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Firstly, What is Carbonation? Let’s hear from some of the experts in the concrete industry. “Carbonation occurs when CO2 (carbon dioxide) from the air penetrates into the porous concrete and dissolves in free water to form a mildly acidic solution. ... Read More

Let’s kick this one off with a generalisation. You know all generalisations are dodgy, right? The only dodgy thing about this one is it is a little simplistic. Apart from that, it captures an important truth for the concrete industry: ... Read More

Whether basement or above ground, concrete car parks are under a high level of situational stress. Traffic load and abrasion; carbonation from exhaust fumes; exposure to moisture-borne contaminants carried in by tyres; and for roof decks, total exposure to the ... Read More

The Holistic Solution – A Complete Concrete Waterproofing System Given the large number of situations where concrete is exposed to the elements, waterproofing is a very significant topic with broad application. We’d particularly like to focus on exposed roof ... Read More

Exposed concrete is susceptible to unsightly colour variation when wet. Combat this with AQURON 1200! What’s the challenge? It’s all too easy for bare, exposed concrete to look discoloured or dirty. Preventing staining or unevenness preserves the quality and aesthetic ... Read More