Krystol Magazine Volume 15, Issue 1 will fill you in on the FIVE IMPORTANT CERTIFICATIONS that you should know when it comes to Concrete Waterproofing. Also - how much do you know about waterproofing shotcrete? We'll give you the Ins and Outs!

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KRYSTOL
®
THE CONCRETE WATERPROOFING MAGAZINE
Feature Story:
PURSUING PLUS:
Five Important Certifications
QUALITY: CEO Column
The Ins and Outs of
Waterproofing Shotcrete
WATERPROOFING
Spotlight on USA
JAMESON HOUSE

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3. 6
Jameson House in Vancouver, Canada is uniquely appealing.
5 IMPORTANT Certifications
4 Editor: Crystal Kwon
Associate Editor: Jillian Turner
Learn about the five important construction certifications that will Art Director: Sarah Rippin
help you identify reputable products
Contributors:
Alex Emlyn
Pursuing Quality: Waterproofing the Jameson House Alireza Biparva
6 FEATURE ARTICLE Haney Wang
Kari Yuers
Kevin Davis
Kevin Yuers
Vicki Pistner
9 CEO COLUMN Read about the global state of the ready-mix industry from
our Kari Yuers
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13 Ask a Kryton Expert Read about new findings in
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14 Regional Spotlight on USA Our pick of five key projects
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4. FIVE IMPORTANT
BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS
Like any purchase, the construction world has no lack of product choice and selection. Finding the right product for your project can be a
challenging process, especially if you are dealing with niche markets in uncharted territories.
Certifications can help decision-makers easily identify potential products as marks of approval indicate that it has undergone lab testing
and accreditation. This eliminates skepticism and assures customers that the product performs well and is reliable. Here are the five
important building certifications that are used around the globe.
1. BBA
BRITISH BOARD OF AGRÉMENT
objective is to provide reassurance to The BBA offers Agrément Certificates
all players in the construction process that provide unbiased information on
and to encourage the development the performance of new construction
Established: UK, 1966 and adoption of innovative construction products and then generate an
solutions. The BBA inspects to information sheet on their performance.
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) confirm consistency of production and The BBA is known for its independence
is a recognized certification in the competence of installers, contractors, in their field of work, and welcoming
United Kingdom and beyond, that designers and other working parties. criticism that allows the organization
provides impartial performance reviews to continually improve their quality
of construction products and materials. Moreover, BBA certification requires certifications with a high level of
As a major authority in its region, the manufacturers to have quality insurance confidence.
BBA strives for a healthier construction programs, plant inspections and ISO
environment by assessing, testing and 9000 compliance. This is an added Kryton’s KIM holds an Agrément
approving the certification of products benefit for end-users, ensuring that these Certificate from BBA stating that it is
with a thorough inspection process. Their adjacent measures are taken. a reactive chemical admixture used to
provide watertight concrete.
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5. establish the city as a world-class leader as it has undergone the required product
2. GB in development. Dubai Accreditation testing at an approved European
Chinese National Standards Department (DAC) is the branch of the laboratory and is manufactured in a
DM that uses the International standards controlled environment and Kryton has
ISO/IEC 17043 to monitor and test for the EC Certificate of Conformity that
registered laboratories. shows Kryton has complied with all
Established: China, 2001 obligations required by the
Accredited and registered labs are European Directives.
The GB standard is comprised of classified as Testing Labs, Calibration
a suite of standards developed in Labs and Medical Labs. Kryton has been 5. NSF
China. The suite includes four levels of approved under the central laboratory National Sanitation
Chinese Standards; including National, department category. Foundation International
Professional, Local, and Enterprise. The
most widely implemented standards
are the Chinese National Standards, Kryton’s KIM has been accredited for
also referred to as GuoBao Standards durability and water resistance under
Established: USA, 1944
(GB). The GB is a series of standards the DM standards. Kryton’s Krystol T1
adopted mainly from the International and Krystol T2 have been accredited for
The NSF certifies and lists products,
Electrotechnical Commission standards potable water containment under the
good, systems, materials, and
(IEC) and the International Organization DM standards.
