CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Can anything really be waterproof?

Traditionally, waterproofing of concrete structures has been accomplished using a membrane of some sort. The membrane can be anything from a simple coating of tar to a very technical adhered polymer...

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What does waterproof mean?

What does it mean to be “waterproof”? Can anything really be truly waterproof? I’m not speaking philosophically. The question is based on science. The truth is, many things we normally consider to...

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Why waterproofing with surface membranes is obsolete thinking

A local issue making headlines in Vancouver is the destruction of the gardens above Robson Square in the heart of downtown.

Robson Square was designed by world renowned architect Arthur Erickson in...

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A tale of two earthquakes

It’s often said that earthquakes don’t kill people, buildings do.A tragic example of this took place earlier this year. On January 12th Haiti was rocked by an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter...

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Concrete waterproofing blog takes practical approach

Welcome to Kryton’s new Concrete Waterproofing blog. Here you’ll learn about the latest issues in the concrete industry from a practical point of view. We know that every project has challenges – no...

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