Ray will be able to correct me if I am wrong, but I doubt that he has overly
much trouble with ice on the garage floor in winter, unless, that is, he lives
in Canberra, or high in, what Australia calls, mountains!
Jewel
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From: Max Robinson
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protecting garage floors against salt
Let me remind everybody that where Ray lives winter isn't that far away.
Don't forget about the southern hemisphere and those who inhabit it.
Regards.
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protecting garage floors against salt
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> Q: I'm starting to see the usual build-up of road salt that begins to
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> to clean it off the concrete. How often should the cleaning be done? Is
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> and I want to keep my floor in good shape.
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> A: Yes, besides looking bad, salt is hard on concrete. A garden hose and a
> long-handled scrub brush do a good job removing salt (since it's so
> soluble), though you should wait for a warm day to avoid ice buildup on
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> floor. Doing this operation a few times a season, as weather permits, is
> sufficient, though you can go one step further. To prevent long-term salt
> damage, clean your floor in the summer, then apply an industrial grade of
> masonry waterproofing compound. Check the Yellow Pages in your area for
> dealers. Industrial products offer a much longer working life than
> consumer-grade masonry waterproofing agents, saving you time and money in
> the long run. If you go this route, consider renting or borrowing a
> pressure
> washer to get the floor squeaky-clean beforehand. And if you ever happen
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> be pouring a new floor someday, remember a product called Everdure Caltite
> (www.cementaid.com; 905-832-4161 ). It gets added to
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> mix while the concrete is churning in the ready-mix truck, and it makes
> concrete completely waterproof forever. Flaking, powdering and spalling -
> even on salty garage floors - simply doesn't happen.
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