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This is something of a sequel to our article on early concrete cracking, which discusses the use of hydrogel for enhanced curing, resulting in enhanced durability. You might be thinking, “If only I knew about this before we poured … ... Read More

What is ‘Low Cover’, in the Context of Concrete? “Concrete cover, in reinforced concrete, is the least distance between the surface of embedded reinforcement and the outer surface of the concrete.” (Wikipedia) ‘Low cover’ refers to insufficient distance between the ... Read More

If you’ve driven into a multi-level car park recently you’ve probably heard the shriek of your vehicle and others, as the tyres rubbed on the coated floor. It’s a sad fact that car park floor coatings are generally noisy. ... Read More

In the late 1980’s, the asset management team at Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport approached Aquron Corporation, with a request for a two-in-one ‘Paver sealer and joint stabilizer’. They were looking for an environmentally friendly product to protect pavers ... Read More

Download the overview. 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 slabs as a prime example, ... Read More

Here’s a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control are fundamental to the concrete curing process – both moisture related. Concrete dries at about 25mm per month from ... Read More

The question of environmental impact, and environmental responsibility, is a major one. Whether you’re working in a sensitive environmental zone, or are concerned about the bigger picture of impact on the planet, we’d like to reassure you of the benefits ... Read More

“It’s designed to cope with the conditions” … we hear this all the time, and what we want to get across is that it’s not slanting your design to put additional protection in place. Concrete is a natural material and ... Read More

For new concrete, on any construction project, Markham recommends the use of Aquron hydrogel treatments. These significantly improve hydration, reducing shrinkage, resulting in a higher quality finish and maximised service life. You can read more about these benefits here and ... Read More

Chlorides are reactive chemicals which enter concrete with constant movement of moisture in and out of the capillary pores. Chlorides, together with oxygen, reach the embedded steel and set up electro-chemical corrosion in the rebar. Untreated steel corrosion will very ... Read More

As you probably know, Aquron penetrating concrete hydrogels are an advanced solution for concrete remediation and durability. Aquron hydrogels penetrate deep into the porosity of the concrete, sealing against the ingress of contaminants, and immobilising moisture-borne reactants. As a long-term ... Read More

Concrete ceilings are sometimes selected for ‘industrial’ interior decors, or to give a modern contemporary look, perhaps in conjunction with drop-down lighting. The soffits of suspended slabs may be left bare to form the ceiling, for aesthetics or for a ... Read More

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