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Hycrete Applications
Durable Concrete
Preventing water and chlorides from penetrating concrete and protecting steel reinforcement from corrosion extends the useful life of concrete structures and lessens the demand for new cement in construction and reduces maintenance and replacement costs.
Concrete is a fundamental building material and has many beneficial properties, including being versatile, strong, and readily available. However, cement, the glue that holds the concrete mix together, has a large carbon footprint. Cement production is energy intensive and the process releases CO2.
Here are some of the benefits of turning concrete into a more durable, waterproof building material:
Absorption Benefits
- Extend your structure’s useful life
- Reduce long-term maintenance and replacement costs
- Dramatically reduce water absorption in concrete by shutting down capillary wicking action
- Reduce the ingress of damaging salts and water
- Protect building interiors by reducing moisture migration
- Keep chlorides away from steel reinforcement
Corrosion Inhibition Benefits
- Enhance your structure’s useful life
- Protect rebar with a passivating layer
- Minimize water and chloride damage, even in cracked concrete
- Reduce chloride penetration
- Reduce long-term maintenance and replacement costs
- Reduce risk of structural failure
- Protect against stray electrical currents
Examples of applications for using Hycrete admixtures to enhance concrete durability include:
- Foundation slabs and walls
- Water tanks and wastewater treatment plants
- Water features and architectural concrete
- Green roofs, podiums and plaza decks
- Pilings and footings
- Bridges, dams and other infrastructure applications
Contact us to learn more about how you can enhance the durability of your concrete structure.
Hycrete products for durable concrete:
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