Liner FR is a modification of the standard Mainstay Composite Liner manhole rehabilitation system that includes a high strength epoxy/fiberglass layer for additional strength. For information regarding physical test data, please contact us.

Product Details Sheets:

  1. Stairstep visual of Mainstay FR system layersMainstay ML-72 Sprayable Microsilica Mortar (158 KB) at 1/2"-5"
  2. Madewell® 927 Penetrating Epoxy Primer (141 KB) at 8 mils (.008") WFT
  3. First coat of Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (144 KB) at 40 mils (.040")
  4. 18 OSY (ounces per square yard) of woven glass fabric saturated with Madewell 1312E Epoxy Saturant (136 KB)
  5. Second coat of Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (144 KB) at 60 mils (.060")

Recommended For:

Brick or concrete structures that have experienced or will experience cracking caused by corrosion damage and/or freeze/thaw conditions, such as:

  • Manholes
  • Lift stations
  • Wet wells
  • Wastewater treatment plant headworks
  • Clarifiers
  • Digesters
  • Sumps
  • Sewer pipe
  • Trenches
  • Paper mills
  • Chemical processing plants

Advantages of The Mainstay Composite Liner FR

  • Increased structural integrity: the application of fiberglass reinforcement often results in a system that is stronger than the original structure.
  • Prevents cracking and structural deterioration
  • Provides a protective barrier against corrosion
  • The use of Mainstay ML-72 mortar allows the system to bond tightly to the host structure.

Madewell® Products Corporation manufactures a variety of other restoration products that are suitable for a number of applications.

Product Detail Sheets:

Brick and concrete manholes can often be restored without the use of an epoxy corrosion barrier coating. Mainstay® calcium aluminate cement mortars are designed to withstand high levels of hydrogen sulfide and prevent future attack in corroded brick and concrete structures.

Bird's eye view of severely corroded concrete manholeBird's eye view of concrete manhole lined with Mainstay calcium aluminate mortar

 Product Detail Sheets:

Ancillary Manhole Rehabilitation Products:

Recommended For:

Restoration of brick and concrete manholes experiencing corrosion with a pH of 1 or higher

Advantages of Mainstay Calcium Aluminate Cement Mortars:

  • A tool used to check mortar thickness is inserted into uncured mortarMainstay calcium aluminate cement mortars are designed to withstand corrosive environments with a pH of 1 or higher.
  • These products are specifically designed for use in moisture laden environments. Mainstay calcium aluminate products are properly applied when the surface of the concrete or brick manhole remains damp.
  • Mainstay ML-CA and ML-PF are high-build restoration mortars that can be applied to vertical manhole surfaces up to 3" thick, often restoring the manhole substrate to its original thickness.
  • The use of these high strength (>10,000 psi compressive) materials results in a restored surface that is typically stronger than the orginal structure.
  • Mainstay calcium aluminate mortars prevent leaks and groundwater infiltration in brick and concrete manholes.

Manhole rehabilitation is an efficient and low-cost alternative to replacing brick and concrete manholes that have experienced significant deterioration related to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) corrosion. Madewell® Products Corporation manufactures a variety of products ideal for manhole rehabilitation and sewer structure restoration of any kind.

  • The Mainstay® Composite Liner: The Mainstay Composite Liner is a two-component manhole rehabilitation system consisting of a high strength restoration mortar and an epoxy corrosion barrier coating that cure simultaneously to repair and protect brick and concrete manholes and other sanitary sewer structures.
  • The Mainstay Composite Liner FR: a modification of the standard Mainstay Composite Liner manhole rehabilitation system that includes a high strength epoxy/fiberglass layer for additional strength.
  • Calcium Aluminate Cement Mortars: Madewell manufactures both calcium aluminate and pure calcium aluminate cement mortars to be used as stand alone solutions for manhole rehabilitation.
  • Ancillary Manhole Rehabilitation Products: These materials include hydraulic cement mortars, epoxy primers, chimney seals, and other mortar and epoxy products that may be suitable for your application.
  • Mainstay Product Calculator: This helpful tool allows contractors to calculate mortar and epoxy quantities based on specification requirements.
  • Library: Visit our library to view product detail sheets, specifications, application guides, technical bulletins, case studies, and videos.

Product Detail Sheet:

Madewell® 1312S 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (144 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Coating Type:

100% solids, two-component epoxy coating

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 4.5 gallon, two-component kits; special packaging available

Applied Thickness:

10 to 20 mils (0.010" to 0.020") in one or two coats, depending on the application. Applications requiring thicknesses greater than 20 mils would typically be coated with either Mainstay® DS-5-S 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (20-50 mils) or Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (50-125 mils).

