CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Protecting Structures in a Marine Environment

Concrete is used in a wide variety of different structures and environments throughout the world. One of the environments toughest on concrete is in marine environments. Concrete has been used...

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Construction Growth the Catalyst for London Build 2015

The United Kingdom construction industry is set for extreme levels of expansion in the coming years. To give you an example of this growth, there is currently of over £5 billion ($9.5 billion Cnd.)...

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What is ASR and How Do I Avoid It?

ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes cracking and deterioration of the concrete. ASR happens when concrete is made using certain aggregates that are reactive with alkali. These...

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Durability Testing - The Absorption Test.

Absorption testing is a popular method of determining the water-tightness of concrete. A water absorption test, such as BS 1881-122: 2011 Testing Concrete: Method for Determination of Water...

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Kryton Products Approved by Auckland Council

Our Krystol products have recently obtained approval from the Auckland Council.

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