We are hydrating the walls to promote proper curing (and reduce the incidents of cracks). These walls have had 2 coatings so far… with another finishing coat (and a 4th colouring-sealing layer [using silicate paint]). Here is a link to a FAQ section about curing concrete. By the way, this is not your typical concrete used on sidewalks and the Ontario ETR-407. Nor is it stucco! I am still learning about its chemistry… Evolve Builders Group uses a DIFFERENT concoction, that somehow respects the group’s core ideas about sustainable building (or at the very least, less destructive building strategies).
TS and I are tending our new home. Expect to see us monitoring the site. RESPECT ALL SIGNAGE AS THIS IS AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE. DO NOT ENTER. Don’t worry — you can count on us to show-and-tell our fancy home when we open for business!
Source: American Concrete Institute (ACI). “Technical Questions… ACI COMMITTEES, MEMBERSHIP, AND STAFF HAVE ANSWERED COMMON QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF CONCRETE RELATED TOPICS”. What is curing? Accessed Saturday, May 25, 2024, 20:50 EST. URL: https://www.concrete.org/tools/frequentlyaskedquestions.aspx?faqid=789
Source: Evolve Builders. “What is climate conscious construction?”. Accessed May 25, 2024, 20:52 EST. URL: https://evolvebuilders.ca/blog/service/item/product-sales/ecohouse-natural-paints-and-oils/ …and… https://evolvebuilders.ca/blog/service/item/product-sales/tenax-plaster-mesh/ …and… https://evolvebuilders.ca/blog/service/item/product-sales/radiant-flooring/ …and finally… https://evolvebuilders.ca/green-builders/ .
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