Concrete corrosion is one of the leading causes of structural deterioration in reinforced concrete. Chloride ingress, carbonation, and environmental exposure gradually compromise concrete, threatening safety and increasing maintenance costs.
Utilising over 100 years experience, Sika‘s range of premium performance solutions deliver corrosion management for concrete that is supported with the expertise and guidance required to safeguard the refurbishment and protection of buildings and infrastructure.
Sika’s Total Corrosion Management (TCM) Approach
Our TCM approach combines innovative products and systems to assess, prevent, and repair concrete corrosion. Every solution is tailored to the structure, environment, and project needs.
Concrete Repair Mortars: Restore structural integrity and aesthetics. Options: hand-applied, spray-applied, and flowable repair mortars.
Corrosion Inhibitors: Actively slow down corrosion in steel reinforcement Example Products: Sika® FerroGard®-903+, Sika® Margel VPI-580. Ideal for new and existing structures.
Galvanic Anodes: Embedded sacrificial anodes protect reinforcing steel. Example Product: Sika® Galvashield® XP
Cathodic Protection Systems: Impressed current systems for critical, heavily exposed structures. Continuous monitoring ensures long-term performance.
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Sika offers a comprehensive set of tools—including corrosion inhibitors, galvanic/two-stage and impressed current cathodic protection, and concrete repair and protection solutions—all from one supplier, leveraging over 100 years of experience.
Clarifying use cases—such as environmental conditions, structural type, and severity of corrosion—would be helpful in order to determine to correct method type. Sika can offer Active Corrosion Inhibitors, Passive Corrosion Inhibitors, Cathodic Protection and Sacrificial Anodes.
Sika would work with the client on specific demands and requirements and provide a detailed specification determining the correct solution utilising the range of Total Corrosion Management offerings. Product data sheets, method statements, safety data sheets are all readily available.
Sika emphasises a structured approach—starting with a corrosion survey, selecting appropriate products, and following correct application methods. The Total Corrosion Management framework implies this, and customers would benefit from guidance on the step-by-step process, from assessment to treatment.
Sika can support on the specific project, utilising a wealth of knowledge. The support offered by Sika for corrosion management is a free service and can work with engineers to carry out required surveys.
