Concrete Protection
Since concrete structures are often exposed to different aggressive environments, they require high quality protection systems. Reinforced concrete structures are built to serve many generations to come. However, concrete faces many threats of natural deterioration, damage and reinforcement corrosion.
Concrete Structures Have a Lot of Stress
At first sight, concrete seems like a solid material that allows no penetration of aggressive materials. However, the hydration of cement as a binder makes concrete a naturally porous substance. A network of pores and voids of different sizes allows the penetration of different molecules and ions over time.
Depending on their location and use, concrete structures are subjected to a wide range of exposure conditions – from normal atmospheric carbonation to the aggressive influences in polluted urban and industrial environments, plus marine atmosphere and liquid or gaseous chemicals, along with influencers that can damage or attack the concrete and embedded steel reinforcement.
Sika Offers All Types of Technology for Concrete Protection
For over 100 years, we have gained extensive experience and expertise in the repair and protection of concrete. Sika has all the necessary products and systems for technically correct concrete repair and protection.