The Importance of Expansion Joints in Bridge Preservation

Expansion joints are an integral part of any bridge. These joints provide the bridge with the flexibility it needs to handle the constant expansion and shrinkage due to temperature changes and other external forces. In addition to being functional, expansion joints also help preserve the structural integrity of bridges by preventing damage from occurring below…

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Celebrating National Biobased Products Day with Phoscrete Endure

March 8 marks the first annual National Biobased Products Day. It’s a day to raise awareness about biobased products and the many benefits that come with using them. As an official USDA Biobased Product, Phoscrete Endure is proud to be part of this celebration. Let’s take a look at what makes Phoscrete Endure so special…

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Phoscrete Team Repairing Damaged Concrete

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…

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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 70°F (20°C) temperatures. Cooling activator down below…

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Enhance Concrete Durability with *NEW* Phoscrete Endure™

Phoscrete is pleased to add a new and innovative product to our sales portfolio: Phoscrete Endure™ powered by PoreShield™ is a long-term (10+ years) durability enhancer protecting concrete from premature damage caused by moisture, salt, deicing & freeze/thaw conditions. Phoscrete Endure™ is a Soy Methyl-Ester Polystyrene (SME-PS) liquid sold under license from the Indiana Soybean…

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