Why Waterproofing Fails: Lessons from Real Job Sites

Overview
Waterproofing concrete structures is becoming more complex, with tighter schedules, fewer skilled workers, and higher performance expectations. At the same time, many designs still rely on assumptions around crack control and low permeability—without fully addressing what it takes to achieve true watertightness under real jobsite conditions.
In this panel-style webinar, Kryton's Technical Director Jeff Bowman and regional Territory Managers Ashiqur Bhuiyain, Kevin Lin, and Juzar Matin share firsthand experiences from job sites across North America. The session will highlight common waterproofing failures, coordination challenges, and lessons learned from real projects, including the gap between permeability-based design and long-term watertight performance, as well as how crack formation impacts durability over time.
Designed for engineers, contractors, and specifiers, this discussion focuses on practical solutions that help avoid costly mistakes, manage cracking realistically, and improve long-term performance through more reliable waterproofing strategies.
PRESENTER
Juzar Matin Territory Manager – Central and Atlantic Canada
Ashiqur Bhuiyain Territory Manager - Canadian Prairies Kryton
Jeff Bowman Technical Director Kryton
Kevin Lin Territory Manager - BC Kryton