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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 1 | 19 Concrete P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y EU C L I D C H EM I C A L CO M PA N Y reduces fine and coarse aggregate exposure that creates degradation to concrete surfaces. Since it is integral, it continues to offer surface wear resistance throughout its life." Fowler cites as an example of Hard-Cem's ben- efits a mine site in B.C. "The extraction and hauling activities caused excessive wear and tear on concrete infrastructure, requiring the concrete to be replaced every three years," she says. "When it was time for another replacement, Hard-Cem was added to the concrete mix to improve its performance. Now, more than six years later, the concrete has yet to require replacement, and the facility's lifetime carbon foot- print has been reduced by 49.5 percent. These same benefits are easily translated to commercial and resi- dential developments including parkades, loading docks, warehouse floors, and even urban skate parks." Finally, a variety of crystalline waterproofing products continue to be in high demand through- out the construction sector, but as with any product some of these solutions are better than others. One advantage of Euclid Chemical Company's Eucon Vandex AM-10 is that, like other products in the Vandex line, it meets the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for use with potable water. Eucon Vandex AM-10 is an integral crystalline admixture specifically for- mulated to interact with concrete capillary pore structures for waterproofing that is a permanent part of the concrete matrix. It can be used in above- and below-grade applications. For horizontal and vertical/overhead uses, Eucon offers Vandex BB 75, an engineered surface water- proof coating with hydrophobic properties that also complies with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and was tested to over 230 feet of hydrostatic pressure; it can be brush or spray applied to the positive or negative side of a concrete or masonry substrate, and while it is water and moisture resistant it allows structures to breathe via the passage of vapour. "The Vandex line is effective for a wide variety of waterproof- ing solutions," says Brian Salazar, national business development manager at Euclid Canada, adding that since the brand first entered the market in 1946 it has been recognized as a leading waterproofer in over 70 countries. A Spray application of Vandex Super. 3:29 PM Proud members of: Strengthening North America's Construction Industry Our services • Estimating • Detailing • Fabrication • Installation Our PrOducts • Black and Epoxy Coated Rebar • Stainless Steel Rebar • Post Tensioning • Threaded Rebar • Welded Wire Mesh • Round Bar • Couplers • Anchor Bolts • Placing Accessories Abbotsford 604.864.8656 Vancouver 604.946.1231 Kelowna 250.766.0608 Nanaimo 250.722.3378 Prince George 250.562.0065 www.harrisrebar.com Harris Rebar.indd 1 16-09-08 3:33 PM