Solving Finishing Problems
Available paste in the mixture and available window of time both affect the ability to finish concrete.
View ArticleComparing EPS and XPS Insulation
EPS and XPS solid insulation have been used in construction. This author cites evidence to compare the two.
View ArticleBeneath the City
To waterproof concrete in this massive tunnel, an integral waterproofing admixture was added to the concrete.
View ArticleAggregate Moisture Webinar
Presentation discusses how aggregate moisture is handled as an industry practice and the technically correct procedures for moisture adjustments.
View ArticleAir Barrier Live at World of Concrete
A review of one of World of Concrete's newest live events, Air Barrier Live.
View ArticlePecora System Protects Building Envelope
The XL-Perm Air, Vapor, and Water Barrier System from Pecora consists of fully engineered and compatible products that work in tandem to provide complete protection for your building envelope.
View ArticleW.R. Meadows Concrete Sealing Compound
Intraguard, a water-based, penetrating concrete sealing compound for exterior concrete surfaces, is specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces.
View ArticleEull’s Manhole Shield
For years, concrete product fabricators have been trying to build a better “mousetrap” to keep manholes properly maintained and free of water intrusion. Today, Eull’s Manufacturing introduces a...
View ArticleMiraPrime Aqua-Blok XL
Clear single component odorless water-based penetrating colloidal silicate liquid primer.
View ArticleASTM C309 Requirements in an Advanced Industry
Though appropriate for its time, the Standard Test Method for Water Loss Through Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing Compounds for Concrete – or ASTM C309 – was developed when finishing techniques had not...
View ArticleThe LiquiDAM Penetrating Moisture Vapor
TEC The LiquiDAM Penetrating Moisture Vapor Barrier delivers less than .1 permeability of water vapor through the membrane.
View ArticleWaterproofing Shotcrete
Waterproofing shotcrete can be challenging, but when done correctly, it saves time and money, while also allowing for considerable design flexibility.
View ArticleSite Conditions and Installing Decorative Overlays
Manufacturer specifications for decorative overlays will describe when to install their system based on such factors as exposure conditions, subfloor types, the age and moisture content of the slab,...
View ArticleSelf-Leveling Overlays for Fast, Flat Floors
Using a self-leveling underlayment instead of finishing a concrete floor, especially in combination with a moisture-mitigation system, solves many problems. The concrete contractor simply leaves the...
View ArticleConcrete Sealer
KreteTek’s Ghostshield Siloxa-Tek 8500 is a high performing, Department of Transportation approved concrete sealer designed to reduce water and moisture intrusion.
View ArticleCuring: Blankets or Curing Compound?
On the CC LinkedIn group page, this question on curing was posed and, boy, did we get some answers!
View ArticleWater-Based Clear Penetrating Sealing Compound
INTRAGUARD is a water-based, penetrating concrete sealing compound.
View ArticleWeather-resistive Barrier Strips
Fortifiber Building Systems Group announces the availability of Super Jumbo Tex Detail Strips.
View ArticleRust-Oleum Zinsser Watertite Paint
Zinsser Watertite LX Mold and Mildew-Proof Waterproofing Paint forms an impermeable barrier to water on concrete or masonry surfaces.
View ArticleKreteTek Ghostshield Sealer
DOT-approved concrete sealer Ghostshield Siloxa-Tek 8500 is designed to reduce water and moisture intrusion.
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