components. A product that is “listed”
for Standardization (ISO). or “certified” is guaranteed to have
4. CE been reviewed through sampling, met
The GB standards are enforced by laws standards, and has conducted or will
European CE
and administrative regulations and are conduct periodic audits to review the
focused on the protection of human product. The NSF offers a wide range
health, personal property, and safety. of certifications with a major focus
It is additionally used widely by labs on potable water and clean water
Established: Europe, 1993
and test centers in China to determine systems within its health and safety risk
material performance. Though the GB management. The NSF mark signifies
The European CE (Conformité
is not a certificate, it is mandatory that that they have thoroughly examined the
Européenne) mark is an indicator of
certain products pass the examination product as an independent, third party
a product’s compliance with the EU
to be deemed credible and the returning organization and that the product meets
legislation. It is a mandatory conformance
test reports are crucial in maintaining a relevant standards.
mark on any product that is placed on the
product’s reputation in the market.
market in the European Economic Area
The organization aims to provide health
(EEA) and often requires certification
Kryton’s Krystol T1 and KIM have and safety risk management solutions to
from the ISO 9000 standards. This
passed the GB standard for cement- companies, government and consumers
marking allows free movement of the
based penetrating crystalline around the world.
products within the European market
waterproofing materials.
and indicates that the product conforms
Kryton’s KIM, Krystol T1, Krystol T2,
to the various applicable European
Krystol Waterstop System are certified
Conformity directives.
3. DM non-toxic by NSF International and are
Dubai Municipality safe and suitable for use in potable water
Products which are considered to
have a greater risk are independently applications.
certified by a nominated member of
government that has been notified by the
Established: Dubai, 2002 European Commission. The CE marking
is often considered to be a quality mark.
The Dubai Municipality (DM) provides Manufacturers of a product may affix
accreditations for goods and services in the CE marking onto their product by
the United Arab Emirates ensuring that taking certain steps outlined by their
they conform to international standards requirements. Documents are made
of confidence and credibility. The Dubai available to authorities upon request.
Municipality provides municipal services Kryton’s KIM bears the CE mark
to the population of Dubai and aims to
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6. The exposed architectural concrete
had to be waterproofed against Vancouver’s
seven-month long rainy season.
Jameson House:
PURSUING QUALITY
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA | COMPLETED 2011
Quality is the name of the game most special properties. a stunning building that would last a
for BOSA Properties and their iconic lifetime. No expense would be spared as
Jameson House project. Along The distinguishable design can be the total construction costs reached over
Vancouver’s protected heritage district, attributed to project architects Foster $80 million dollars CDN .
stands Jameson House with its thirty- and Partners studio led by Lord Norman
seven illustrious floors of glass and Foster. This world-renowned firm is As in any structure, durability would
concrete. Situated in a corridor of synonymous with quality and excellence be the key in defining success. And of
heritage buildings, Jameson House and Jameson House marks the first course, the durability would be a direct
makes a statement that asserts modern mixed use venture by the firm in North result of the materials used to protect
architectural art. The four rounded bays America. With established developer it from general aging and wear. As
on the west side of the building are the BOSA driving the project forward concrete was the main building material
most defining architectural elements that alongside a celebrated design firm, used throughout the total 27,127 square
maximize views and minimize the effects Jameson House was well on its way to meters (292,000 square feet) of the
of wind and thermal gains. The interior of success. The thrust of the property was structure, concrete waterproofing was a
the building is equally stunning, marking clear and simple: use the highest quality critical concern for BOSA Properties. The
Jameson House as one of Vancouver’s materials and trades possible to build developers had to select a waterproofing
The thrust of the property was clear and simple:
use the highest quality materials and trades possible
to build a stunning building that would last a lifetime.
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system that could guarantee lasting protection of their
building, not only to safeguard their reputation but to
also please their upscale residents. As the building was
an innovative mix of retail, office and residential space,
it included business tenants and residential buyers who
paid up to $5 million CDN for their home.
