Concrete solutions that stand the test of time
Evercrete Corporation
Miami Center,
201 South Biscayne Blvd.
28th Floor
Miami, FL 33131, USA
Telephone: +1 305 538 8321
Toll Free: +1 888 888 2869
Fax: +1 305 538 8739
Email: info@evercrete.com
Website: www.evercrete.com
For media enquiries:
media@evercrete.com.hk
Made in USA
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March, 2009
Taylor Woodrow Approved Evercrete DPS
as an effective and reliable Anti-Carbonation Coating
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Evercrete Deep Penetrating Sealer tested in accordance with BS EN 13295 by Taylor Woodrow Technology is a recognized construction material testing organization in UK to prove that Evercrete DPS provides an excellent resistance against carbonation and as such is approved as an anti-carbonation coating.
As carbonation occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air penetrates the concrete and reacts with hydroxide to form carbonates. Due to this reaction, it reduces the pH of the concrete to as low as 7.5 or less.
At this level, the passive film on the steel is not stable or destroyed by corrosion occurs. Carbonation also results in some shrinkage of the cementitious paste. While this shrinkage is limited to the carbonated layer of paste, it can result in microcracks and cracks which provide opportunities for CO2, moisture, and salt to penetrate deeper into the concrete, leading to corrosion of steel reinforcement which is a common cause of degradation of concrete structures.
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“Evercrete is now available in worldwide through distributors located in North America, South America, the UK, Continental Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.”
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