PSI Inc. completed another moisture vapor barrier system to new concrete slabs at Froedtert Medical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Moisture Vapor System Details
General Contractor: Mortenson Construction, a midwest general contractor specializing in healthcare, contracted for work at the Froedtert Medical College in Milwauke.e
Moisture Vapor Installer: Mortensen contracted PSI Inc. (Professional Surface Installations) to perform moisture mitigation and to create a moisture vapor barrier. Contact Will McClain
Project Size: The size of the project encompassed a total of approximately 120,000 square feet.
Time to Complete: Ongoing in phases.
Scope of Project: Froedert Medical started as a 5-story project with an additional 3 stories to handle growth over the next few years.
New concrete slabs, though hard within 24 hours, still maintain moisture that can take 2 years to work out. To prevent flooring failure and keep project moving at a fast track, PSI Inc. shot blasts and diamond grinds the floor. The process is then followed by capping the moisture vapor with 100% solids Mapei epoxy along with the installation of self-leveling cement underlayment.
Moisture Vapor Barrier System: Project Steps
1. Shotblast Surface
2. Grind Surface – Remove high spots
3. Apply Mapei Planiseal Epoxy
4. Apply Mapei Eco PrimGrip
5. Mapei Novoplan 1 – Self Leveling system
About PSI Inc.
PSI installs warrantied moisture mitigation vapor systems for healthcare facilities nationwide. Additionally, they provide concrete surface prep services, polishing , epoxy and decorative flooring for office buildings, shopping centers, big box retail centers, airplane hangars and airports. They are based in Chicago, Illinois and Cape Coral, Florida.