Lafarge was the concrete provider selected for the
project and they were consulted on methods to optimize
the performance of the concrete. Having worked
with Kryton on many projects both locally and abroad,
they suggested integral crystalline technology as a
solution. Integral crystalline waterproofing replaces
external membranes and coatings by transforming the
entire concrete mass into a waterproof barrier that
cannot be punctured, damaged or worn away. Lafarge
has had tremendous success over the years using
Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) admixture to
waterproof below grade foundations, pits, retaining walls
and containment tanks but the project collaborators had
an unconventional application in mind.
With a prestigious designer on board, the developers felt
that preserving the exterior look of the building was a
priority. They decided to use Kryton’s KIM admixture for
the above grade areas of the building, as the unfinished
architectural concrete was the unique design finish
dictated by Foster and Partners. As Vancouver sees
heavy rainfalls for over seven months of the year, the
building had to face these elements for its lifetime. Unlike
similar waterproofing systems, Krystol technology is
effective under hydrostatic pressure, allowing it to protect
against rain and other weathering elements. Lafarge
used over 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) of their Chronolia™
concrete treated with approximately 13,440 kilograms
(29,630 pounds) of KIM admixture.
Chronolia™ is Lafarge’s high-performing ready-mix
concrete that accelerates strength gain. Together with
the KIM admixture, there is no question that the concrete
was a premium value added mix. At first glance, the
investment in the mix seemed exorbitant. But upon
closer examination, both value added products allowed
for greater return on time and performance savings.
KIM is packaged in pulpable bags which are added to
the concrete directly at time of mixing. Once cured, it
outperforms coatings, sealers and external membranes
and eliminates sub-trades and the time, scheduling,
storage, coordination and all other associated costs
linked to monitoring them. With the use of KIM alone,
projects typically see reduced waterproofing costs by
Jameson House in Downtown Vancouver’s Heritage
District marks the first North American residential project by
renowned Foster and Partners.
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8. forty per cent versus traditional systems. and more, Jameson House clearly
The admixture combined with Lafarge’s epitomizes quality; from start to finish,
Chronolia™ further shortened the inside and out.
construction cycle, allowing the project
to be completed sooner, and open for Concrete is a building material that
occupancy. saw its first formulations in the first
century B.C. As technology progresses,
BOSA Properties knew that the highest science and research are finding ways to
quality materials would initially cost a improve the durability and performance
premium, but in time, they would pay for of concrete; they have come a long
themselves. Ultimately, the developers way. With developers, architects and
realized savings of two-fold. Short term, other construction players seeing the
the most significant savings were seen value in high quality materials, the world
by shortening the construction cycle is building longer-lasting, architectural
and eliminating sub-trades and in the marvels. The emphasis is no longer on
long run, leaks, costly call backs and durability or design exclusively; but rather
discoloration were avoided. a new two-fold approach. Jameson
House is the manifestation of this trend.
Using KIM in the above grade areas Today, it is one of Vancouver’s most
was indicative of BOSA Properties’ luxurious buildings and with the concrete
pursuit of quality as each material was waterproofed for a lifetime, it certainly will
selected with a careful, discerning eye. stay this way for decades to come.
From conception to completion, the
‘spare nothing’ approach was evident. Find out more at www.kryton.com.
The interior finishes included remote
controlled counters, travertine stones
and complimentary membership to
the city’s most prestigious private club, DID YOU
Terminal City Club. With these amenities KNOW?
Automated parking garages are
no longer a thing of the future! The
Jameson House features the valet of
the future that is safe, convenient and
automated. Imagine this: you pull into
the chic transfer station, lock your
vehicle or bike and go.
The fully mechanized valet system
does the rest and whisks your vehicle
away quickly and securely while you
enter the elevator. When you are
ready to depart, your vehicle will
be called and ready for you. This
technology is convenient for the user,
Photo: www.architecturalphotographer.com and saves space, energy and time.
While it has been used throughout
Europe for over forty years, it is still
The rounded bays maximized views and minimized the effects of wind and thermal gains. quite the wonder in North America.
