Krystol Magazine 13.2 provides readers with a profile of Kryton's Waterproofing of the Madushan Dam in China, information about nuclear power construction standards, green practices, and Kryton news worldwide.

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3. Contents Volume 13 | Issue 2
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Top 10 Things to Look for When Selecting Your
Waterproofing Solution
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6 Waterproofing the Madushan Dam
8 By Your Side
8 Test Your Knowledge
9 CEO Column — Modernizing Nuclear Power
Construction Standards
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Editors/Contributors
Jillian Work
Kari Yuers
Al Polonuk
Alex Emlyn
Sheila Dong
6 Design/Production
Yvonne Lee
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4. 0
Top
Things to Look For When Selecting Your
Waterproofing Solution
When a building project calls for non-pressure situations. However, repair locations. In addition, because
absolutely watertight waterproofing – are easily overcome by hydrostatic the structures are often buried and
pools, underground parking garages, pressure, allowing water and the membranes are located on the
aquariums, water tanks or similar contaminants in. Membranes can other side of the wall, access is
structures – builders, developers, provide adequate protection as restricted. Many repair systems, such
architects and engineers need to know long as they have been installed as injections, can make the situation
the options available, and what works with pristine workmanship; but any worse if they push the membrane
best where.
pinhole or separated seam can lead off the structure or cause a seam
to leaks. Crystalline waterproofing to split. In contrast, crystalline
In waterproofing concrete, there are
systems withstand very high waterproofing systems have
different types of systems, some of
which may have distinct advantages hydrostatic pressure, improving over compatible repair systems for cracks
over other systems. time and providing continuous self- that are effectively and reliably
sealing capabilities. installed from either side.
Here are the top 10 things to
look for when selecting your 3. Could you easily repair leaks if 4. Can you easily get skilled and
waterproofing solution: you needed to? experienced trades people to
Leaking membrane systems are apply the waterproofing?
1. Are you on a tight construction extremely difficult and often You need to have confidence in your
schedule? impossible to repair. Water can travel trades people – no matter what
Waterproofing systems like between the membrane and the wall waterproofing solution you choose.
membranes typically require a well- until it finds an opening, the location But you can mitigate the risks by
prepared surface prior to application. of a leak does not necessarily indicate choosing a system that makes their
Some require the concrete to have the location of the membrane breach. jobs easier. Integral crystalline
been cured for 28 days. All surface This makes it challenging to identify waterproofing systems eliminate
applied systems require time for
workers to complete the preparation
and application. Internal systems,
like crystalline waterproofing, are
integrated into the concrete mix
during batching and require no
labour or preparation on-site. This
can save a significant amount of time
and money and even shorten your
construction schedule.
2. Will the concrete be subjected
to hydrostatic pressure?
Water repelling products are
inexpensive and can be effective
in reducing water absorption in The TreePeople cistern needed a permanent waterproofing solution because landscaping
overtop would make repairs almost impossible.
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5. 9. Do you require expert advice
and support?
Be sure to choose a waterproofing
system that has a track record of being
supported by the local distributor
as well as the manufacturer. Proper
support should include reviews of
project specific designs and details,
clear literature on the product or
system, application instructions,
training, online help, and site visits.
Suppliers should be available and
always willing to help.
10. Does the manufacturer have a
long history of success?
Any waterproofing system that you
should consider trusting to protect
your structure should be proven to be
Skilled tradespeople on this jobsite at the Cowichan Pool in Duncan, B.C., received training effective over a long period of time.
and support throughout the waterproofing process. Your structure and its waterproofing
the need for labour as the product 7. Are you seeking LEED system is undoubtedly intended to
is integrated into the concrete mix. certification for your project? last for many years. Choose a system
Membranes and other surface applied A LEED point can be achieved as a that has stood the test of time. Also
result of using innovation in design be sure to choose a manufacturer
products can require highly skilled
and some crystalline waterproofing that has demonstrated a strong
labour, increasing the chances that
systems can contribute towards commitment to stand behind its
mistakes will occur.
your LEED credits because of products in the long term.
