What “permanent repair” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
Permanent should be measured by outcomes — and compared properly in the Selection Guide.
“Permanent” should be defined by performance, not marketing. The most practical definition is simple: a repair is permanent if it significantly reduces repeat interventions at the same location over time.
Use these checks
- Does it recur? Track recurrence at the same location.
- How often do you revisit? Reduced revisits is the win.
- Is the failure mode addressed? Surface patch won’t fix structural issues.
- Does it hold under load? High loading exposes weak interfaces fast.
Permanent doesn’t mean “never again”. It means the repeat cycle is broken for the environment and defect type.