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9. CEO COLUMN
KARI YUERS, PRESIDENT & CEO | KRYTON INTERNATIONAL INC.
As my peers can attest, our industry has durable. The proliferation of these new enhances concrete durability and provides
quite the longevity. In 3,000 BC, we saw ‘ingredients’ allow us to build better, long- environmental benefits. A side benefit to
the Chinese use early forms of concrete lasting structures with less impact on the the fact that China still develops much of
to build the Great Wall, and in 300 BC environment without compromising the its electricity from coal burning generating
the Romans innovated with admixtures economics of a project. stations is that they have a ready supply of
such as animal fat, milk and blood. Even fly ash.
today, the Great Wall is standing and our However, like many things in the
industry is still innovating, growing and construction industry, innovation is slow We have science and research to thank for
strong. Although we no longer use horse and not always on par. In India, we are the remarkable developments in concrete.
hair to make concrete stronger or use still seeing mountains of aggregates At Kryton, that has been our core since the
blood for frost-resistance, we have come being shovelled and mixed on-site. early 70s which has led to the development
leaps and bounds with respect to mix However, as infrastructure demand of our concrete permeability testing
designs and admixtures. increases and requirement for more laboratory which is the largest of its kind in
durable concrete develops, the ready North America.
Unlike other grandfather industries that mix concrete channel is evolving to
have become obsolete with research meet those demands. In China, we are Although concrete is the oldest building
and science, we have been fortunate seeing many mass concreting operations material in the world, we are committed to
enough to benefit from it. For instance, in take off, creating a demand for high- having it solve the problems of a modern
North America we are seeing the rise of performance mix designs and value world. Investing in our research has allowed
recycled materials such as fly ash being added materials to assist in meeting the us to continually improve our products to
used to create greener, more sustainable service life targets for the bridges and ensure that they are on the forefront of
forms of concrete. We also have self- tunnels that are being built to support discovery. Alongside our industry peers, we
consolidating concrete that fills formwork transportation infrastructure development. look forward to the embracing the newest
without any mechanical consolidation; China also has a focus on developing and upcoming breakthroughs in concrete
shortening construction cycles. And of concrete mix designs that focus on and construction.
course, waterproofing admixtures such sustainability. Fly ash is a supplementary
as our own Krystol Internal Membrane cementitious material that is commonly
(KIM) that keep the concrete strong and used as a cement replacement that
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10. SHOTCRETING:
ON THE RISE
Original forms of shotcrete date back There are a few drawbacks that should greater shrinkage and cracking. There
over a century. Despite its many be considered. Shotcrete requires a may be more numerous and larger voids
advantages, the industry is still slow concrete mix with smaller aggregates, created when rebar is displaced during
to adopt the method for structural which is typically 20 per cent more than the period that the shotcrete is still
applications. So what is structural traditional mixes. Additionally, wages for plastic. Additionally, any shotcrete that is
shotcrete and what are its benefits trained nozzlemen certified through the placed by a less experienced nozzleman
and drawbacks? Read on to learn if American Concrete Institute are more can contain insufficient consolidation or
this application method is right for costly. However, as the saved project cold joints within the concrete. Proper
your next project. time can often mean everything for the consolidation must be achieved to
success of the project, these hard costs prevent imperfections such as cracks,
are ultimately returned. voids and joints that could later cause
Shotcrete is simply spraying concrete waterproofing problems in the structure.
into place through a high velocity hose, As construction is incredibly collaborative,
allowing it to consolidate on vertical and the true value of an application method The two major categories of
horizontal faces upon impact without can be deemed by its ability to integrate waterproofing systems that are used
sagging. Unlike cast-in-place concrete into the entire process. As with any for shotcrete are surface-applied
that requires forming on all sides, concrete structure, there is the risk that membranes and integral systems.
shotcrete reduces or eliminates the need water will seep into it causing leakage Surface-applied systems include
for formwork. This also means there or corrosion of the rebar; the need to coatings and sheet membranes among
is no need to store forming systems waterproof is important. other options.