5. Are you trying to build within their innovative nature. Be aware
tight property lines or make the that many membrane systems are
most effective use of your building petroleum-based and applied using
adhesives with high volatile organic
site area?
compounds. Membranes can also
Using surface applied products
restrict the concrete’s ability to be
normally requires access space on
recycled when the structure’s useful
the outside of the concrete. This life is over.
can prevent you from building right
up to the property line. Integral 8. Does your concrete include
waterproofing systems do not require rough or irregular surfaces or
on-site installation so allow you to
unusual shaping?
build tight to the property lines, The more irregular the architectural
potentially giving you more building shape the more difficult the
area and flexibility in the design. application process becomes for
surface applied systems like adhered
6. Will the concrete be in contact membranes and bentonite sheets.
with potable water? Surface applied systems require
If the structure you are building will meticulous workmanship to achieve a
hold potable water, you need to be perfect seal when working with fancy
sure that the waterproofing system architectural designs. Liquid applied
you choose is safe for contact with coatings and integral waterproofing The Underwater World Aquarium in Australia
the water. Any such system should admixtures are more effectively used needed a waterproofing solution that could
be certified safe for contact with to waterproof irregular shapes resist hydrostatic pressure from within the tank
drinking water by NSF International. and forms. and outside in the Yarra River. KIM installed
in 2000.
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6. Waterproofing the
Madushan Dam
The Madushan hydroelectric dam is due to inclement weather on-site. An example of this occurred in 2005
located on the Red River in Yunnan The owner was also already moving when the Taum Sauk pumped storage
Province, People’s Republic forward on an expansion project plant in Missouri, U.S.A., experienced
of China. With a height of 107 on the dam, building additional a failure in its upper dam. A computer
metres, length of 353 metres and infrastructure and increasing its software problem, in tandem with
a water capacity of 552 million overall capacity. It would be a busy a preexisting leakage issue in the
cubic metres, it is a major dam that site, and repair work needed to concrete, led to more than four
provides electricity to hundreds of happen as quickly, efficiently and million cubic metres of water topping
thousands of people. effectively as possible. the dam walls and being released
into the river below over a 12 minute
When cracks in the dam’s upstream Because concrete will crack if
concrete walls began to surface due not properly placed or cured,
to immense hydrostatic pressure, waterproofing with a trusted and
the structure’s owners – Red guaranteed system provides extra
River Guangyuan Hydropower protection for dam walls and the
Development Co. Ltd. – knew they steel rebar reinforcements within.
were up against a massive challenge. If water enters cracks in concrete,
The dam needed to remain in it can damage the reinforcing steel
service, making planning and co- below the concrete surface. As the
ordination difficult for trades. In steel corrodes, it expands, which
addition, the owner had concerns that leads to further cracking and water
traditional membrane waterproofing ingress. Over time, the concrete
and polyurethane coating systems deteriorates and fails – this can result
wouldn’t be effective or easy to use in devastating floods. Before crews could start on waterproofing the
Madushan Dam, more than 1.3 million cubic
metres of earth were excavated.
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7. period. The concrete walls had been exposure to water, salts or other
waterproofed with a traditional contaminants and are not affected
membrane system but had been by UV rays or extreme temperatures.
leaking over a prolonged period of Finally, integral systems are a green
time. Because of the leak, the concrete solution – they can extend the
walls had weakened and slumped, serviceable life of structures and also
lowering the point at which the walls allow the concrete to be recycled after
would be overtopped by water. its useful life is over. For hydroelectric
dams, which are
a green form of
energy, integral Crews prepared the surface of the walls
prior to applying T1 and T2.
waterproofing
systems make sense. later in the life of the concrete, the
incoming water will trigger further
The construction crystal growth, keeping the structure
team chose watertight over its lifespan. They
Hangzhou Guo recognized the system would not only
Dian Dam Safety fix the cracks, but would increase the
Engineering Co, resistance of chloride penetration
Kryton’s distributor into the concrete and improve the
in China, to provide structure’s overall durability.
Krystol T1 and T2
– a surface-applied Krystol T1 and T2 is a two-step
crystalline slurry integral system that is brush-applied
coat system – as well onto existing concrete structures.
