As an effective barrier to moisture up to 100 relative humidity astm f2170 11 and or 25 lbs mver astm f1869 11 vaporseal hm plus low viscosity allows for fast and easy installation over existing and green 7 day old concrete and utilizes advanced epoxy resin systems benzyl alcohol and nonylphenol free.
Moisture vapor concrete floor products.
Whether you are installing a new concrete slab or you are looking to seal an existing concrete floor in your home or garage application of original bone dry will yield a strong vapor barrier eliminate causes of concrete sweating and mitigate moisture in your cement masonry project.
Vapor barriers or overlays toppings.
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Use as many squares as needed to test all the main areas that may get flooring.
Vaporseal hm plus is an effective barrier to moisture up to 100 relative humidity astm f2170 11 and or 25 lbs mver astm f1869 11.
Additional information for these concrete floor moisture vapor mitigation systems.
Tape along all four edges of the square with duct tape or other waterproof tape.
Dave pettigrew of diamond d concrete capitola calif.
Has developed what he says is sure fire way to overcome this problem.
The majority of commercial and industrial buildings are constructed with a concrete substrate laid over prepared soil called slab on grade.
Floropoxy mvt primer is a two component 100 solids alkali resistant epoxy primer that provides superior protection to concrete surfaces subjected to mvt.
The product that i have found works best to block moisture vapor in concrete floors is radonseal s lastiseal deep penetrating concrete sealer waterproofs mitigates and strengthens concrete penetrates and permanently seals indoor or outdoor poured concrete and concrete blocks against water seepage.
Floor covering manufacturers whether producers of tile wood carpet or high performance floor coatings publish the maximum allowable moisture content of the concrete over which their flooring products can be installed based on results of various astm.
Sealers that allow some vapor passage can be used but most topical membrane sealers require a moisture vapor emission rate mver of 3 or 5 pounds 1000 square feet 24 hours.
He uses this method on any floor i suspect might have vapor emissions and on anything over 20 years old since older floors seldom had quality vapor barriers.
Floropoxy mvt primer moisture vapor mitigation system to reduce mver product description.
Spread out each plastic square flat over a dry area of concrete.
Firmly press the tape to create a moisture tight seal with the plastic and concrete.
Non toxic original bone dry original permanently waterproofs concrete floors to protect your concrete investment and is easy to apply.