on-site. It is ideal for irregular surfaces
such as caves, tunnels and domes while Shotcrete can be more challenging in Surface-Applied Waterproofing
still delivering the structural integrity of terms of waterproofing than cast-in- Surface coatings are typically polymer or
traditional methods. place concrete. It has the potential for bitumen based. The advantages to this
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11. method are seamlessness and the ability
to conform to surface irregularities and
penetrations. The disadvantages include
limited crack resistance, requiring
access space to apply and requiring
proper surface preparation, making
surface coating systems unsuitable for
shotcrete applications.
Sheet membranes are flexible sheets
that are adhered to the wall and then
sealed at the seams. This method
has excellent crack-bridging ability
but has similar limitation to coatings
when used with cast-in-place concrete.
Shotcrete applications would require the
membranes to be hung on the back form,
giving a high potential for seam failure
and penetrations that would compromise
the system. This method is expensive and
hard to repair.
Integral Systems
Integral systems include densifyers,
water repellants and crystalline/
reactive systems. Densifyers can include
components such as silica fume, fly ash,
slag, other pozzolans and water reducing KIM is added to the concrete at the time of mixing, eliminating sub-trades, and shortening
admixtures, which can all be effective in the construction cycle.
creating lower permeability concrete. The
advantage of this type of system over
one such as the surface-applied system Reactive/crystalline systems such as has an integrated repair system, and
is the system is integral and cannot be Krystol International Membrane (KIM) achieves the lowest overall cost.
damaged by scratches or punctures. have all the advantages offered by the
densifying system, no labor, time or Shotcrete has proven itself as a preferred
It requires no labor, time, access or access required, no seams and it cannot method of construction for many
preparation to install as the components be cut, punctured or damaged. In addition concrete structures as project leaders
are pre-mixed within the concrete. This KIM will self-seal any minor cracks that become more familiar with the process
method is not without problems. None of form and can be complimented by a and time saving measures. The current
these admixtures do anything to address waterstop system. The disadvantages equipment used to apply shotcrete is
the real weak points in concrete, the of this system are that the cracks and now combined with better designed
cracks and the joints. Silica fume may joints may take time to self-seal and shotcrete mixes from suppliers and
even lead to more cracking. the system requires better than usual improved training, enabling the proper
consolidation and curing. installation whereas in the past, these
Water repellants and pore blockers are may not have existed. The shotcrete
typically stearates, fatty acids, oils and Construction using structural shotcrete mixes and related installation equipment
silicons. They have similar advantages to is on the rise and it has special have now evolved to meet the needs
densifyers though they function through waterproofing challenges. Any below of projects. There seems to be little
the use of water tension. They are better grade structural shotcrete is going question that it will continue to be used
able to resist water entering through to need a reliable waterproofing at an ever increasing rate.
cracks and joints than a densifyer system. Crystalline waterproofing suits
alone but are unable to withstand high shotcrete best because it is an integral
hydrostatic pressures. They generally system that is not prone to damage or
also require the use of a waterstop poor workmanship, it incorporates a
system that is very difficult to apply with complimentary waterstop system, reliably
a shotcrete application. withstands extreme hydrostatic pressure,
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12. KRYTON NEWS
NEW ANCHORS in the Middle East and Asia
Kryton China staff alongside Sales Director Kevin Davis and Joining Fadi Farhat in the Middle East is Abdulrahman Jbara
Cementious Materials Specialist Alireza Biparva. as Territory Manager of Saudia Arabia.
