Moisture Remediation

Water Barrier Coatings for Concrete in Sacramento, CA

Protect your facility from moisture problems:

Have you noticed excess humidity or damp spots on the floor in your warehouse, plant or commercial facility? High levels of moisture can cause a host of problems, including:

Mold Growth
Product Damage
Equipment Failure
Floor Coating Blistering & Peeling

In fact, millions of dollars are spent every year to correct concrete floor systems that have been damaged as a result of moisture related issues. If you have eliminated the possibility of plumbing or roofing leaks, and you have controlled for climate-caused humidity, then it may be that your concrete floor is the culprit.

Have an Epoxy Moisture Barrier System Installed!

What Is an Epoxy Moisture Barrier?

Epoxy Moisture Barrier systems are chemical barricades that are applied to reduce damage caused by moisture emissions within the concrete slab itself. An epoxy moisture barrier that is applied to the substrate before installing a flooring system acts as a shield, protecting the finished floor from moisture vapor transmissions. An epoxy moisture barrier is a simple and reliable method for creating an impermeable barricade to keep your concrete subfloor safe and strong.

What is an Excessive Moisture Vapor Transmission?

Excessive moisture in concrete becomes a problem. This happens when the amount of moisture coming from the concrete subfloor exceeds the amount allowed for by the flooring manufacturer. This condition often occurs when new flooring is installed before the concrete substrate has had adequate time to evaporate its excess moisture.

What Causes Vapor Problems in Concrete?

Even though concrete feels solid, concrete is actually extremely porous and will allow gasses to pass through it. When the ground below your building is damp, the excess water vapor will travel up through the floor into your facility. In fact, the water vapor may simply come from the concrete itself. Water is one of the main elements added to concrete during the curing process, and it may take up to a year for the concrete to cure completely. This does not mean that all moisture is out of the concrete, as moisture may still be passing from the ground through your concrete slab.

Causes of moisture vapor transmission may include construction schedules that don not allow proper time for newly laid concrete to cure, excessive moisture conditions under the concrete slab, low permeability vapor barrier underneath, high humidity and poor air flow, or even external issues such as broken pipes and poor irrigation systems.

How Vapor Barrier Coatings Protect Flooring?

If the excess water vapor is not eliminated before installing another flooring system, the damage will just continue, including damage to hardwood and mold growth underneath carpet. Only a professional-strength vapor barrier coating can completely block moisture from rising through the floor.

When installed by our experts at Nor Cal Coatings, your floor is fully protected from future damage. For further details or to schedule a free consultation please Nor Cal Coatings today! If you have questions or we can assist you in anyway, please call Nor Cal Coatings at 530-415-0762 or 916-772-5320.

Thank you for your interest in Nor Cal Coatings. We look forward to serving you in the near future!