Efflorescence: Cause and Solution


It is never safe to assume that a concrete slab will always be dry because it has been dry…


Fact:

The root problem of efflorescence is the moisture which carries the efflorescence to the surface. Moisture is a carrying agent that transports efflorescence through the concrete, thereby destroying concrete and steel inside the concrete which hold it together.

Not a simple problem to solve, therefore it's recommended that certified and trained applicators do this procedure to get you the best results you need and should demand.


What Efflorescence Looks like


Recommendation:

Ninety Percent of your problem is moisture; this is where DynaCreteŽ PIM+ comes into play. As it penetrates into the concrete, it reacts with the alkali and forms a hydrostatic head, barring the migration of moisture.

Prolonged efflorescence will change the molecular structure of the concrete and the concrete will start to crumble.


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