Editorial - October – November 2024
After water, concrete is the most widely used material on earth. Approximately 4.3 billion tons of
cement – the principal ingredient in concrete – were produced in 2021.
According to a report by Future Market Insights, Inc, the global waterproof coating market is set to
thrive at a CAGR of 4.02% between 2022 and 2032 while holding a value of US$15.81 billion in 2022.
The anticipated value is US$23.45 billion by the year 2032.
Waterproof coatings are expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to their increasing
demand across various industries. As a result of the increasing population and rapid urbanization,
waterproof coatings have become more popular around the world, which will aid in the growth of
the market. In addition, the increased commercial and residential infrastructure around the world is
expected to result in a rise in demand for waterproof coatings and thereby drive growth in the
market.
Waterproofing is essential because concrete can corrode. Concrete corrosion happens when
concrete breaks down due to exposure to corrosive substances. This can happen when concrete
which is alkaline in nature is exposed to sulfur compounds, salty or acidic water, chlorides, microbes,
nitrates, fluorides…
Concrete corrosion can be dangerous because concrete is porous, allowing corrosive materials to
soak in and cause damage from within. It can also weaken the structure of reinforced concrete, as
the steel bars that provide strength can corrode as well.
In this issue, we discuss how waterproofing methods can assuage the problem to an extent possible.
Plus, also all our regular columns, news, case studies and features.
Let me also take this opportunity to wish you all a great festive season!!!
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