Concrete is an amazing building material when it comes to stability and durability. It’s strong, versatile, inexpensive and available just about everywhere. However, this durability depends on how well you protect it, especially against water. Water is the primary enemy of concrete during service life, even though it’s essential to concrete production, placement, and curing.
Keeping bare concrete watertight is a challenge. This is why most construction industry professionals use a waterproofing product to protect their concrete structures.
Methods to protect concrete from water have been evolving for several decades. This issue is dedicated to crystalline waterproofing, an integral waterproofing method that replaces the need for external waterproofing membranes.
Crystalline Technology Explained
Gaining popularity around the globe over the last three decades is the integral crystalline waterproofing system that is replacing external waterproofing membranes.
Waterproofing New Structures: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Asia Pacific’s largest resort, a $5.7-billion project possesses a distinct identity meant to distinguish Singapore from other cities. The challenge was to find a waterproofing product that could address numerous issues associated with such a mega-project including all below-grade areas, multiple floors, tunnels, roof tops, lift and sump pits and water tanks...
JFK Airport Underground Pedestrian Tunnel, New York, USA
JFK's 1,500 ft long, 150 ft wide concrete pedestrian tunnel runs 25 ft below finished grade with a water height of 12 ft at high tide. A couple of years after its construction, shrinkage cracks began to form, cold joints and construction joints in the walls and floors began to leak. Over 18 months, the foundation contractor tried numerous solutions to fill the cracks and stop the leakage...
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Since the invention of an unbeatable crystalline waterproofing formula in 1973, Kryton has become a leader in highest-quality concrete waterproofing and durability solutions. Our R&D division has been working with industry, academic and government bodies around the world to develop certification standards and testing methodologies. We have one of the largest North American laboratory specializing in concrete permeability.
Through this newsletter, we hope to share with you our passion, integrity and expertise in concrete waterproofing and durability. We are committed to help you build better and smarter structures that truly stand the test of time.