Coverage:

Approximately 75 square feet per gallon at 20 mils. Allowances should be made for waste.

Mix Ratio:

Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume

Working Time:

Approximately 45 minutes at 70 degrees Fahrenheit

Suitable Applications:

Use as a topcoat over Mainstay ML-72 Sprayable Microsilica Restoration Mortar for the rehabilitation of severely deteriorated concrete structures or as a stand alone product on steel surfaces with a pH of 1 or lower. Some applications include:

  • Brick and concrete manholes
  • Lift stations
  • Wet wells
  • Wastewater treatment plant headworks
  • Clarifiers
  • Digesters
  • Sumps
  • Sewer pipe
  • Trenches
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical processing plants

Application Equipment:

Visit our Application Equipment section to learn more about the equipment needed to apply this product.

Product Detail Sheet:

Mainstay® DS-5 FS Fast Set 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (170 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Coating Type:

Fast-setting, 100% solids, two-component epoxy coating

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 2 gallon, two-component kits; special packaging available

Applied Thickness:

50 to 125 mils (0.050" to 0.125") in one or two coats, depending on the application

Coverage:

Approximately 16 square feet per gallon at 100 mils. Allowances should be made for waste.

Mix Ratio:

Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume

Working Time:

Approximately two minutes at 80 degrees Fahrenheit

Suitable Applications:

Use as a topcoat over Mainstay ML-72 Sprayable Microsilica Mortar for the rehabilitation of severely deteriorated concrete structures or as a stand alone product on steel surfaces with a pH of 1 or lower. Mainstay DS-5 FS is typically used on substrates that must be placed back into immersion within a short period of time. Some applications include:

  • Brick and concrete manholes
  • Lift stations
  • Wet wells
  • Wastewater treatment plant headworks
  • Clarifiers
  • Digesters
  • Sumps
  • Sewer pipe
  • Trenches
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical processing plants

Application Equipment:

Mainstay DS-5 FS is typically applied using a brush or trowel.

Product Detail Sheet:

Mainstay® DS-5-S 100% Solids Epoxy Coating (142 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Coating Type:

100% solids, two-component epoxy coating

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 4.5 gallon, two-component kits; special packaging available

Applied Thickness:

20 to 50 mils (0.020" to 0.050") in one or two coats, depending on the application. Applications requiring thicknesses greater than 50 mils would typically be coated with Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating.

Coverage:

Approximately 80 square feet per gallon at 20 mils; approximately 360 square feet per kit at 20 mils. Allowances should be made for waste.

Mix Ratio:

Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume

Working Time:

Approximately 40 minutes at 80 degrees Fahrenheit

Suitable Applications:

Use as a topcoat over Mainstay ML-72 Sprayable Microsilica Mortar for the rehabilitation of severely deteriorated concrete structures or as a stand alone product on steel surfaces with a pH of 1 or lower. Some applications include:

  • Brick and concrete manholes
  • Lift stations
  • Wet wells
  • Wastewater treatment plant headworks
  • Clarifiers
  • Digesters
  • Sumps
  • Sewer pipe
  • Trenches
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Chemical processing plants

Application Equipment:

Visit our Application Equipment section to learn more about the equipment needed to apply this product.

Product Detail Sheet:

Madewell® 927 Penetrating Epoxy Primer & Sealer (141 KB, requires Adobe Reader)

Coating Type:

100% solids, two-component penetrating epoxy primer and sealer

Packaging:

Normally stocked in 4.5 gallon, two-component kits; special packaging available

Applied Thickness:

Madewell 927 primer is not designed to be a film-building product; no more than 1 or 2 mils should remain on the surface after application.

Coverage:

Depends on the porosity of the substrate. Coverage rates from 150 square feet per gallon on old, porous concrete to 250 square feet per gallon on new, dense concrete have been observed.

Mix Ratio:

Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume

Working Time:

Approximately 60 minutes at 70 degrees Fahrenheit

Suitable Applications:

Madewell 927 Primer is typically applied over Mainstay® ML-72 or Mainstay ML-72P Sprayable Microsilica Restoration Mortar on large structures where the mortar cannot be immediately topcoated with a corrosion barrier coating such as Mainstay DS-5 100% Solids Epoxy Coating. Some applications include:

  • Wastewater treatment plant equalization tanks
  • Wastewater treatment plant headworks
  • Lift stations
  • Wet wells
  • Brick and concrete manholes
  • Clarifiers
  • Digesters
  • Sumps

Application Equipment:

Visit our Application Equipment section to learn more about the equipment needed to apply this product.