OverviewDuracal® Cement is a specially formulated, rapid‑setting above‑grade concrete patch designed for repair of highways, roads, ramps, bridges, parking lots and commercial concrete floors. It can be applied neat or blended with aggregate and mixes with equal parts sand and coarse aggregate plus a measured amount of water. The material exhibits positive expansion and allows traffic return approximately one hour after setting.
Key features and benefits- Sets fast — 20 to 35 minutes, depending on conditions
- Accepts traffic about one hour after setting (positive expansion)
- Durable; resists freeze‑thaw cycles, salt application and heavy traffic
- Performs at temperatures down to 32° F (0° C)
- High yields and low in‑place cost when used with approved local aggregates
- Compatible with ribbon mixers, drum mixers and approved mobile mixers
- NOTE: Duracal® Cement is not recommended for use in structural applications
Technical characteristics / specifications- Commodity code: 102140
- Application modes: applied neat or blended with aggregate (mixes with equal parts sand and coarse aggregate plus measured water)
- Typical set time: 20–35 minutes (condition dependent)
- Traffic return: accepts traffic about 1 hour after setting (positive expansion)
- Operating/placement temperature: performs at temperatures down to 32° F (0° C)
- Compatibility: suitable for ribbon, drum and approved mobile mixers
- Intended uses: expressway, road, ramp, bridge, parking lot and commercial concrete floor repair