The AgriCrete Water Resistance Visual Test

Sometimes seeing is believing. We conducted a straightforward visual demonstration to show the remarkable difference in how water interacts with concrete surfaces treated with our products versus untreated concrete.

The Setup: Three Concrete Samples

In this demonstration, we applied water droplets to three identical concrete samples:

• Sample 1: Treated with PTS+ (our surface topcoat)
• Sample 2: Treated with PIM+ (our penetrating internal modifier)
• Sample 3: Untreated concrete (control sample)

Immediate Differences in Water Behavior

The results were immediately visible:

• On PTS+ treated concrete: Water formed perfect, rounded beads that remained on the surface indefinitely without any absorption
• On PIM+ treated concrete: Water spread slightly but remained on the surface, showing significantly reduced absorption compared to untreated concrete
• On untreated concrete: Water began absorbing immediately, creating a darkened area as moisture penetrated the porous surface

Timed Absorption Test Results

After 5 minutes:

• PTS+ sample: Water droplets maintained their bead formation with no visible absorption
• PIM+ sample: Water remained largely on the surface with minimal absorption
• Untreated sample: Complete absorption, with moisture spreading laterally through the concrete

The Wipe Test: Surface Moisture vs. Absorption

We then wiped each surface with a dry cloth:

• PTS+ sample: Surface instantly dry with no evidence of water contact
• PIM+ sample: Surface quickly dried with no residual moisture
• Untreated sample: Surface remained damp with visible moisture extending beyond the original water droplet area

What This Means for Concrete Protection

This simple demonstration illustrates several important benefits of our treatment system:

1. Complete Surface Protection: PTS+ creates a hydrophobic barrier that prevents water from even making contact with the concrete surface
2. Internal Moisture Barrier: PIM+ transforms the concrete’s internal structure to resist water penetration
3. Long-Term Protection: The treated samples show how our products provide ongoing resistance to moisture intrusion

Why This Matters for Your Concrete Assets

Water is one of concrete’s greatest enemies. When water penetrates concrete, it can cause:

• Freeze-thaw damage in cold climates
• Corrosion of internal reinforcement
• Efflorescence and mineral deposits
• Microbial growth and staining
• Reduced structural integrity over time

Our two-product system addresses water intrusion at both the surface and internal levels, providing comprehensive protection against these common issues.

The AgriCrete Advantage: Two-Product Protection

While each product demonstrates impressive water resistance individually, the complete AgriCrete system combines both treatments for maximum protection:

• PIM+ penetrates deep into the concrete, closing micropores and replacing water-soluble compounds with crystalline structures
• PTS+ creates a durable, hydrophobic surface barrier that repels water and other liquids

Together, they form an unmatched protection system that preserves concrete integrity from both external and internal moisture threats.

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