Concrete Protection
Once the required concrete repairs have been completed and the structural integrity has been restored, a protective system should be installed to protect the repairs and extend the longevity of the structure.
Some common methods of Concrete Protection are:
Sealing & Waterproofing
The intent of sealing concrete is to prevent the infiltration of liquids. Sealers will penetrate the top surface of the concrete and help to densify it, causing it to repel water. Waterproofing usually refers to a more typical, membrane type product that is built up on the concrete surface. Elastomeric membranes are very good at bridging cracks and tolerating thermal movement.
Industrial Coatings and Protective Layers
These types of protection can be use for primary or secondary containment. Epoxies, Vinyl Esters and Polyurethanes are examples. These systems can be sprayed, brushed or troweled into place. Some systems can withstand 98% sulphuric acid or caustics with a pH of 14.
Some common methods of Concrete Protection are:
Sealing & Waterproofing
The intent of sealing concrete is to prevent the infiltration of liquids. Sealers will penetrate the top surface of the concrete and help to densify it, causing it to repel water. Waterproofing usually refers to a more typical, membrane type product that is built up on the concrete surface. Elastomeric membranes are very good at bridging cracks and tolerating thermal movement.
Industrial Coatings and Protective Layers
These types of protection can be use for primary or secondary containment. Epoxies, Vinyl Esters and Polyurethanes are examples. These systems can be sprayed, brushed or troweled into place. Some systems can withstand 98% sulphuric acid or caustics with a pH of 14.