CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Life Cycle Cost Analysis - Conventional Design

Each and everyday people around the world make important economic decisions in order to be able to continue their daily lives, but something that many people do not know is that is some cases, cheap...

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Epoxy Injections: The Ugly Truth

Epoxy injections can be a 'hit and miss' process.
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Krystol Products work to restore an 18th Century Fieldstone Foundation on "This Old House"

Pictured: Back row: Heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey, host Kevin O'Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram. Front row: General contractor Tom Silva, landscape contractor Roger Cook. Photo:...
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Kryton & The Vancouver Giants

Last Friday a group of Krytonites took in a Vancouver Giants game. Although Vancouver lost 2-6 to the Kelowna Rockets a fun time was had by all at the Giants final home game of the season. It was...

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Hydrophobic VS Hydrophilic

Most concrete structures are designed such that the water is intended to stay put – either on the inside, like with a reservoir, or on the outside, as with a basement.  Similar to a sponge, concrete...

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Sneaky Grains of Salt can wreak havoc

Tiny hairline cracks are inevitable when creating a new concrete structure. It’s the nature of the environment: the earth, and therefore the foundation, will probably move a little. So how do we plan...

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Regular Maintenance Protects and Preserves

With all concrete structures cracks can occur due to settling, seismic activity, extreme temperatures and even traffic. If ignored, cracks can leak, causing damage to the structure itself as well as...

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