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Durability is one of Ductal®‘s superior qualities, as this fiber-reinforced ultra-high performance material provides aging capacity far greater than that provided by conventional concrete.

Due to its outstanding impermeability, Ductal®‘s extremely low porosity nearly stops molecules from diffusing.

Water (the primary culprit of aggression), cannot penetrate the core, providing it with excellent resistance to freeze-thaw phenomena and exposure to sea water (chloride penetration), sulfates, weak acids and carbonation.

Ductal® retains its initial appearance with little or no deterioration to the surface texture or color, even in the harshest environments.

Similarly, Ductal® is resistant to stains and can be reinforced against dirt and/or graffiti with specific treatments applied during production.

In addition, its outstanding resistance to shock, abrasion (comparable to granite) and fire all add to its longevity and durability.

The benefits include easy upkeep and low maintenance costs. Ductal®, which can be solution-dyed with a very wide range of surface textures, is often used “as-cast” by architects, with no use of paint or other coatings that require constant reapplication.

The fibers, like any metallic reinforcement, are protected by the low porosity, preventing the product from corroding and surface damage as often seen on ordinary reinforced concrete applications.

The micro cracks can disappear naturally, through “self-healing” qualities (regeneration by absorption of ambient moisture).