Seal the deal with CPD Construction Products Weatherproofing Solutions
Before we see May flowers, April showers can create a big problem for Ontario’s concrete infrastructure. CPD Construction Products understand that weatherproofing is necessary to preserve the integrity, quality and functionality of your final project. Don’t sink your next big construction project and read on to discover how CPD Construction Products can provide you with the correct weatherproofing solutions.
Time and exposure to the elements such as temperature changes, ground movement, improperly placed joints and excessive loads can cause concrete to develop cracks, help prevent this from happening by using CPD Construction Products weatherproofing systems
What the experts recommend:
CIPADECK CURE & SEAL SILANE
CIPADECK Cure & Seal Silane is a colourless solvent based acrylic sealer with a penetrating Silane used for curing, sealing, and dust proofing new and old concrete. On application, it creates a gloss finish that remains clear and non-yellowing throughout its service life. This product is perfect for sealing surfaces such as a driveway or patio. It adds a gloss finish to the stamped/coloured concrete plus protects the surface from airborne pollutants, grease, oil and water penetration.
CIPADAM S-15 & S-40
CIPADAM S-15 is a clear, penetrating, breathable sealer that contains a 15 % solution of silane in an alcohol carrier. The CIPADM S-40 has the same chemical properties but contains a higher level of silane.
What’re the Differences between the S-15 & S-40
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Both products chemically react with concrete and most masonry surfaces to produce a long-lasting water repellent effect. This material’s small molecular structure allows for maximum penetration into any porous material to form a smooth sealed surface. The application of the CIPADAM product line is a two-step system. First, the surface requires a base coat, which prevents the penetration of chloride ions through cement materials, and then is sealed with a colourless acrylic top coat Cipadeck Paver & Concrete Sealer.
CIPADAM S-15 & S-40 Highlights:
- Powerful resistance to water intrusion
- Excellent resistance to chloride ion ingress
- Breathable (allows trap moisture vapour to escape)
- No change in surface appearance
- High resistance to alkali attack
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So many options…which one is right for your project?
Both the CIPADECK Cure & Seal Silane and CIPADAM line offer great protection against the elements, particularly water intrusion. If cost is the main concern, we recommend the CIPADECK Cure & Seal Silane. It contains lower amounts of silane but still provides strong protection with a gloss finish. The CIPADAM S-15 and CIPADAM S-40 are higher-end products and can be used in juncture with the CIPADECK Paver & Concrete Sealer to provide double protection.
For further information Contact our service team about which of our professional-grade products can help you with your next concrete project! Since 1980, we’ve been supplying a wide range of construction products to contractors across Canada, the U.S. and around the world.