CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Waterproofing Wine Caves in Silicon Valley

At Clos de la Tech Winery in California, the goal is clear: to make the New World’s Best Pinot Noir. Located high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Clos de la Tech was founded in 1994 by T.J. Rodgers and...

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Comparing Concrete Durability Testing Methods

Absorption Tests

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Defining Durability

To have a more sustainable concrete structure, durability is key.

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UBC Concrete Canoe 2014

Kryton is excited to be sponsoring the University of British Columbia (UBC) Concrete Canoe team as they compete in this American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Conference Competition

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Fast Corroding Sewage Pipes need a Better Solution

Sewage maintenance is one of the most expensive utilities a city operates. They are difficult to access for repair, due to the extra depth to which sewer lines must be installed to protect drinking...

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Design Complications Cause Waterproofing Failure

Last week, I wrote about the UN’s new Environmental Change Report, which forecasted dire outcomes felt worldwide as a result of Global Warming. The risks included changing weather patterns and higher...

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Mitigating Our Risk in the Face of Climate Change

Sun trying to shine through the smog caused by particulate pollution and smoke in the atmosphere giving the air a very poor quality due to toxic photo-chemicals. Credit: Stephen D Gibson,...
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Spring Waterproofing for Basements

Driving from Squamish to Vancouver today, the dozens of previously frozen roadside waterfalls cascaded with a beautiful sound, reminding me that spring is around the corner. They were also a good...

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Waterproofing Membrane Woes

One month after the membrane was placed, the below-grade areas began to leak severely.
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