Kryton continues its investment in some of the fastest growing In the Middle East, things are equally exciting particularly in the
markets on the international front. With China being positioned Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Kryton welcomes Abdulrahman
to move into the largest construction market in the world, Jbara as the Regional Territory Manager. The addition reflects
Kryton has added three new industry professionals to the Kryton’s steady commitment to the region with the opening of
Kryton China office. Laixin Guo, Marco Zeng and Christine the JAFZA warehouse earlier this year. Abdulrahman Jbara
Zhou have joined Kryton lending their expertise in construction will be a strong addition to the existing staff with his expertise
materials to new and existing construction projects, and in the construction materials industry and strong technical
providing distributor support. These three additions to the background.
existing team have solidified the presence in China, as they
are focused on establishing Kryton as the leading concrete In addition to these new hires in the East and Middle East,
waterproofing solutions provider. Kryton is actively engaging with new and existing distributors
to further solidify their presence and market share.
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13. ASK A KRYTON EXPERT
INSIGHTS FROM THE LARGEST CONCRETE PERMEABILITY
TESTING LABRATORY IN NORTH AMERICA.
The testing apparatus delivers a constant head pressure of water through the sample, allowing it to test for self-sealing abilities.
Cracking in concrete is inevitable during the curing process
and later on in its service life. The self-sealing process is a
phenomenon that allows the concrete to seal its own cracks
with no external repairing systems. Water is the contributing
agent that can set in motion this process. However, new
research shows that admixtures have proven to be able to
accelerate and improve the self-sealing abilities of concrete.
Read on to learn more about the science behind
Alireza Beparva
Cementious Materials Specialist at Kryton
self-sealing concrete.
Q: What are the benefits Q: How do you test Q: How can chemical admixtures
of self-sealing concrete? for self-sealing concrete? help with self-sealing?
A: By imparting self-sealing abilities A: Kryton has an established test method A: Chemical admixtures are designed
to concrete, permeability is reduced that is pending patent protection. The to service different properties of
and thereby durability is increased. test method consists of two stages. The concrete. Different admixtures can
Durable concrete ultimately reduces first stage is producing a consistent crack influence the properties of self-
the need for costly and time consuming down a sample of concrete. The second sealing positively, negatively, or not
maintenance. Low permeability aides stage is to place the sample into an at all. Particularly, Kryton’s integral
in the durability of the concrete as it apparatus that will supply a constant head waterproofing admixture KIM has
reduces contact with water, salt and of water through the sample. The self- shown positive results and significantly
other harmful chemicals that can lead sealing can then be monitored via the rate accelerated the self-sealing process. In
to the deterioration of the concrete of the flow of water through the sample. fact, it self-seals hairline cracks up to
and corrosion of reinforcing steel. By This general method has been used by 0.5 millimeters (0.02 in.).
protecting the concrete from ingress of various researchers and is a suitable
these materials, the concrete’s durability model of a real life situation. Ask Kryton your concrete related questions!
is enhanced and time and money saving Email: info@kryton.com
results are seen.
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14. KRYTON
IN THE UNITED STATES
In the United States, we are still seeing the effects of the economic crisis. While there has been a dramatic reduction of high-
rise construction projects, the outlooks remain positive as the economy has grown for five consecutive quarters. In fact, the
Portland Cement Association had 1.4% growth in 201 and expects 4% growth in 2012.
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With only 37% of the federal stimulus money committed to projects so far, the country should benefit from short term growth
on projects such as healthcare, high speed rail, infrastructure, schools, bridges and dams.
Further economic growth for the region is bolstered with private funding. With credit still tight, private investors are seeking
deals in depressed markets. For the last forty years, Kryton has been waterproofing concrete throughout the United States on
projects that are dry till this day. As infrastructure continues to be an area of focus in the coming years, Kryton looks forward
to strengthening their position as a key player.
1. Clos de la Tech Wine Caves 2. CityCenter
(San Carlos, California) (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Clos de la Tech is an innovative winery built into three man- CityCenter is the largest privately-financed construction project
made caves located on a fifty degree hillside in Woodside, in the history of the United States. The project needed the
California. Dynamite was used to blast into the rock to create equivalent to 120,000 typical concrete-mixing trucks; enough
three identical caves that are 90 meters (300 feet) deep to build a 4-foot sidewalk from Las Vegas, to New York City…
and over 6 meters (20 feet) tall. Up to 14,500 cubic meters and back. Situated on top of an aquifer, developers knew the
(19,000 cubic yards) of earth was removed to create a concrete waterproofing solution was crucial.
