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Understanding Moisture Vapor w/ Special Guest Tim Murphy

On All Floors

English - July 02, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB
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We talk with Tim Murphy of Mineralogy Inc in Tulsa Oklahoma. We discuss moisture vapor transmission through concrete and how it affects non permeable floor coatings. 

This is a more technical talk of concrete chemistry and how moisture vapor can move through concrete. If you are interested in the nut and bolts of concrete and how to prevent coatings related failures this is the show for you. 

On this episode Steve discussed with Tim the following issues: 

Who is Mineralogy and how can they help  How do coatings fail in Moisture Vapor conditions Different moisture testing methods General thoughts on moisture mitigation products How they test core samples ASR discussion and other aggregate issues 

For those of you who want to know more about the subject see the link below. 

https://us-43.wistia.com/medias/melmnu9eej 

We also have an attachment if you want more information. 

Tim’s contact info: 

Tim Murphy 

Mineralogy Inc. 

Tulsa, Oklahoma 

918-744-8284 

[email protected]