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Thanks in part to the invention of the working elevator by Elisha Otis in l852 and humankind’s willingness to dream, the ability to construct buildings higher and higher became more possible. Without Otis’s innovation over a century and a half ago, the rise in popularity for tall structures may have been delayed. The innovation was … Read More

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In a building landscape where the expected lifespan of a structure is longer than usual, the durability of the materials that encompass the structure become more critical. Sustainability is key for any structures viability in today’s construction world, which means new technologies are of great value to not only the project teams, but also the … Read More

Sustainability has and will continue to grow within every industry especially the construction industry as we head into a future wrought with uncertainties. One of our greatest concerns as a global collective is the uncertainty of natural resources moving forward. According to P.K. Mehta’s ‘Concrete: Microstructure, Properties and Materials’, moving forward we need to build … Read More

Concrete is the most used man—made material in the world. In fact, it is used twice as much as the total of all other building material in the world, including wood, steel, plastic and aluminum. To extend this a bit further; nearly 3000 kg ‘s of concrete is used annually for each man, woman and … Read More

Krystol International Inc.’s, Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) crystalline admixture offers a dampproofing solution by turning the concrete into a water barrier. When combined with water, KIM’s proprietary chemicals react to form millions of needle-like crystals within the concrete. These crystals form and fill the capillary pores and microcracks, blocking the passage of water and waterborne … Read More

Turning concrete walls and floors into waterproof barriers. The best way to ensure buildings withstand natural disasters is to protect their most vulnerable areas. Adequate waterproofing of below-grade structures—from retaining walls to tunnels to foundations—is crucial. Weather patterns are not as predictable as they once were, with more extreme weather-related damage occurring in places we … Read More

Kryton International Inc. is the inventor of Integral Crystalline waterproof; ensuring concrete structures have a watertight seal since 1973. Kryton’s innovative line of products use their Krystol Technology to help build durable, reliable and waterproof structures that save projects both money and time, both during building and after due to the self-sealing aspects of the … Read More

Kryton International Inc. es el creador del Cristal Integral a prueba de agua; asegurando la confiabilidad de las estructuras de concreto, tienen un sello impermeable desde 1973.

CONCRETE is the most popular man-made building material in the world; used twice as much as all other materials combined. The biggest issue pertaining to concrete deterioration is the infiltration of water and water borne chemicals. For concrete structures to be sustainable, judged by the lifespan attached to them, it must be ensured they are … Read More