The Importance of Expansion and Control Joints in Infrastructure Preservation
Expansion and control joints are integral parts of any concrete structure, including bridges, parking structures, and stadiums. These joints provide the flexibility needed to handle constant expansion and shrinkage due to temperature changes and other external forces. Moreover, they help preserve the structural integrity of these structures by preventing damage from occurring below the surface….
Cold Outside? Give your Phoscrete a Warm Hug!
I wish we had the photo. Donny (our installation support manager) and Matt (our Northeast Sales Rep) were on-site with an east coast contractor installing Phoscrete on a Rhode Island Bridge on a cold morning in January. Temps were in the 30s and the wind off the bay was biting. Using our Fast-Set Admix, the…
Best Practices for Hot Weather Phoscrete Concrete Repair
The days are getting shorter, but summertime is just beginning to bake our concrete pavements and structures. Working with Phoscrete in hot weather is easy when you follow this one rule: Chill Phoscrete Activator, and keep Phoscrete Dry Mix out of direct sunlight. Phoscrete sets fast even in 70Ā°F (20Ā°C) temperatures. Cooling activator down below…
Enhance Concrete Durability with *NEW* Phoscrete Endureā¢
Phoscrete is pleased to add a new and innovative product to our sales portfolio: Phoscrete Endureā¢ powered by PoreShieldā¢ is a long-term (10+ years) durability enhancer protecting concrete from premature damage caused by moisture, salt, deicing & freeze/thaw conditions. Phoscrete Endureā¢ is a Soy Methyl-Ester Polystyrene (SME-PS) liquid sold under license from the Indiana Soybean…