New Construction

Background Constructability and cost effectiveness were key concerns for engineers on the above ground tank built in Norwalk, Connecticut. Built indoors to supply water in case of fire emergencies to a large retail mall and a health spa. The water containment tank was built approximately 6 meters (20 feet) high, 9 meters (30 feet) wide and … Read More

Background In 1998 the City of Prague began construction on a connecting bridge to one of the most important tunnels in the Czech Republic, the Tunnel Mrazovka, which is part of the speedway that rings Prague. The city required materials that would enhance concrete beyond its natural capability for reduced cracking and resistance to water … Read More

Background The water table in Croatia is very high and traditionally concrete homes have problems with water penetration. As well, Croatia undergoes dramatic weather cycles, resulting in many problems with water seepage. Code requirements call for a roof membrane. However, in September, 1998 the first waterproof home was built in Europe without an exterior membrane … Read More

Background The employee services building was designed right into the side of the mountain next to the Westin Hotel, which also utilized Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM). Substantial mountain run-off was expected to be a problem. Solution In the summer of 1998, in very hot 33°C (92°F) temperatures, the foundation walls were poured over 3 meters (almost … Read More

Background Bode’s Precast Inc. is a precast concrete manufacturer of septic tanks, drinking water containment tanks and tanks specifically for the agricultural sector. Their products are widely used by residential and commercial contractors and owners throughout the Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties of Washington State, USA. Containment tanks are built in sizes ranging from 4700 … Read More

Background The complex at Cathedral Place has five (5) levels of underground parking. The structure was designed to extend to each of the site boundaries and conventional tanking of the building could not be considered. The use of Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) for tanking the building allowed maximum use of the available site as … Read More

Background Concrete structure is 30 meters long, 7 meters wide and 6 meters deep (89, 23 and 20 feet respectively). At first the contractor opted to use a competitor’s product for the base slab. However, considerable cracking resulted. In 1997, The Crystal Group was contracted to provide Kryton’s Krystol waterproofing materials to repair the cracked slab. Construction continued … Read More

Background A 3,250 square meter (35,000 square foot) parking deck raft slab required waterproofing and corrosion resistance. The raft slab was on grade but the property is situated below sea level. Engineers were concerned about wicking water and subsequent corrosion of reinforcing steel. As well there were virtually no joints or construction breaks to alleviate stress and … Read More

Background In the mid-1990's, the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgraded its largest treatment plant from primary treatment to secondary treatment. The upgrade was a significant investment valued at $470 million CDN, requiring new concrete construction and improvements to existing infrastructure. Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) Admixture was specified for waterproofing base slabs and walls in … Read More

Background Richmond Aquatic Center was constructed in 1996 near the Fraser River in Richmond, BC. The facility’s 57 meter (187 feet) competitive pool has an 5.5 meter (18 foot) dive tank that is 3 meters (10 feet). below the water table. Because of the proximity to the ocean and major river system, the high water … Read More