Multi-Unit Residential - Kryton International Inc.

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For property developers, condominium corporations, and owners of multi-unit residential buildings, long-term durability is essential. Residential towers, apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments are expected to provide safe, comfortable living environments for decades while minimizing maintenance costs and disruptions for residents. One of the greatest threats to achieving this goal is water ingress through below-grade concrete structures.

Foundations, underground parking garages, elevator pits, retaining walls, and basements are continually exposed to groundwater, hydrostatic pressure, and moisture. Over time, water can penetrate concrete through capillary pores, shrinkage cracks, construction joints, and other imperfections. This can lead to reinforcement corrosion, freeze-thaw damage, chemical attack, efflorescence, mold growth, deteriorating finishes, costly repairs, resident complaints, and reduced property values.

The challenge for engineers and contractors is not simply preventing leaks during initial occupancy, but ensuring concrete remains watertight throughout the building’s service life. Traditional waterproofing membranes can be damaged during construction, while structural movement over time can create new pathways for water infiltration.

KIM®, Kryton’s integral waterproofing admixture, provides protection by:

Reducing cracking and water penetration through the concrete walls and joints.
Sealing (and self-healing) microcracks that develop during the life of the structure.
Protecting rebar and steel from corrosion.
Reducing the effects of chemical corrosion.
Preserving the long-term durability of the structure.
Providing 25-year warranty protection to ensure optimal performance.

The result is a more resilient, low-maintenance residential building with lower lifecycle costs and improved occupant satisfaction.

Reduced water-related repairs mean fewer disruptions for residents and lower expenditures for building owners and condominium corporations. These durability benefits also support sustainability goals by extending service life, reducing the need for repair materials and replacement construction, and lowering the structure’s lifetime carbon footprint.

By incorporating advanced waterproofing admixtures into concrete design, developers can deliver durable, sustainable residential buildings that continue to perform reliably for generations.