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Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

This move not only improves jobsite efficiency and safety, it can eliminate the added permitting and red tape that’s often involved with hot work on a jobsite. This means that polyurea systems cure faster, which can help contractors complete their work faster.

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Five ways to streamline waterproofing application

GCP Applied Technologies

Hot melt (or hot rubberized asphalt systems) may require additional permits due to the safety concerns of having open flames at the job site. Check into the curing time of the products involved . Find out not just the curing time of the substrate but the curing time of the waterproofing that will be applied on top of it.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. With the strategic selection of project areas for a 56-day curing schedule, the team was able to minimize impacts on the construction time and cost.

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What Is Dry Pack Mortar | Advantages of Dry Pack Mortar | Disadvantages of Dry Pack Mortar

CivilJungle

Curing of dry pack mortar. Curing of Dry Pack Mortar. It is very essential that the proper curing will be done of dry mortar mix for about 15 days. The care should be taken that dry pack mortar should be kept wet by proper curing on it. Curing will help to develop the strength in it and makes it durable.

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Five ways to streamline waterproofing application

GCP Applied Technologies

Hot melt (or hot rubberized asphalt systems) may require additional permits due to the safety concerns of having open flames at the job site. Check into the curing time of the products involved . Find out not just the curing time of the substrate but the curing time of the waterproofing that will be applied on top of it.

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What Is Concrete Topping | Topping Slab Definition | Types of Topping Slab | Advantages & Disadvantage of Topping Slab

CivilJungle

Unbonded systems are provided when it is desired that the two slab courses move independently or to permit easy replacement of the topping slab at a later period of time. Proper curing should be done of topping concrete. It should be cured at least for seven days. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

With high performing liquid-applied waterproofing, this concern is removed because the system cures to form a monolithic and fully bonded membrane to prevent water penetration and migration. The most common areas where sheet waterproofing solutions fail is at joints and seams.