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Concrete Admixtures

Our innovations in admixtures add value and reliability to concrete construction Having the right admixture partner is vital to the success of any concrete producer. Master Builders Solutions leads the construction industry as an innovator of advanced products supplied to the ready mix, precast/prestressed, concrete masonry, paving and underground construction markets to improve the placing,

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The difference between Waterproofing and Damp proofing

Although we tend to use the terms waterproofing and damp proofing interchangeably, there is a significant difference between the two. Waterproofing is far more effective as it keeps water in its various states from crossing a surface, therefore moisture from the soil, water vapour and water under hydrostatic pressure is efficiently barred. Whereas damp proofing

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A Holistic Approach to Parking Garage Construction

Parking garages are revenue generating structures and Master Builders Solutions has been a leader in protecting them for decades. When it comes to expansion joints, most customers lean upon Watson Bowman Acme for their expertise in design and manufacturing. Their expansion systems paired with our construction products provide a holistic solution to parking garage construction. This partnership provides

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Common Issues Contractors Face When Installing Sealants

If water is the source for most problems in any structure, a well-specified sealant is a structure’s first line of defense. But not all sealants are created equal, and not every installation is trouble-free. That’s why we enlisted the help of Thomas Karlson, Parking & Restoration Specialist at Master Builders Solutions in Minneapolis, MN. Karlson spends

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7 key tips for durable waterproofing using liquid membranes

The versatility of liquid membranes allows their application for waterproofing of all types of structures, from roofs to cellars, including car parks, and from industrial plants to infrastructures like bridges, dams or water treatment plants. Liquid membranes form a fully bonded, seamless waterproofing layer that avoids welds and seams which typically represent the weaker spots

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How to take care of aging concrete structures – what do the experts say? Part 1

The safety of structures, and the deterioration of the concrete from which they are made, are raising concerns in our society, especially for structures over 50 years old. A January 2021 UN report, Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk, highlights this issue, as do incidents such as the collapse of the Polcevera bridge in

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