Anatomy of How Concrete Ages

Anatomy of How Concrete Ages with Time When Not Maintain Properly

1. Water from rain or from the ground is absorbed into the concrete. (Water absorption is a natural function of concrete)
2. When water reaches the rebar, it creates rust (Rust by nature expands, cracking the concrete)
3. On cold days the water freezes and expands creating hairline cracks allowing more water penetration.
4. Small hairline cracks also other contaminants that are destructive into the concrete accelerating damage internally.
5. Spalding holes on the surface of the concrete are a result of contaminants.
6. Oil stains penetrate the concrete due to the porosity of the concrete creating oil stains that grow in size.
7. Rust stains change the composition of the concrete and become part of the concrete.
8. Heavy cars or objects also damage the concrete.
9. Wet soft ground below the concrete allows settling and uneven concretesurfaces.

CROSS SECTION OF CONCRETE INTERNALLY SEALED

Results After Applying Foxfire

1. Seals concrete against water seepage, vapor, and radon.
2. Bonds, strengthens and hardens concrete, reduces cracking, makes concrete denser and stronger, protects against pitting, spalling, and crumbling, hardens the surface, reduces abrasion and concrete dusting.
3. Neutralizes alkali, preserves concrete, protects paints and covering, neutralizes “free” lime, stops efflorescence.
4. The surface remains non-slippery and paintable.
5. Deep-cleans concrete, purges dirt, oil spills, and minerals.
6. Protects against “freeze-thaw” damage and road salts.
7. Protects against de-icing and other chemicals.
8. The sealer also bonds and seals already deteriorated or seeping concrete.
9. Before concrete resurfacing or patching, seal the old concrete with Foxfire Products to protect the “cold joint” with the new concrete against alkalis and separation.
10. Reduces settlement (trip points)
11. Mitigates radon gas.