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Our whitepapers offer guidance on concrete waterproofing issues. These documents outline crystalline technology, discuss concrete waterproofing solutions, and answer technical building questions.
Creating a Leak-free Water Containment Tank
When it comes to preventing water damage and preserving the integrity of concrete structures, waterproofing is essential. In the case of concrete tanks, effective, reliable waterproofing is doubly critical.
DownloadDo Blind-sided Applications have your back to the Wall?
Traditional waterproofing methods encourage the use of positive-side waterproofing during construction. However, this requires access to the outside wall of the concrete structure. When access is restricted, blind or negative-side applications are often necessary. Unlike old-fashioned external membranes, which rely on an additional hurdle to shield the concrete from moisture, Krystol® actually transforms the concrete into a water-resistant barrier.
DownloadDon't let your Concrete Waterproofing Slip through the Cracks
Concrete is the world’s most commonly utilized building material. It is used in residential and commercial construction, bridges and roadways, water containment, sidewalks, driveways and a myriad of other applications.
DownloadIs your Concrete being Cured Properly?
Concrete curing is the process where sufficient moisture and temperature conditions are maintained in order to promote hydration, the chemical reaction between cement and water. Properly curing concrete is an essential step in producing durable, high strength concrete. Concrete’s strength and durability are directly related to the degree of the hydration reaction and are also inversely proportional to the number of drying shrinkage cracks. These cracks are reduced through properly curing. (reduced by properly curing). According to the American Concrete Institute’s Standard Practice for Curing Concrete (ACI 308), curing should be continuous for a minimum of seven days or until 70% of the specified strength has been attained.
DownloadKrystol vs. Silicate-based Technology
Krystol waterproofing products are supplied as a dry powder comprised of Portland cemeber, silica sand and special chemicals. When combined with water, Krystol reacts with un-hydrated cement particles to form millions of needle-like crystals that fill the pores and microscopic voids in concrete. This forms a watertight barrier and eliminates the need for externally applied waterproofing membranes.
DownloadReplace Unreliable Waterproofing Membranes
It’s the intelligent, self-sealing water-protection system that transforms concrete into a powerful water-resistant barrier. Krystol® relies on a revolutionary crystalline technology that turns porous concrete into an impermeable barrier. The result is a structure with reduced cracking, self-sealing and waterproofing abilities that provide a powerful defense against water damage and corrosion of reinforcing steel.
DownloadSilica Fume and KIM®
When concrete producers want to modify the properties of concrete, supplemental cementing materials (SCM’S) can be used to achieve the intended goal. These materials are added to the concrete at the time of batching and are typically a replacement for a portion of the Portland cement. Silica Fume is a very common SCM that is frequently used to increase the strength and durability of a concrete structure. Used in the right proportion, it can also reduce the overall cost of the concrete.
DownloadThe Science of Krystol Technology
Krystol technology is based on principles that are very similar to the processes that occur during the hydration and hardening of concrete. Cement is mainly made up of several calcium silicates. When cement particles are mixed with water, a chemical reaction occurs whereby these calcium silicates combine with the water to form new compounds. The new compounds are calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide.
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