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Why Seal My Concrete?
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Article: Why seal my concrete ? Is it necessary ?
Good Questions !
What you do to your concrete in the first 45 days, can determine it?s life for the next 30 years !
What you do after 45 days may save it !
Let?s get right to the point. If it wasn?t important and many times mandatory to seal concrete, then why have concrete scientists, architects and material engineers been sealing concrete for 50 years ? Here?s why, because it is a fact, not somebody?s opinion that sealing concrete protects, strengthens and improves overall life and appearance. Problem here is contractors and finishers have not or will not take the time to complete the job. There is an old attitude with concrete placement and that is to put it down and get out, usually to the next job. Always fighting time, weather and money do not make it easier to get quality work. When there is a great market for this field, which there is, then why mess with the details if another bigger better paying job is around the corner. Did you know that concrete is the world?s second most used resource other than water, yeah # 2. Consequently inferior work follows such a trend.
Point in case, whenever you see good condition concrete after years have gone by, makes you wonder what they did to preserve it so well. The key is to do it right in the beginning or treat it as soon as possible no matter what the age or condition. If you have the ability to control the cure then seal, this will always be the best scenario, but don?t get discouraged if it is right now or 50 years old, you can still step in and deter future problems.
In addition to the physical properties of concrete the chemical properties are often overlooked until damage is beyond repair or expensive to rectify. In actuality physical deterioration is usually caused by workmanship or the lack of quality chemical concrete property protection. In other words?a good sealer.
Let us close with some facts and tidbits that should hit home. We encourage you to call us to discuss your need. We are here to answer questions not just sell sealers. · Sealing Concrete with V-SEAL densifies and strengthens new concrete 10-15 % and 50-65% in deteriorated concrete · Finishes the job, completes closure, chemically links w/concrete substrate · Significantly prevents intrusion of impurities: Examples o Chlorides ( salts, salt in the air ) cause for aggressive corrosion o Hydro-carbons & carbonation, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere penetrates concrete, reacts, lowers ph and corrosion begins o Mold, mildew, oil, rust stains, acids, chemicals, sugars, fermenting liquids, animal oils-urine & most stains in general o ASR-Alkali silicate reaction, pitting, churting, flaking, scaling, aggregate popping, crazing, hairline cracks & freeze/thaw problems · 10% of concrete problems are the concrete composition, 50% is the way it is placed or finished, 20% is the cure, 20% is the seal. Chemically matching the cure & the seal is the most optimum protection for your concrete. Ask Us !?. we can help www.vseal.com 877-738-7325 member of ICRI [ International Concrete Repair Institute ]
Article Submitted - Dec. 2003
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