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Subject: [Tigers] concrete waterproofing on floors
From: WSuman@aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:00:22 EDT
XYPEX is your best positive pressure side solution and will work best on  
fresh or green (under 28 days old) concrete.  It too has a cure time and  may 
also require added prep work after installation.  It becomes  integral to the 
concrete but leaves a surface condition that may not be fully  compatible with 
all coatings.
 
They are based in the Vancouver, BC area but have US distribution.
 
If yours is very well cured and you have moisture drive concerns, tape  a 12" 
square of clear poly on the concrete and check it for a day or more  to see 
if there is condensation. This should be a standard recommendation  in any good 
epoxy kit as well.
 
The superior concrete floor coverings aren't typically much more  difficult 
to install, just more money.  Go to a concrete accessories  company like White 
Cap, or other regional variant for advice.  Some  "systems" do have better 
waterproofing characteristics with a softer elastomeric  base coat and a harder 
abrasion resistant traffic coat. (Vulkem 450 /  451).
 
Walt Suman
Seattle




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