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What do you look for
when you come to an MCA store or call us over the phone? Chances
are you're looking for courteous and knowledgeable folks who
can answer your questions and help you solve problems.
At the Palatine store Terry, Marty, and Rob are there for you!
Marty's been in the construction industry for over 35 years
as a concrete floor finisher. His work has literally taken him
around the world installing and finishing industrial floors
for companies in England, Italy, Germany, Canada, American Somoa,
and Mexico. He has known Mike Longfield for over 25 years and
was glad to hang up his travelin' shoes last year and come to
work for MCA. When he's not helping customers he likes to spend
time with his wife, daughters, and black Lab.
Growing up next door to Mike's niece and nephew in Lake Zurich,
IL Terry has known the Longfield family for a long time, too!
She started working at MCA about five years ago and spent some
time in the office learning about the day-to-day operations
before coming out to the order desk. She enjoys the interaction
with customers so much she's decided to learn Spanish this fall.
"I'll be able to understand customers' needs better,"
she says. Her two kitties and her husband keep life interesting
during her "off" hours.
Rob is the newest addition to the MCA team being hired this
past summer. Before joining us, Rob worked in the printing and
graphic arts business. He's also worked construction summer
jobs from time to time. We're glad he's with us.
Terry, Rob and Marty say "thank you" to all MCA customers
-- especially those who come through the Palatine store. "We
enjoy seeing your faces and we look forward to answering your
concrete questions!"
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Wow, that's a lot of questions.
First, concrete curing chemicals have changed since 1999 when
the Federal Clean Air Act began to regulate the amount of solvent-based
formulas containing large quantities of air-polluting VOCs (volatile
organic compounds). This new law now requires MCA's curing compound
manufacturers to produce higher standards of curing and sealing
compounds at a minimum 25% solids for solvent-based systems.
For the price conscious buyers we offer a variety of water-based
curing compounds (approximate 15% solids) that meet all your
curing demands. At MCA we've got you covered.
As to when and why you should use concrete curing compounds
-- that's easy! Liquid concrete curing compounds are typically
applied to concrete when the concrete can support the weight
of the workforce. Most of the time the bleed water has gone
and the final finish is completed.
Curing compounds help maintain the moisture content and temperature
needed for cement to hydrate. As the concrete dries, hydration
stops. Curing compounds help prevent early moisture loss. Proper
curing helps in the development of the physical properties of
the concrete like compressive and tensile strength. In addition,
properly cured concrete is more resistant to chemicals, freeze-thaw,
and wear and rebar corrosion.
Our question to our customers is this: HOW CAN YOU AFFORD
NOT TO USE CURING COMPOUNDS?
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