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SmartCure - Concrete Curing Blanket

SmartCure

The curing process has a strong influence on the durability and properties of concrete. To properly cure concrete, it should be kept moist during the first (7) days of the curing period. Failing to keep the concrete moist can reduce the strength of the concrete and, thereby, lead to cracking. This method needs a lot of water, time, labor effort, monitoring, and continuous following in order to guarantee a complete curing process.

SmartCure is a multi-layer blanket to save water during the concrete curing process. The product is designed to absorb water easily, lies flat after the initial setting of concrete. It is reusable and consists of three distinct layers, bottom to top. The bottom layer consists of burlap or any suitable fiber material, the second layer itself is consisting of cotton saturated with a special powder. The top layer consists of a transparent polyethylene plastic sheet.

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1) This product saves customer's money by saving 80% of the water needed in the concrete curing process. 2) It saves time and effort of labor work. 3) By saving water, this product helps the government to control the discharge of water and thereby conserve water resources. 4) Makes a contractor's life easy with consultant and owner representatives.

SmartCure product targets many parties that are involved in the construction, those are: 1. Individuals people (in their private real estate and homes) (15%). 2. Pre-Cast companies (5%). 3. Contractors (80%).