CONCRETE COATINGS

Concrete is the most common building material in the world, and in fact, it’s also the most used man-made material on Earth, and the second most abundant resource overall, only after water. It’s hard to overstate the importance of concrete, and this is no recent invention; concrete has existed for all of recorded human history, and was first developed as early as approximately 7000 BC. So whether it’s ancient Roman concrete or today’s modern compositions, concrete has been used throughout the ages for its strength and durability, perfect for constructing everything from homes to power plants. However, for all of its advantages, concrete still has its drawbacks and limitations.

Namely, concrete is a porous material, despite appearing totally solid. This allows concrete to absorb and retain moisture that makes it more susceptible to cracking, chipping, or spalling during freeze-thaw cycles and during ground shift. And water damage aside, concrete structures are also exposed to the full gamut of other common physical and chemical risk factors, including harsh abrasion, forceful impacts, and chemical corrosion. To protect concrete surfaces from water, heat, chemicals, UV radiation, and beyond, concrete coatings can be used to create a waterproof and watertight membrane that shields concrete structures from their environment to maximize both their performance and longevity.