Jennifer Crisman

Director of Marketing Services

Jennifer Crisman is director of marketing services at Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of specialty concrete and masonry construction solutions. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Crisman manages marketing communications initiatives for Euclid’s expansive line of admixtures, fiber reinforcement, concrete repair products, flooring materials and decorative concrete systems.

To learn more, visit www.euclidchemical.com.

Hot Weather Concreting Best Practices

Shrinkage Cracks & Heat: Best Practices for Hot Weather Concreting

While project requirements vary, it is generally recommended to employ hot weather concreting practices when the concrete temperature reaches 77-95⁰ F. Here are some good practices to mitigate the effects of hot weather on concrete placement.

3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water

3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water

Water and water infiltration is the natural enemy of concrete causing below-grade reinforcement corrosion, surface scaling, aggregate expansion, mold, etc. Here are three methods you can use to protect against water-related damage in concrete.

Coating voids and pores in a concrete floor.

How to Prevent Coating Defects Caused by Concrete Outgassing

Where entrained air allows room for the expansion of internal freezing and expanding water, air entrainment can cause problems and outgassing defects when barrier coatings, such as epoxies and urethanes, are applied to the concrete surface.

5 Tips for Applying Epoxy Coatings in Cold Weather

5 Tips for Applying Epoxy Coatings in Cold Weather

If applied in cooler temperatures, the epoxy will not reach a complete cure or achieve its designed physical properties — ultimately leading it to fail prematurely. Here's what you can do to be successful.

Over application of sealer, either by too many coats or a coat this is too thick, will cause sealer failure.

How to End Concrete Sealer Bubbling

Decorative concrete sealer trouble is often due to over application

Functionality That Makes a Difference | JLG®

Functionality That Makes a Difference | JLG®

From Smart Load technology to self-leveling innovations, helping you and your crew return home safely is more than our job – it’s why we’re here.

Common film forming sealers like cure & seals are applied in thin layers and typically last one to two years. Penetrating sealers can last as much as 10 years before reapplication is required.

Becoming Sealer Savvy

Different concrete sealer options offer pros and cons. Use these guidelines for sealer selection.