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Concrete placement - waiting for concrete to dry

Waiting for concrete to dry?

Concrete drying time is an issue for toppings, impermeable coatings, and floor coverings

There are many situations where concrete slabs and elements must be completely dry throughout before application of further coatings, toppings, or coverings. How long does...

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Moisture control is necessary within concrete

Challenges: Waterproofing membrane failure.

Why is moisture so important to control?

Here are a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control is fundamental to...

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Cracks

Cracking, Sealing, and Healing

How does all concrete have self-healing capabilities?

Let’s start at the start!   What causes Concrete Cracking? Concrete can succumb to cracking in a whole lot of ways. Surprisingly, much of it...

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Aged care floor slabs under flooring need protection against contamination - wrap the processes into one

Wrap It Into One!

Multiple benefits - one treatment

How can we wrap multiple processes into one? So here’s the situation. You’re building an aged care complex (or maybe a hospital or laboratory) and...

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Clocks

Construction Schedules?

Making up for lost time!

You’ve noticed? Construction schedules aren’t slacking off. And the way the ’20s are rolling, we’re all running faster than ever to make up time. Markham...

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MARKHAM precast concrete admixtures in use at a production yard

Curing Precast Concrete?

What could possibly go wrong?

No doubt you know that high-quality curing actually helps concrete last longer. You’re probably very conscious of high-pressure timeframes and stringent budgets. Challenges for the...

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Moisture control is necessary within concrete

Is moisture disrupting your waterproofing membrane?

Why is moisture so important to control?

Here are a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control is fundamental to...

Read More.

Aged care floors face particular hygiene challenges

Aged Care for Concrete Floors!

Aged care floor slabs need to withstand particular challenges...

Aged care residential needs are increasing. “Over this period [1995-2025], the share of population aged 65 and over rose from 12% to 18%.” — Australian...

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Treating-floor

Concrete Moisture Control!

What are the options?

Moisture migration in concrete causes serious issues under direct-stick floor coverings. DID YOU KNOW that concrete dries at about 25mm thickness per MONTH? Are you...

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Direct stick flooring on concrete in a retail outlet

Challenges – Concrete Moisture Control

Higher construction speeds are driving concrete moisture control issues.

In the construction industry, moisture control in concrete is most commonly discussed in the context of the floor coverings, particularly vinyl. Moisture exiting the concrete...

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