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For most people, their home is their
single largest investment. For most commercial businesses and
industrial customers their facility/physical plant is their largest
asset. We work with our customers, from Fortune 100 Industrial Giants to
residential, to maintain the long term value of these investments.
The American Concrete Institute recommends that all exterior concrete surfaces be treated with a waterproofing surface sealer to minimize the weathering effects of water/sodium penetration cycles, the cause of 90-95% of damage we repair. If properly maintained and protected from the elements concretes’ lifespan is indefinite. Once water penetration saturates the concrete surface and temperatures drop below freezing, the water molecules trapped in the substrate expand as they freeze and the structural integrity of the concrete is cracked at the surface and down to the depth of the water penetration. This expansion leads to more water being let in and increasing the effects of the next subsequent freeze. Particles of the surface are swept away in runoff water eventually exposing the large aggregate layer below. Sodium ion penetration from de-icing salt increases this effect and accelerates the damaging cycle of freeze/thaw. Surface damage is bad enough but cracking damage can lead to further problems. Left unattended, the cracking allows water to undermine the base and can lead to settling/shifting damage requiring more expense to repair.
Repair to these damages done early in the lifespan of the concrete can save the need for a replacement, literally saving the owner thousands of dollars.
If damages have gone too for repairs to be cost effective; we can design, plan and install a replacement to meet your needs.
In short, we are here to help you maintain the value of your largest investments. Call us today to evaluate any project.
Phone: 423-593-7413 or email: info@concreterepairspecialist.com
The American Concrete Institute recommends that all exterior concrete surfaces be treated with a waterproofing surface sealer to minimize the weathering effects of water/sodium penetration cycles, the cause of 90-95% of damage we repair. If properly maintained and protected from the elements concretes’ lifespan is indefinite. Once water penetration saturates the concrete surface and temperatures drop below freezing, the water molecules trapped in the substrate expand as they freeze and the structural integrity of the concrete is cracked at the surface and down to the depth of the water penetration. This expansion leads to more water being let in and increasing the effects of the next subsequent freeze. Particles of the surface are swept away in runoff water eventually exposing the large aggregate layer below. Sodium ion penetration from de-icing salt increases this effect and accelerates the damaging cycle of freeze/thaw. Surface damage is bad enough but cracking damage can lead to further problems. Left unattended, the cracking allows water to undermine the base and can lead to settling/shifting damage requiring more expense to repair.
Repair to these damages done early in the lifespan of the concrete can save the need for a replacement, literally saving the owner thousands of dollars.
If damages have gone too for repairs to be cost effective; we can design, plan and install a replacement to meet your needs.
In short, we are here to help you maintain the value of your largest investments. Call us today to evaluate any project.
Phone: 423-593-7413 or email: info@concreterepairspecialist.com
Posted by David Gordon at 6/23/2011 6:36 PM 
Categories: Sealers, Damaged Concrete, Welcome, Technical Consultation
Tags: welcome crack repairs resurfacing sealers
Categories: Sealers, Damaged Concrete, Welcome, Technical Consultation
Tags: welcome crack repairs resurfacing sealers
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