Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many products does Barrier One Concrete Admixtures manufacture and sell?
    Barrier One Concrete Admixtures manufactures four products, 2 interior and 2 exterior.
    See Article 801A
  2. What are your two interior products?
    Porosity Inhibiting Admixture (PIA) & Moisture Vapor Reduction Admixture (MVRA-CPS).
    See Article 801B
  3. What are your two exterior products?
    CSXtreme (PRAH) and WPX Waterproofer (PRAN).
    See Article 801C
  4. Are other products equal to the Barrier One Concrete Admixtures PIA or MVRA Technology?
    a. Barrier One Concrete Admixtures is the ONLY manufacturer of the Porosity Inhibiting Technology (PIA and CSXtreme).
    b. There are multiple manufacturers of MVRA Technology     (CPS and WPX).
    See Article 802
  5. Do Porosity Inhibiting Admixtures outperform Moisture Vapor Reduction Admixtures?
    YES
    See Article 803
  6. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One Concrete Admixtures increase High Early Concrete Strength?
    YES
    See Article 804
  7. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One Concrete Admixtures reduce shrinkage?
    YES
    See Article 804
  8. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One Concrete Admixtures increase reduce Efflorescence?
    YES
    See Article 804
  9. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One Concrete Admixtures reduce corrosion?
    YES
    See Article 804
  10. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One Concrete Admixtures reduce Alkali Silica Reactivity (ASR)?
    YES
    See Article 804
  11. What does PIA stand for?
    Porosity Inhibiting Admixture
  12. What does MVRA stand for?
    Moisture Vapor Reduction Admixture
  13. What does PRAH stand for?
    Permeability Reducing Admixture for Hydrostatic Conditions
  14. What does PRAN stand for?
    Permeability Reducing Admixture for Non-Hydrostatic Conditions
  15. Which of your products include daily testing?
    Porosity Inhibiting Admix (PIA)
  16. Will Barrier One Concrete Admixtures products void my flooring warranty?
    No
    See Article 805
  17. Is Division 9 Moisture Testing required for Barrier One warranty?
    No
    See Article 806
  18. Which of your products are approved for DOT Projects?
    CSXtreme
  19. Where is Barrier One Located?
    Winter Garden, Florida
  20. How is Barrier One packaged?
    Barrier One Concrete Admixtures products are liquid admixtures shipped in various types of containers:
    a.     275 & 330 Gallons Totes 
    b.     30 & 55 Gallon Drums
    c.     5 Gallon Pails
  21. How much lead time do I need?
    1 to 5 business days depending on your location.
  22. Does concrete dosed with Barrier One reduce the Carbon Footprint?
    YES
    See LEED Document
  23. Are Barrier One products 100% Recyclable?
    YES
  24. Are Barrier One products topical sealers or integral to the concrete mix?
    Integral
  25. Does Barrier One Guarantee Adhesion?
    YES
    See Article 807
  26. Do I still need a vapor retarder under my Slab on Grade?
    Yes a vapor retarder is required. ASTM E 1745 is the vapor retarder be installed per ASTM 1643 directly under the slab.
    See Article 808
  27. Does Barrier One offer/qualify for LEED points?
    Yes
    See LEED Document
  28. Do Barrier One Concrete Admixture products offer other benefits to engineers?
    Yes
    See Article 804
  29. Should Structural Engineers add Barrier One Concrete Admixtures to the structural notes?
    Yes
    See Article 810
  30. What is the Barrier One Water to Cementitious (W/C) Ration Range?
    a.     PIA & CSXtreme: 0.31 to 0.52
    b.     MVRA-CPS and WPX: 0.40 to 0.52
    See Article 808
  31. Can Barrier One Concrete Admixtures work in Light weight concrete?
    Yes
  32. Can Barrier One help with specifications?
    Yes. Please click here
  33. How soon can I install flooring when using Barrier One Concrete Admixtures?
    a.     In as little as 7 to 10 days.
    b.     7-days without a bond test for adhesion.
    c.     10-days with a bond test for adhesion.