Crews applied T1 and T2 to the dam’s walls as Krystol Waterstop Once applied, the crystals grow deep
to prevent water leakage and increase the Grout for the joints and cracks. into the existing concrete.
durability of the structure. Kryton’s Krystol line of products
To enhance the safety of these contain crystals that grow and fill A total of 12,000 square metres of
structures, more and more naturally occurring pores and cracks concrete have been treated with
governments and hydro companies in concrete, providing permanent approximately 40 tonnes of Kryton’s
are turning to integral crystalline waterproof protection. If cracks form T1 and T2 system.
waterproofing manufacturers for help
– which is exactly what happened Did You Know?
after the Taum Sauk failure. Kryton
China is home to the largest hydroelectric dam in the world – the Three Gorges
International Inc. was brought on
Dam. Spanning the Yangtze River, the dam wall is 2,309 metres long, 185 metres
board to provide crack repair and high and 115 metres thick at its base. In all, more than 27 million cubic metres of
surface treatment to repair the concrete and 463,000 tonnes of steel were used to build the wall.
damage that had been done by the
leaking membrane system. In the case The dam contains 32 main electricity generators, six of which are still
of the Madushan Dam, Kryton was under construction. In just one year of operation, the dam generated
the solution again. enough electricity to cover more than one third of its building costs.
Integral systems can add decades
to the life of a concrete structure.
Unlike membrane systems that
can deteriorate over time, integral
systems become part of the concrete
matrix, waterproofing from the inside
out. This gives these systems added
reliability over other waterproofing
systems as they cannot be punctured
or torn. In addition, integral systems
won’t be worn away by constant
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8. By Your Side
When Kryton was brought on Kryton’s China office, led by Helen travelled to the site on the Red
board to waterproof the Madushan Qiao and Tian Dapeng, delivered River at the beginning of the repair
Dam through its distributor, a presentation on crystalline work and provided hands-on
Hangzhou Guo Dian Dam Safety waterproofing and its direct benefits training for the applicators to ensure
Engineering Company, it began for the dam to an audience made the Krystol T1 and T2 products
developing a comprehensive strategy up of the dam owners from Red were used correctly.
to provide full service support to the River Guangyuan Hydropower
on-site crews. Development Company. Tian also The By Your Side support continued
overseas at Kryton’s technical
headquarters in Canada. Kryton’s
team of researchers, scientists,
engineers and market and product
experts provided technical support
throughout the waterproofing
work, answering questions on
product capabilities and application
techniques.
For more information about Kryton’s
By Your Side service, visit
www.kryton.com.
Kryton provides a training demonstration in China.
Test Your Knowledge!
A. The tallest dam in the world D. One-third of the world’s
is the Nurek Dam in Tajikistan. countries rely on hydropower for
It is: their electricity supply. Large dams
1. 150 metres high generate this percentage of the
2. 210 metres high world’s total electricity supply:
3. 300 metres high 1. 8%
4. 440 metres high 2. 15%
3. 19%
B. The earliest known dam is 4. 23%
situated in Jawa, Jordan and is
dated back to: E. In order to build the Hoover
1. 3,000 BC Dam, workers laboured non-stop,
2. 1,200 BC both day and night, for two years F. The largest man-made lake
3. 110 AD to prevent uneven curing of the in the United States was created
4. 1,400 AD concrete. In all, this much concrete by the:
was poured to build the dam:
1. Daniel Johnson Dam
C. The world’s largest known 1. 1 million tons 2. Inguri Dam
beaver dam is: 2. 3 million tons 3. Glen Canyon Dam
1. 466 metres 3. 5 million tons 4. Hoover Dam
2. 652 metres 4. 7 million tons
3. 822 metres
4. 1,097 metres A. 3; B. 1; C. 3; D. 3; E. 4; F. 4 Answers:
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9. CEO Column
Modernizing Nuclear Power Construction Standards
by Kari Yuers
At the recent American Concrete about standards and safety that must be concrete and concrete structures.
