New Construction

Background On the eastern side of Beirut, the 5-star Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa was constructed in 2001 and still stands as one of the most prestigious and successful hotels in Lebanon. The Al Habtoor Group, owner and operator of hotels throughout the Middle East, has a very high standard of quality for … Read More

Background High amount of chlorides in the parking stalls and main slabs due to salts and chlorides brought in by cars during the winter caused severely damaged concrete. Solution One section of a suspended slab, 600 squared meters (6,500 square feet), was completely removed and Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) was added to the new concrete … Read More

Background Over 300 cubic meters of Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) was used in the construction of all balconies and roof slabs of the Bayside Grand Apartments on Phillip Island, Victoria. Solution KIM is a cementitious admixture added to the concrete to provide permanent waterproofing, and replaces the need for any external waterproofing, such as membranes. KIM … Read More

Background Underwater aquarium’s are some of the most craved and attended attractions the world over. From dolphin’s flipping about in the air, to a large Orca splashing the excited crowd, seemingly in appreciation for their attendence, people flock to the spectacle. However, there is plenty of work that goes into a venue of this nature … Read More

Background Mundo Marino S.A. is one of South America’s largest marine parks and the only aquarium on the continent that houses Orcas. At more than 31 meters (100 feet) in diameter, 5 meters (16 feet) deep and with a volume of 3.55 million liters (940,000 gallons), the main aquarium pool at Mundo Marino S.A. is … Read More

Background Different sections in the stations for the new subway line in Shanghai faced problems due to sulfate attack, chloride penetration and corrosion. An effective waterproofing system and a watertight corrosion free concrete solution were needed to overcome these problems. The system had to provide cost effective quality and low cost maintenance while performing without … Read More

Background A pedestrian walking tunnel in a very busy, industrial area of Buenos Aires required a waterproofing system for the concrete that would last many years. There was particular concern over the aggressive contaminants in the ground water common to the area. Solution The Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) admixture was supplied by Kryton’s Argentinian distributor, … Read More

Background The Cooperative de Obras Y Servicios Publicos de Santa Teresita made Kryton's Argentinean distributor a key contributor to the construction of a local wastewater treatment plant. The plant is designed to have capacity for 100,000 inhabitants and to service the local regions of Santa Teresita, de Mar del Tuyu, and Parti do de la … Read More

Background Concrete pools and spas on the 17th floor of the Hyatt Hotel and on the 3rd floor of the Sheraton Hotel in Calgary are situated over guest rooms.  During specification and construction it was recognized that these aquatic centers demanded high performance, permanent waterproofing to remove the threat of leakage. Solution Krystol Internal Membrane … Read More

Background A major concern to engineers working on the St. Kilda Beach parkade is the structure's proximity to salt water, groundwater soluble contamination and the potential for rebar corrosion in the concrete. The parkade will accomodate 460 cars on two levels and is designed to be well below grade. The top side of the parkade … Read More