Winter is a time of challenges for the construction industry. Low temperatures and harsh weather conditions can seriously hamper construction work. However, modern technologies allow us to overcome these obstacles and accelerate the construction process. One of the most effective technologies is the use of winter additives.

Winter additives are special chemical compounds that are added to concrete or building mix to accelerate the chemical curing process.

They help concrete retain its plasticity longer at low temperatures, which allows it to build even at negative thermometer values.

The main characteristics of winter supplements:

1. Acceleration of curing: The main task of winter additives is to accelerate the curing process of concrete or building mix. This is achieved through special chemical reactions that are activated at low temperatures. Due to this, construction work can continue even on cold winter days.

2. Low temperature resistance: Winter additives provide concrete or building mix with the ability to resist low temperatures, preventing it from freezing and preserving its properties and quality. This is especially important when building in harsh climatic conditions.

3. Performance improvement: Winter additives help to maintain the performance of concrete or building mix at low temperatures, which allows builders to continue work without the need for additional equipment or heating of the construction site.

4. Stability and durability: Winter additives improve the properties of concrete or building mix, making it more durable, resistant to moisture and ultraviolet rays. Thus, the use of winter additives contributes to the durability of building structures.

The use of winter additives has a number of advantages.

• Firstly, they significantly speed up the construction process, which reduces the project execution time.
• Secondly, they ensure high quality and reliability of building structures even during construction in cold weather conditions.
• Thirdly, the use of winter additives allows you to save resources and reduce the cost of heating the construction site.

The website of the Protex Ukraine company (Protex) is a leader in the production and supply of modern materials for monolithic and industrial construction. We offer a wide range of winter additives that ensure effective use in construction in winter. Our additives are of high quality, reliable and economical. Do not allow construction work to slow down or be interrupted due to adverse weather conditions. Use winter supplements from the Protex Ukraine company and ensure high productivity and quality of work at any time of the year.

Winter additives, such as antifreeze plasticizers, play an important role in ensuring the normal course of construction work at low temperatures. Here are more detailed characteristics and applications of the NITSAL S45 antifreeze plasticizer:

• Regulation of concrete properties: NITCAL S45 antifreeze plasticizer is designed to regulate the properties of finished concrete, reinforced and non-reinforced, mortar mixtures and dry building mixes. It allows you to achieve optimal material characteristics.
• Application at low temperatures: Used in monolithic construction for various types of work, such as screeds, masonry work and others, at low and subzero temperatures from 5 °C to -25 °C. This makes it possible to continue construction even in cold conditions.
• Prevention of efflorescence: Antifreeze plasticizer helps to prevent the appearance of efflorescence at the operational stage, which is important for the durability of concrete structures.
• Acceleration of setting and hardening: The additive accelerates the process of setting and hardening of concrete, ensuring faster work of builders and reducing the time to achieve the required structural strength.
• Increased strength and frost resistance: Antifreeze plasticizer creates high-density and waterproof concrete, increasing its strength and frost resistance. It also prevents the development of corrosion due to the high concentration of chlorides.
• Concrete sealing: Significantly seals concrete, which contributes to the rapid clogging of concrete pores, preventing brittleness and destruction.
• Versatility and chlorine-free: A universal chlorine-free additive that does not change the consistency of the batch, reduces the water content in the batch by up to 10%.
• Improvement of operational properties: Helps to improve the operational properties of the initial composition of concrete.

It is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and use the additive in accordance with the instructions to ensure optimal results and safety of construction work.