Barrier One Concrete Admixtures – Frequently Asked Questions (1-22-2026)
The Barrier One Concrete Admixtures FAQ page provides technical answers to many questions concerning concrete performance and application of products over the concrete. Here is one to consider:
Is Division 9 Moisture Testing required for Barrier One Warranty?
“The assumption that the presence of moisture in your slabs, as determined by field moisture testing, is directly correlated to a possible flooring failure, is not always accurate. ASTM studies indicated that RH testing conducted 2-years after flooring installations ranged from 88% RH to 98% RH (Great For Concrete Hydration). Therefore, its clearly not the presence of moisture, but the redistribution of this moisture that causes flooring failures. Barrier One Porosity Inhibiting (PIA) Technology stops the redistribution of this moisture and our Barrier One Moisture Vapor Reduction (MVRA-CPS) Technology reduces the redistribution of this moisture at differing levels of performance.
Redistribution of concrete moisture and fully understanding concrete hydration are primary reasons why Division 9 Concrete Moisture Testing is “not-required” for our Barrier One Warranties. We warrant to the maximum of both test: ASTM F-1869 Calcium Chloride (25 Pounds) and ASTM F-2170 In Situ Probe Relative Humidity “RH” (100%). Since many Commercial Flooring Manufacturers “still” mandate concrete moisture testing in their installation guidelines, it is in the best interest of the Flooring Installer and Project Team to have the test performed and recorded. With Barrier One dosed in your project slabs stopping the redistribution of concrete moisture, the need for expensive and time-consuming Topical Moisture Mitigation system are also eliminated, regardless of the recorded testing results from either ASTM F-1869 or ASTM F-2170.”
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