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Blog Why Calgary Foundations Need Type HS Cement (The S-2 Sulphate Story)
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Why Calgary Foundations Need Type HS Cement (The S-2 Sulphate Story)

Calgary foundations need Type HS sulphate-resistant cement because local soil routinely tests at S-2 severe sulphate exposure. Learn how sulphates destroy ordinary concrete, what CSA A23.1:24 requires, how to verify HS/HSe on your mix tickets, and why the…

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