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Cement, stucco, clay brick, natural stone, and tile grout are common construction materials employed in a wide range of applications, including building facades, pavers, roofing, and flooring tiles and flooring. While these substrates are very durable and weather resistant surfaces, there are many environmental predators that will tarnish and destroy these surfaces
Algae
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Black Mold
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Cracks
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Alkali Cleaners
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Freeze / Thaw / Spall
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Tile Glues
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Efflorescence
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Moisture Condensation
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Organic Materials
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Acidic Cleaners
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Mold and Mildew
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Oil and Grease
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Grit and Dirt
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Cleaning Surfactants
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Salt- Chlorides
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Citrus Acids
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Wines and Sugars
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Bleaches
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These predators are carried to the surface, and ultimately into the substrate itself, by water. The water enters, either through the exposed side (rain, condensation, water spray, cleaning chemicals, etc), or from the unexposed side (soil, backings, etc.). Any cementatous substrate will also generate water vapor and carbon dioxide during hydration, which can be released for many years after casting. Over time, the moisture carries chemicals and supports algae, mold, bacterial, lichen and fungi growth that will destroy the integrity of the structure and quickly dull the architectural finish.
In addition to protecting the surface from these corrosive predators, there are many other reasons pourous surfaces should be sealed:
The Mineralseal™ product-line incorporates both water and solvent formulations. These silicon-based penetrating sealers, catalyzed by atmospheric moisture, react with the complex silica, calcium and aluminum oxides in concrete and masonry. This reaction forms strong, permanent bonds beneath the surface and creates a hydrophobic zone that prevents condensed water molecules from intruding into the substrate, while allowing free migration of water and C02 hydration gasses from the substrate. The chemical bonds formed in this process allow Mineralseal™ to become an integral part of the substrate and provide long-term water repellent protection
These products can also be employed as primers to enhance adhesion of organic polymer coatings applied to masonry surfaces. Additionally, certain of these sealers will also assist in the densification of a green concrete and/or plaster mix to yield greater compressive strength and lower porosity.
MineralSeal™ is also embedded with a silicon quaternary ammonium salt to further inhibit the growth of microbiological materials on the coated substrate. MineralSeal™ produces a matte finish that does not alter the appearance or texture of the masonry surface without altering the texture or finish. This product line offers a three significant benefits:
The Mineralseal™ product line incorporates three different formulations, each with specific application and cost attributes:
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