Institute (ACI) convention in Chicago, addressed before the public is reassured Currently, different versions of standards
the National Institute for Standards and that nuclear power is safe power. It raises and different dates of standards are being
Technology gave a presentation to the concerns as well in the construction cited by various regulatory agencies.
Board to ask for the ACI’s collaboration industry that those regulations not
and support in revamping standards override the economics of producing As a global industry, we need to come
for the concrete construction of nuclear nuclear power. together to make the necessary changes
power stations. What became apparent to our codes and standards, ensuring the
as we listened to the goals that need to Construction standards and safety nuclear power stations that are
be achieved to even begin construction have changed radically since the first built around the world are durable,
is the tremendous amount of work that commercial nuclear power stations were reliable and safe.
needs to be done to incorporate 30 years built in the 1950s. Construction of any
of technology and process change. There new nuclear facility must be based on
can be no conflicts among all of these alignment with up-to-date standards
standards and codes. And standards and and codes cited in the US Nuclear
codes need to be agreed upon by the Regulatory Commission’s regulatory
appropriate regulatory bodies on very documents. But a large part of those
tight timelines. codes and standards have not been
updated since the 1980s. Can we catch
The time crunch is in part due to US up in time, and with sufficient input and
President Obama’s administration deliberation, to re-assure the public, and
approving an $8.3 billion conditional the construction industry?
loan guarantee to start building the first
nuclear power plants in the US in more There are more than 6,000 standards and Nuclear power facilities like this one in the
than three decades. That kind of incentive codes cited for constructing a Generation UK are going to become a more familiar
is good news for the global concrete III reactor. About 600 of those standards sight after the United States approved new
industry. But it also raises concerns and codes relate to concrete, reinforced construction.
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10. Failed epoxy injection in this 30 year old water tank led to substantial cracking requiring repairs.
Keeping Water Tanks Watertight
The average lifespan of a concrete water How to Repair a Water Tank First, check the exterior walls of the
tank is 25 to 40 years. Over that time, tank (if accessible) for visible leaks.
Water tanks should be inspected by a
the concrete resists constant hydrostatic Old epoxy injection repairs can fail,
professional engineer every one to two
pressure of varying degrees from the leading to degradation of not only the
years. The engineer will examine the
inside and outside, is in contact with concrete but the steel reinforcement
tank for signs of rebar corrosion, analyze
chlorine in water that softens its surface, inside the structure’s walls. Next, look
crack patterns in your structure, evaluate
and will develop cracks due to drying,
the overall condition of the concrete
shrinkage and settling. These conditions,
and determine whether the tank should
in tandem with concrete’s natural
be repaired or replaced altogether. You
porosity, can lead to leaks, corrosion and
should plan to shut your tank down for
a reduced service life.
up to two days to drain, clean and inspect
all the surfaces.
So how do you repair a deteriorating
water tank? What is the best way to keep
Once the tank has been drained and
the water in and contaminants out for the
disinfected with chlorinated solution and
longest period of time possible? And, how
pressure washer, you are ready to begin
do you protect the steel reinforcement
looking for problem areas.
within the concrete walls? This tank lid was not sealed
properly, leading to water leakage
from the inside out.
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11. at the support columns inside the tank.
These columns often corrode at the base
where they are thoroughly saturated by
water. In severe cases, the concrete may
be worn away, leaving exposed rebar
that needs to be protected. Consult an
engineer before removing deteriorated
concrete from columns, especially if
this requires chipping inside the rebar
cage. Also look for honeycombing on
the outside and inside of the concrete
walls. Poorly consolidated concrete can
lead to honeycombing and these areas
will actively leak unless repaired. Finally,
check the tank lid. Too often, water tank
lids are not waterproofed or sealed. This
can result in contaminated standing water
on the outside of the tank making its Over time, this support column corroded at the base exposing the rebar reinforcements.
way into the water in the tank – a major
health hazard.
