Cooler & Freezer Concrete Repair

Cold environments like walk-in freezers and refrigerated warehouses present unique challenges for concrete repair. Concrete Fusion conquers these obstacles with the best technology, latest materials, and a wealth of experience to ensure our work satisfies you.

The Problem With Cooler & Freezer Concrete Repair

Your average concrete repair company might try to tackle your cooler and freezer damage with the same techniques they use everywhere. Unfortunately, there’s several reasons to take a different approach to these repairs, including:

• Frost: When moisture in concrete freezes, it forms a barrier between the repair material and the concrete’s pores. Many repair materials will attempt to bond to this frost-covered surface. However, as temperatures rise, the frost melts, weakening the bond between the materials and the concrete.
• Working Conditions: Cold presents challenges for workers and materials. Mixing epoxies or mortars in low temperatures is particularly difficult, as the cold increases the viscosity and flow rate, making them harder to combine and work with.
• Curing: In cold spaces, most materials require significantly longer curing times. A product that typically cures in one hour at room temperature may take up to 12 hours in the cold, or in some cases, may not cure at all before freezing solid.

Concrete Fusion understands these challenges and takes measures to ensure your repair stands the test of time. Call us now to learn more about what we can do for you!

How We Overcome Challenges to Repair Your Freezer or Cooler

The extremely low viscosity and fast cure times of certain concrete repair products make them ideal for use in cold environments. Successful repairs can be made even in temperatures as low as -29°C, such as in freezer floors.

The steps we take to ensure a lasting repair are:

• Preparation: We prepare cracks, joints, and spalls with the best methods and tools. It’s important to remove all moisture from the repair area, and using a propane torch or heat gun can help eliminate frost and moisture. In extremely cold conditions, heating the concrete before application is necessary.
• Application: We keep materials, including sand or aggregate, warm before use by storing them in an area between 21°C and 32°C. Warm materials mix better, flow more easily, and cure faster. Our team works quickly applying the materials while they are still workable and have the best chance to create a strong bond.
• Curing: These materials cure in approximately 10 minutes when all components are at 21°C. In cold conditions, we allow extra curing time, ensuring a long-lasting repair so you won’t be dealing with problems in the future.

Trust our highly experienced team to treat your freezer repair with great care that you can’t find anywhere else. Call us now to learn more!