CONCRETE THOUGHTS

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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Sheet Membranes Leak - Stickman Fact #1

FACT: All waterproofing sheet membranes have an estimated life expectancy for when they will need to be replaced. This life expectancy is shortened even further if there are tears to the membrane...

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Concrete Pool Repair & Restoration

The Aura Pool in Mexico was constructed without concrete waterproofing, major leaks and cracks appeared. The pool was repaired using Kryton’s Krystol Crack Repair System
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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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4 Concrete Waterproofing Solutions for Urban Structures

Kryton’s waterproofing products solve a variety of challenges for diverse structures around the world. Below is a run-down of recent projects in Canada, Lebanon and the two largest cities in the...

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How to control cracks in concrete structures

In my last blog post I explored in detail the necessary steps required to prevent cracks from forming in concrete structures. The next step in crack prevention is controlling it. This is accomplished...

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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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