Concrete Vapor Barriers for Concrete Moisture Mitigation from Specified Surfaces
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If you’ve dealt with concrete moisture in the past, then you know how much damage this excess moisture is capable of causing. Moisture in concrete comes from many various issues: capillary action that seeps up through the slab, high moisture in the air, plumbing leaks and more.
Excess dampness can trigger pH adjustments in concrete that negatively influence adhesives. Even a small amount of moisture from the original concrete blend will trigger issues if the piece was sealed prematurely.
Of course, this is an obvious issue – concrete starts out as a damp mixture. The water included in the concrete, sand and accumulation mix is required to develop a good bond in the concrete, but it is also essential that the moisture evaporates away from the concrete in order to allow the concrete to completely dry and also to avoid flooring failures.
Adding a lot more water might make concrete more practical however it also indicates the drying out time could increase to unreasonable degrees as the rate of evaporation hinges on a variety of variables.
While wetness can be included in the slab via a number of different sources, it is only able to evaporate away through the slab’s surface area. When first installed, a wet concrete slab doesn’t go immediately into a completely dry situation. Instead, moisture mitigation techniques are needed to prevent the migration of moisture through the slab.
Some really feel that vapor barriers contribute to curling and prefer to pour slabs with granular mix to keep moisture at bay. Others really feel a vapor barrier is a vital aspect to secure floor covering or glue failures, as well as even some ecological concerns, as vapor barriers prevent moisture-related mold and mildew development while also stopping specific gases that pose a health threat.
Technically, anything that prevents moisture from seeping through the concrete is a vapor barrier. However few are real barriers as they still allow the passage of water vapor. Sealing the concrete with moisture mitigation products will ensure that the slab is dry enough for use and will also prevent any dampness moving through the layers to damage whatever flooring material is installed over the foundation.
No matter the floor covering desired, the moisture vapor barrier must be applied during the pour for new concrete installations or after grinding on an existing floor, before new carpet, wood, tile or epoxy is installed.
Specified Surfaces, located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, offers moisture mitigation products and consultation for commercial concrete projects nationwide. We provide these services for educational institutions, medical facilities, convention centers, shopping malls and more. Give us a call to find out how we can meet your project requirements for concrete vapor barriers and moisture mitigation supplies.
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