Title:
Moisture Mitigation for Concrete Slabs
Author(s):
Peter Craig
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
25
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
23-28
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DOI:
Date:
8/1/2003
Abstract:
Moisture-related problems with floor coverings and coatings have become a serious and costly issue on both new and renovation projects. With new construction, the challenge is to design and construct a concrete slab that will dry quickly to an acceptable level and stay sufficiently dry thereafter. For renovation projects, the contractor must deal with existing slabs that may emit higher levels of moisture than can be tolerated by the new floor covering system.