Aged Care for Concrete Floors!

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 Institute of Health and Welfare

“The number of people aged 65 years or older (65+) living in New Zealand is likely to hit 1 million by 2028” — Statistics New Zealand
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What does this have to do with concrete?

Healthcare and aged care institutions pose specific challenges for concrete floor slabs. Bodily fluids pose a significant risk, as they can readily seep through carpet or vinyl joints and work their way into the concrete’s porosity. Once there, they are impossible to permanently remove.
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Have you smelt that musty and regrettable odour of older aged care homes? It is typically caused by bacterial growth in the floor slabs, and the only effective way to address it is to remove the slabs. Not a practical option in most cases.
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In Australasia, one result of the increase in aged care institutions is an improvement in the overall quality of new facilities compared with those from the ’70s and ’80s that are still in service. Competition has become fiercer, and aged care providers have stepped up to the mark by offering improved lifestyle choices.

It’s unthinkable that these higher-quality residences should be marred in the mid- to long-term by unremovable ambient odours. What sort of legacy will be left by the decisions of the design and construction teams?

Can the concrete be protected?

Advanced, effective protection can be achieved with penetrating hydrogel treatments. These internally seal the concrete’s porosity, preventing the ingress of contaminants and immobilising moisture and vapour movement within the concrete. This provides the reassurance of permanent protection for the concrete.

Hydrogels do not support bacterial growth, are nil VOC, water-based, and environmentally friendly.

No bacteria in the concrete’s porosity = no bacterial odour.
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MARKHAM offers specific hydrogel protection for flooring in hygiene-sensitive projects. This provides the ultimate sub-floor hygiene for concrete floors in aged care and healthcare!
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If you’re involved with the design or construction of aged care facilities and retirement independent living units, get in touch today!

BONUS! Make residential unit slabs pet-friendly using the same technology!