E5® Nano Silica solutions proactively manage moisture in new and existing concrete—reducing water vapor transmission and conditioning surface pH for adhesive-friendly substrates. Build long-term protection into the slab and reduce schedule risk, rework, and callbacks.
When high RH and elevated pH reach the adhesive line, bonds weaken and coverings detach. Moisture also drives efflorescence and softens the surface paste, compounding defects.
The fallout is callbacks, patching, and space closures that interrupt operations. Owners absorb replacement costs while credibility takes a hit.
Damp, porous slabs hold moisture that sustains microbial growth under impervious finishes. This complicates IAQ efforts and cleaning protocols.
Remediation is disruptive and costly, especially across large floor plates. Reputation risk rises when odors, staining, or bubbles appear.
Waiting for slabs to “dry out,” then adding band-aid coatings or epoxy mitigation, stacks time and trades onto the critical path. Weather swings only increase variability.
Each extra step adds cost and introduces new failure points (coverage, cure time, application errors), making schedules less predictable.
Ignoring moisture at placement turns into chronic substrate problems throughout the facility’s life. Failures trigger premature flooring replacement cycles and more downtime.
Budgets suffer from repeat mitigation events, while teams spend energy on warranty disputes instead of delivering value.
E5® Moisture Mitigation is designed for new construction and existing slabs where floor-covering performance and schedule predictability matter. By addressing moisture transport within the matrix and conditioning the surface, it helps resilient, terrazzo, carpet tile, and specialty floors bond as specified. Facilities gain cleaner installs, fewer surprises, and longer service life—without relying on last-minute epoxy mitigation.
