Product: Ultracure

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Project:  Product: Ultracure

Entrant:  CANZAC Ltd

Owner:  McTech Group Ltd

Contractor:  Naylor Love Construction

 

Ultracure blankets feature natural cellulose, super absorbent, non-staining fibres that effectively trap water, provide thorough hydration, less discolouration and a more evenly cured slab.  Ultracure NCF also features a white reflective poly backing which provides constant visual reinforcement that the slab remains wet for the entire curing period.  The superior water retention ability of Ultracure NCF allows the blanket to absorb up to 208 litres of curing water per 150 square metre roll, providing the critical moisture required for the long term wet curing of concrete surfaces.

  • Increases concrete strength and durability
  • Reduces permeability of concrete
  • Improves abrasion resistance
  • Reduces cracking, crazing, dusting and efflorescence
  • Helps prevent plastic shrinkage cracking

800 square metres of Ultracure have been used on the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch.

Ultracure has added the benefit of being biodegradable aerobically or in landfills, and can be recycled with other plastics.  It is not sensitive to sunlight, has no expiration date, and requires no special storage or transportation.