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Choosing a concrete curing compound
How to select the right AS 3799 concrete curing compound for highway, bridge, commercial and civil construction projects in Australia.
The key criteria are Australian Standard compliance, formulation type, application method and the project environment. All liquid membrane curing compounds used on Australian civil and infrastructure projects should comply with AS 3799. Beyond compliance, consider whether a water-based, solvent-based, bituminous or chlorinated rubber formulation suits the substrate, project specification and site conditions. For highway and bridge work, look for products with a proven field track record on government-funded infrastructure and direct technical support from the manufacturer.
Water-based curing compounds are lower in VOC content, safer to handle and dry quickly in most conditions. They are well suited to commercial slabs, residential work and projects where environmental or safety regulations limit solvent use. Solvent-based compounds form a more robust membrane and are better suited to exposed or windy conditions where rapid evaporation could compromise a water-based film. Evenrange manufactures both types, all complying with AS 3799, so the right formulation can be matched to the specific project requirement.
Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services) specifications require curing compounds to comply with AS 3799. Evenrange products have been supplied to multiple Pacific Highway upgrade projects in NSW, including the Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads, Frederickton to Eungai, Oxley Highway to Kempsey, Kundabung to Kempsey, and Nambucca Heads to Urunga upgrades. Evenrange curing compounds are formulated to meet or exceed the requirements set by Transport for NSW for bridge decks, pavement slabs and structural concrete elements.
Buying direct from the manufacturer means you are working with the team that formulates the product. Evenrange is the southern hemisphere's largest manufacturer of concrete curing compounds and supplies direct to civil and commercial contractors as well as to leading Australian construction distributors. Buying direct gives you access to the same formulations at the source, with technical support from the people who developed them, faster product availability and the ability to specify custom blended solutions for unusual project requirements.
Yes. All Evenrange liquid membrane curing compounds are formulated to meet or exceed Australian Standard AS 3799. Products are backed by Boral certification and independent performance testing. AS 3799 compliance is a mandatory requirement on most civil infrastructure projects in Australia, and Evenrange products have been successfully specified on major government-funded road, bridge and tunnel projects across the country.