How Age Affect Repairs you make that decision. If the concrete
surface is relatively sound but is showing
Ensure all cracks and defects are repaired The older the water tank, the more likely signs of deterioration, resurfacing the
with a waterproofing solution. Once repairs and maintenance are going to walls can protect the concrete from
complete, disinfect the structure again be required. Extra precaution needs to further deterioration.
with a chlorinated solution and pressure be taken when repairing the tank if the
washer. This will ensure the tank is ready concrete is older. When cleaning the tank
to hold any type of water including
The Old vs New Way of
with a pressure washer, older concrete is
potable water. When the tank has been more likely to become loose and fall away. Waterproofing
successfully cleaned, fill it with two inches You need to be prepared to place new Traditionally, concrete tanks have not
of water, drain the water and then fill concrete in these areas. The engineer you incorporated a waterproofing system
again completely. bring on your project will be able to help until a problem has surfaced. Cracks
have been filled with Oakum to stop
water flow, epoxy coatings have been
applied or polyurethane plastic liners
have been welded together inside the
tank to block water leakage. While these
methods may have provided temporary
relief, none have proven as effective as
integral crystalline waterproofing. Cracks
and defects repaired with crystalline
systems will outlast traditional epoxy
or urethane repairs. Crystalline repairs
can also be complemented by applying
a full crystalline surface treatment to
protect the concrete walls from further
damage. Using integral systems for water
tank repairs can protect tanks from
deterioration and extend the structure’s
service life, provided that the repairs are
made before the deterioration becomes
too severe. Because of this, the popularity
of crystalline systems is booming and
water tanks around the world are
standing the test of time.
This concrete was poorly consolidated, leading to honeycombing and leaking.
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12. Kryton News
Four New
She’s a Jolly
Distributors for
Good Fellow
Kryton products
Kryton CEO and President Kari
Yuers has been honoured by the In line with Kryton’s dedication to and
American Concrete Institute (ACI) focus on distributors, the company has
with the designation of Fellow. appointed four new distributors to its
She was introduced with other international network.
new ACI Fellows in Chicago at the
Institute’s spring 2010 convention. Kryton has a new Canadian partner
Kari was awarded the title for her located in Ontario. Form and Build
outstanding contributions to the Supply has been in business for more
production of concrete materials and than 35 years, distributing concrete
products and her commitment to related products across the province.
concrete education, research, design, It has offices in multiple cities in the
construction and management. She province including London, Mississauga,
joins 731 other Fellows nominated by Kitchener, Windsor and Hamilton.
the Institute since it established the
honour in 1973. In south America, Kryton’s products are
now being distributed by Brazil’s Lwart
Kari is also the chair of the ACI’s Convention Committee and a member of the Quimica, headquartered in Sao Paulo.
ACI Educational Activities Committee, ACI Financial Advisory Committee, Emil Fehr, Marketing Manager at Lwart
ACI Committees 212 Chemical Admixtures, E701 Materials for Concrete had this to say about the partnership.
Construction, E702 Design of Concrete Structures and 362 Parking Structures. “Lwart has been known in South America
for asphalt based waterproofing products
for many years and we were looking for
new opportunities, especially promising
technologies that could help us to expand
our business, beyond asphalt products.
Kryton Strengthens Position In the search we discovered Kryton, and
after a period of tests and negotiations,
in Middle East we have now begun distribution business
in Brazil. We are very excited about this
opportunity. The Brazilian economy is
Kryton bolstered its position in the very good at the moment, especially with
Middle East this February by appointing civil construction, and we are sure to find
Fadi Farhat to the position of Territory many opportunities for Kryton products.”
Manager. Farhat will be responsible
for driving concrete waterproofing In Africa, Concrete Logistics will
specifications as well as supporting new be providing Kryton’s products to
construction and remedial rehabilitation companies building concrete structures
around Nigeria.
projects. He brings his background as
a civil engineer and several years of Finally, Reliable Materials S.A., a Greek
construction material experience to his company that deals with planning
role at Kryton as well as a track record of and developing new products in the
winning and developing major projects. construction industry, will be the
exclusive distributor of Kryton products
The move is reflective of Kryton’s to projects and sites in Greece, Albania,
ongoing commitment to the area and will Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. The main
allow the company to provide additional distribution centre will be the company’s
technical concrete waterproofing support central location in Thessaloniki.
to its customers in the region.
