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A Case Study in Changing Environmental Conditions and Utilizing a Urethane Concrete Moisture Control System

In 1998, 10,000 square feet of epoxy, decorative quartz flooring was specified for a vivarium at a major University on the West Coast. This installation was performed by the material manufacturer’s certified contractor and was completed in November 2000. A few weeks after installation bubbles and blisters appeared. When the blisters were punctured they contained liquid. As anticipated, the moisture vapor emissions were confirmed to be 4 to 9 lbs in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended maximum of 3 lbs

Product Number: 41208-447-SG
Author: Chris Popham
Publication Date: 2008
Industry: Coatings
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In 1998, 10,000 square feet of epoxy, decorative quartz flooring was specified for a vivarium at a major University on the West Coast. This installation was performed by the material manufacturer’s certified contractor and was completed in November 2000. A few weeks after installation bubbles and blisters appeared. When the blisters were punctured they contained liquid. As anticipated, the moisture vapor emissions were confirmed to be 4 to 9 lbs in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended maximum of 3 lbs. No moisture emission testing was done prior to installation. To correct this problem, the flooring system was completely removed. A Silicatebased penetrating moisture remediation system was selected and installed prior to reinstallation of the specified quartz system. In all but one room, cage wash, this remedial system controlled the excess moisture. In the cage wash room however, bubbles and blisters reappeared. This paper addresses the permanent solution used to correct the problem and the need to fully understand the environmental conditions of the facility prior to selection of moisture remediation systems.

In 1998, 10,000 square feet of epoxy, decorative quartz flooring was specified for a vivarium at a major University on the West Coast. This installation was performed by the material manufacturer’s certified contractor and was completed in November 2000. A few weeks after installation bubbles and blisters appeared. When the blisters were punctured they contained liquid. As anticipated, the moisture vapor emissions were confirmed to be 4 to 9 lbs in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended maximum of 3 lbs. No moisture emission testing was done prior to installation. To correct this problem, the flooring system was completely removed. A Silicatebased penetrating moisture remediation system was selected and installed prior to reinstallation of the specified quartz system. In all but one room, cage wash, this remedial system controlled the excess moisture. In the cage wash room however, bubbles and blisters reappeared. This paper addresses the permanent solution used to correct the problem and the need to fully understand the environmental conditions of the facility prior to selection of moisture remediation systems.

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