The PENETRON advantages
Unlike a coating or membrane solution, PENETRON becomes an integral part of the concrete. PENETRON enhances durability by reducing permeability of the concrete, preventing water and other corrosives agents from penetrating.?
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Penetrates deeply: up to 1 meter; seals capillary tracts and cracks in concrete up to 500 microns in width
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Integral: becomes an integral part of the concrete and reduces permeability; waterproofing, chemical resistance and other enhanced concrete properties remain intact even after surface damage
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Permanent: once the concrete is treated, the PENETRON crystals remain active and part of the concrete for life
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Enhances durability: greatly reduces permeability, allowing concrete to resist chemical attack and provides a wide range of protection from freeze-thaw cycles, corrosion, aggressive groundwater, sea water, carbonates, chlorides, sulfates and nitrates
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Enhanced strength: does not come apart at the seams, tear or puncture; increases compressive strength of concrete
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Economical: more effective and less costly than membranes, clay panels, pore blockers, and coatings
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Cost-effective: does not require protection during backfilling, placement of steel or wire mesh or other common procedures; can be applied to moist or green concrete
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Versatile: can be applied to either new or existing concrete as a coating (from the positive or negative side), as a dry-shake to horizontal surfaces or as an admixture at the time of batching
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Safe: nontoxic, NSF61, EU and EPA-approved for potable water use
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Experience & support: sold through a trained and authorized network of distributors around the globe. Penetron representatives provide our clients with complimentary technical and on-site support to ensure Penetron projects run smoothly.
Advantages of PENETRON ADMIX
- Added at the time of batching, it forms an integral part of the concrete matrix and is not subject to climatic conditions or mechanical damage.
- Available in soluble bags for ease of dosage and quality control.
- For quality control reasons, PENETRON ADMIX contains a non-toxic, non-staining green tracer, visible in the bleed water.
- Greatly reduces construction scheduling time and subtrade costs.