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13. Ask a Kryton Expert!
In the 12 years since its creation, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) has been used in more than 14,000 projects across 30 countries. So what do
you need to do to become LEED certified and why should you consider it?
We ask these questions and more to Kryton’s certified LEED-AP Alexandra Emlyn.
Q: Why should a developer pursue LEED? Q: How do you go about being
I think the three key reasons for pursuing LEED LEED certified?
are building longevity, selling power and human Once you decide to pursue LEED certification and
satisfaction. If you put the money and planning up what level you want to achieve (Certified, Silver,
front, then you will have a better quality building that Gold or Platinum), register with your national green
lasts longer in the end. By achieving LEED, you can building council. You will pay your upfront fees and in
increase your profits and bolster your professional exchange be given your certification level requirements
reputation. Finally, you create buildings that people and access to an online library of forms to use during
actually want to be in. They have better air ventilation your construction. Documentation is a key part of
systems, lighting and are simply healthier environments certification and forms must be filled out for every
for the people who use them. LEED point you are trying to achieve.
Q: Are integral crystalline waterproofing Hiring a LEED-AP early on will ensure you are given
systems the only waterproofing systems sound advice and guidance throughout the process.
that can contribute to achieving The LEED-AP will also certify your documentation and
data prior to you submitting it to the council
LEED points?
for review.
Traditional membrane-type waterproofing systems
will not earn you any LEED points due to the chemicals
Once your structure is complete and forms have been
they use and the inability for concrete to be recycled
filled out and certified, submit your completed package
after the membrane is placed. Integral crystalline
to your national council for review. A final adjudication
waterproofing systems can contribute to LEED points
will determine how many points you have achieved and
in three main categories: sustainable sites, indoor
the associated LEED certification level.
environmental quality and innovation
and design process. Consult with a LEED-AP to
The process seems daunting but in the end, you will
get more information.
have produced a building that is healthier, more
durable and enjoyable to use.
Green Vegas
Did you know Kryton had a hand in waterproofing the world’s
largest mixed-use new construction development to earn LEED
certification? CityCenter in Las Vegas covers 76 acres and consists
of hotels, retail, entertainment and residential facilities. The project
relied on more than 60 LEED-AP’s through its five year design and
construction process and has since been awarded six LEED Gold
certifications for its various buildings. A total of 20,000 kilograms
(44,000 pounds) of Kryton’s flagship product, KIM, was used in the
project as well as other Kryton products. CityCenter was awarded 6 LEED Gold
certifications
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14. Kryton in the United Kingdom
For the past decade, Kryton has been involved in the UK end of the tunnel with more investments returning to the market
construction industry. During this time a lot has changed: and many new infrastructure projects commencing. This opens
standards and codes have been tightened and demands for the door to concrete waterproofing opportunities.
concrete products have fluctuated depending on economic
times. The global economic downturn in recent years has had With a well-established ready mix channel in place that has
significant effects in the UK’s concrete construction industry. In approximately 1,000 concrete batching plants across the country,
2008, concrete sales fell 20 per cent and dropped a further 28 per Kryton continues to be a valuable concrete waterproofing
cent in 2009. In 2010, the industry started seeing the light at the partner for the industry.
Olympic Canoe Slalom Course, London
London’s Olympic Canoe Slalom Course will soon be paddled by the
world’s best athletes. Part of Lee Valley White Water Centre, the 2012
Olympic course features computer designed substructure to ensure
Olympic standard rapids and includes a competitive and training course.
These courses are fed by a man-made 10,000 square metre lake that, with
the help of high powered pumps, supply 15 cubic metres of water per
second. The structure integrates 800 cubic metres of concrete containing
5,600 kilograms of Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM). Effective and
guaranteed waterproofing is critical for any structure integrating such
water volume and pressure. KIM ensures the course will remain accessible
to and safe for athletes and visitors long after the Olympics are over.
Longwood Home, Hale
Located in one of Cheshire’s desired neighbourhoods, Longwood on
Hilltop is a mansion that showcases luxury and contemporary living.
