Jennifer Mizer

Jennifer Mizer is the director of marketing services at Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of specialty concrete and masonry construction solutions. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Mizer manages the marketing communications activities 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.

From the Author
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
5 Concrete Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint
The Euclid Chemical Company
Advanced cementitious materials, carbon capture, self-healing concrete, nanotechnology and 3D printing can expand concrete’s longevity and improve its environmental impact.
Inadequate curing, improper mix design and insufficient compaction can introduce structural defects.
Concrete
Shrinkage Cracks & Heat: Best Practices for Hot Weather Concreting
The Euclid Chemical Company
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.
Hot Weather Concreting Best Practices
Waterproofing
3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water
The Euclid Chemical Company
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.
3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water
Coatings & Sealants
How to Prevent Coating Defects Caused by Concrete Outgassing
The Euclid Chemical Company
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.
Coating voids and pores in a concrete floor.
Coatings & Sealants
5 Tips for Applying Epoxy Coatings in Cold Weather
The Euclid Chemical Company
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.
5 Tips for Applying Epoxy Coatings in Cold Weather
Decorative Concrete
How to End Concrete Sealer Bubbling
The Euclid Chemical Company
Decorative concrete sealer trouble is often due to over application
Over application of sealer, either by too many coats or a coat this is too thick, will cause sealer failure.
Decorative Concrete
Troubleshooting 5 Common Decorative Concrete Sealer Problems
The Euclid Chemical Company
Know why decorative concrete sealer issues occur so you can prevent them on your stamping, staining and other decorative concrete projects.
Bubbles can form in a sealer when it is applied too thick; it is recommended to apply sealer in two thin layers.
Decorative Concrete
Becoming Sealer Savvy
The Euclid Chemical Company
Different concrete sealer options offer pros and cons. Use these guidelines for sealer selection.
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.
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