fermentation site, storage space, living space and a bottling
site that would hold up to 13,000 cases of wine. Kryton’s KIM was chosen to waterproof the valet tunnel, the 72
elevator pits, swimming pools and all other critical below grade
As shotcrete was used to construct all three of these caves, structures, including the water tank that is used for Cirque du
traditional membranes were not suitable as a waterproofing Soliel’s Elvis show. A total of 20,000 kilograms (44,092 pounds)
solution. Over 1,800 cubic meters (2,000 cubic yards) of KIM of KIM was used in addition to the Krystol Waterstop System to
concrete was used in the project. waterproof the construction joints in the below grade areas.
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15. 3. Carlyle Residence 4. Horseneck Beach Bathhouses
(Los Angeles, California) (Westport, Massachusetts)
Developers Elad Properties set out to build the world’s only Horseneck Beach State Reservation is one of Massachusetts’s
paparazzi-proof condominiums for the most elite residents. The most prestigious public beaches. In 2007, new facilities were
24 story building includes 78 private condominiums with prices constructed including two Bathhouses that contained public
beginning at $2.9 million USD and ranging up to $15 million. restroom accommodations, cold water rinse stations and
The four level below grade parking structure is equipped with changing stalls with both a covered and open air pavilion.
an elevator system that leads owners to their respective suites Water ingress was obviously the primary concern for the
without so much as a single hallway. However, its placement builders who needed a permanent waterproofing solution for
above an aquifer challenged the architects. the structure. Materials were selected based on their ability
to provide the maximum amount of protection with the least
Every portion of the below grade area was waterproofed with amount of maintenance.
Kryton’s waterproofing systems. The walls used Kryton’s KIM,
and the slab and wall joints used the Krystol Waterstop System. Kryton’s KIM and Krystol Waterstop System were used to
waterproof and protect all below grade areas of the structure.
USA DISTRIBUTORS
Kryton has exclusive distributors throughout the United
States. Contact the distributor in your region to find out
more about Kryton’s waterproofing products. Or contact
Corey Strobel, Territory Manager at cstrobel@kryton.com
or by phone at +1.714.269.3500.
CMC Construction Services (TX)
www.cmcconstructionservices.com
5. Terminus 100 CoMar Enterprises Ltd. (WA, OR)
www.comarltd.com
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Construction Solutions LLC (AL, GA, IL, KY, NC, SC, TN)
The Terminus 100 building sprawls 148 meters (485 feet) tall www.construct-solutions.com
with 26 floors and 198,120 square meters (650,000 square General Resource Technology, Inc. (MI, MN, MO, WI)
feet) of mixed-use space. It is the first of five high-rises planned www.grtinc.com
by Cousins Properties on the 4 hectare (10-acre) site.
Hill Brothers Chemical Co. (AZ, CA, CO, NU, NV, UT)
www.hillbrothers.com
The contractor, ABE Enterprises, installed the shoring wall in the
two-level below grade parking garage with a “top down” method, New England Dry Concrete (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VI)
so there was no room for surface-applied waterproofing www.dryconcrete.com
membranes. As a result, the project team choose Kryton’s KIM OK Hardware (HI)
and Krystol Waterstop System to waterproof the below grade
shoring walls.
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16. ASIA PACIFIC’S
LARGEST INTEGRATED RESORT & CASINO
WOULDN’T
GAMBLE
ON ANYTHING ELSE.
THEY CHOSE KRYTON WATERPROOFING.
The Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, sought a single waterproofing solution that
could protect the massive foundation that includes multi-levels of retail space,
a casino, exhibition centre, parking, tunnels and more. Complicating matters
was the fact that the project was built on reclaimed land and surrounded by
seawater. The designs called for Kryton. Our crystalline technology protects
concrete—permanently. And our comprehensive system shaves weeks off
construction schedules and cuts waterproofing costs up to 40%.
Please contact: info@kryton.com
+1.604.324.8280 or
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