The six bedroom six bathroom home features a variety of amenities,
including a swimming pool, greenroom, sauna and spa, gym, cinema,
games room and office. Before construction, the development team
extensively researched reliable waterproofing systems that could adapt
to the area’s geographical challenges. Their research led them to Kryton’s
KIM waterproofing solution. KIM was added to the concrete formwork in
the basement. Nearing completion, the mansion will be put on the market
for approximately £4 million.
One Housing Group, Stratford
One Housing Group has embarked on a development tower that will be
a featured part of the tall buildings that form a gateway of Stratford City
and the 2012 Olympic sites. This tower is composed of 17 floors and will
feature 113 residential units, commercial units, communal gardens and a
courtyard. One major task during construction involved waterproofing
the building’s water tanks and basement. This was a challenge due to the
building’s innovative design, which included an awkward perimeter and
steel sheet pilings on all sides. To deal with this, the design team used 250
cubic metres of KIM mixed concrete and another 150 lineal metres of the
Krystol Waterstop System. The redevelopment is now on track and, at £20
million, on budget.
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15. Central Street, London
Touted as one of the largest land deals in Central London,
Central Street is a residential and commercial hub covering
seven blocks and two acres. The development, which ranges
between five and ten stories, consists of 274 homes and 4,500
square metres of commercial space. It is not only a landmark
development for the area but also a key project for Kryton as
it is one of the largest basement waterproofing projects ever
undertaken by the company in the UK. Approximately 3,500
cubic metres of KIM concrete was used in the basement and
1,000 lineal metres of the Krystol Waterstop System were used on
the joints. Waterproofing work began in April and is expected to
be complete in August.
Supermarket, Walsall
When it came to waterproofing the service yard area of West
Midland’s new £17 million supermarket development, Kryton
was a simple choice for concrete flooring contractor Snowden
Flooring Limited. The 2,600 metre square service yard, located
on the first floor of the building with car parking below would be
used by articulated lorries, or big rigs, when delivering goods to
the store. The concrete slab needed to be watertight to ensure the
parked cars underneath stayed dry as well as durable under heavy
and constant pressure from the rigs. A precast/in situ composite
deck incorporating KIM was used to waterproof the slab. KIM
not only increased the slab’s durability but also gave the concrete
enhanced freeze/thaw durability and de-icing salt resistance.
Kryton Distribution in AUTHORIZED
the United Kingdom DISTRIBUTOR
Kryton is distributed in Great Britain and Ireland by England Ireland
I.C.C.T. Ltd. With office and warehouse locations in both
England and The Republic of Ireland supporting a network I.C.C.T Ltd. I.C.C.T Ltd.
of sub-distributors and Ready Mix companies, Kryton is Contact: Seamus Carr Contact: Padraig Carr
well positioned to support projects, large and small. Tel: +44 2084-279222 Tel: +353 74-973-9011
Fax: +44 2084-240509 Fax: +353 74-973-9600
Kryton is also supported in the UK by Gary Penk, Territory Email: icct@kryton.co.uk Email: info@kryton-ireland.com
Manager. He can be reached at gpenk@kryton.com or at Website: www.kryton.co.uk Website: www.kryton-ireland.com
+44(0) 7824-516788.
Check out www.kryton.com to see other areas where
Kryton distributors are changing concrete construction for
the better, including Europe, South East Asia and Africa.
Krystol® Magazine

16. Concrete Waterproofing
that Works!
KIM® resists hydrostatic pressure up to 140m.
Using KIM® in your concrete can save you time and
money and replace the need to use costly and time
consuming surface applied membranes that can
often prove to be unreliable. Since 1973 Kryton has
helped architects, engineers and builders create dry,
waterproof concrete using Krystol Technology.
Our waterproofing admixture, KIM®, is faster, more
reliable and costs 25% less than using traditional
waterproofing systems. KIM® is backed by the
industry’s longest warranty.
For more information on the longest standing Custom bags for added quality control
crystalline waterproofing admixture jobs in the
world, visit us online at www.kryton.com or
call us at 1 800 267 8280 or
+1 604 324 8280.
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