- slab-on-grade
- slab-on-deck
- residential
- commercial
- industrial
- curbs and gutters
- decorative
- architectural
- white toppings
- works with all finishes
UltraFiber 500® is ideal for all concrete slab-on-grade and
slab-on-deck applications for commercial, residential and industrial. UltraFiber
500® offers the contractor enhanced performance while working
with a wide variety of beautiful finishes.
Whenever you want to have an outstanding finish and significantly reduce cracking
in your slab applications, turn with highest confidence to UltraFiber 500®.
UltraFiber 500® is the ideal fiber for providing outstanding plastic
shrinkage crack control in decorative concrete for 2 major reasons:
- Provides Superior Finishing
No fiber balling, no blemishes, no surface fuzz, and the fiber accepts the
cement for richer pigment and stain tones.
As shown in the photos below, UltraFiber 500® readily absorbs
pigmentation and stains whereas polypropylene fibers cannot. So only UltraFiber
500® blends into colored concrete and maintains the color for
a superior decorative concrete appearance.
- Works well with All Steps in the Decorative Finishing Process
No adherence to stamps or skins
Works well with both liquid and dry release agents
Wicks in sealants, resulting in a beautiful surface with a solid sealing
No modifications to the normal, decorative finishing process are required
UltraFiber 500® is uniquely suited for precast concrete:
- Reduces Water Permeability of concrete by 67% at 50% stress
loading. This has a direct benefit to long term internal corrosion reduction.
- Superior Freeze / Thaw Resistance (see table on right)
- Reduces Costs
Reduces rework by reducing cracks 85% (1.5 lbs/cy dose) compared to no fiber
Eliminates rejects due to WWF shadowing (see pictures below)
Eliminates the need for WWF for secondary reinforcement
Compared to WWF, decreases construction time, labor, and material cost
- Better Strength
Hydrophilic fiber provides internal curing which enhances overall hydration
and concrete strength.
+5% to +20% better bond strength between cement paste and rebar
+5% to +15% higher compressive strength @ 28 days
- Improves Fire Resistance – Can be used to stop explosive
spalling (ISO 834 fire curve)
- Enhances Decorative Finishes. No fuzz, no blemishes, no
visible surface fibers, and accepts colors and stains
Buckeye Technologies Inc.
1001 Tillman Street
Memphis, TN 38112
Tel: (901) 320-8100
Fax: (901) 320-8836
E-mail: info@bkitech.com
Web site: www.ultrafiber500.com
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