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Bond Strength
A product must bond tenaciously
to the concrete, since it has many years of work ahead of
it.
Vapor-Guard becomes an integrated part of the concrete surface structure, not
a rigid coating or film on top that could release with slab movement.
Vapor-Guard will bond to the
point of "cohesive substrate failure" meaning that the slab
will literally break apart before the coating comes off.
Independent testing from
CTL Group
indicated that Vapor-Guard DC had tensile bond strength that
exceeded the testing limits of the test apparatus (>360
psi).
Vapor-Guard formulations date back 25
years and were originally created as a super-primer for
asphalt roofing and other products that require a superior
bond to the concrete in order to perform.
On substrates such as metal when
used for lead-paint encapsulation, bonding exceeds 1,200 psi. |
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Concrete Moisture
Control for Floor Coverings and Coatings
The 5 most
important aspects of a vapor control system are:
1. Moisture Reduction
2. Bond Strength
3. Chemical Resistance
4. Cross-Linking
5. Environmental and User Safety
The 5 most important aspects of Advanced
Moisture Control are:
1.
Technical Knowledge
2. Single Source Chain of Custody
3. Financial Responsibility
4. Company Mission
5.
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