bit.ly/Krystol_Magazine_12-1 Kryton's Krystol magazine 12-1 features 10 reasons to choose KIM admixture over waterproofing membrane systems, information about waterproofing concrete tank structures and also news from the American Concrete Institute, and how to build an Optimum Performance home.

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www.kryton.com Leaders in Integral Crystalline Waterproofing Summer 2009 | Volume 12 | Issue 1
Cover Photographer: Muneera Alobaidli
Kryton in
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10 Reasons to Choose...KIM® Admixture
over Waterproofing Membrane Systems
Waterproofing Tanked Structures 3096602
PLUS:
ACI Challenges Misconceptions
Optimum Performance Home
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3. Contents Summer 2009
10 Reasons to Choose...KIM® Admixture over
Waterproofing Membrane Systems ................................. 4 6
Commercial, Industrial and Residential Uses ................. 7
Optimum Performance Home .......................................... 8
What is NSF? .......................................................................10
A magnified view of Krystol® growth on a concrete surface
ACI Challenges Misconceptions ....................................... 11 Krystol® Magazine is printed twice a year
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Waterproofing Tanked Structures ....................................12 Canada
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Kryton in the Middle East ................................................. 14 write to the above address, phone
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8 Editors/Contributors
Leo Connell
Karen Ng
Danielle Preston
Sheila Calder
Linda Munro
Judith Walker
Design/Production
Yvonne Lee
Lulu Zhou
Cover Photo: Islamic Cultural Center
Printed in Canada by Wayside Printers
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4. 10 Reasons to Choose...
KIM® Admixture
over
Waterproofing Membrane Systems
Crystalline waterproofing reacts with
water and cement hydration by-products
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to grow water-blocking crystals
oncrete is a porous material which has the ability to So, to protect your concrete structure and ensure it has a
absorb water and water-borne contaminants. Leaving the long, serviceable life, you have to waterproof it. The
concrete exposed to the elements causes deterioration, and question is how?
reduces the durability and lifetime of the structure.
There are two main ways to classify waterproofing systems
based on their application method: surface applied systems
(i.e. coatings, sheet membranes, expanding clays) and
integral systems (from within the concrete itself). Although
advancements have been made in surface applied systems
such as sheet membranes, the failures and limitations of
these systems are still all too common and costly.
It’s becoming clear to many leaders involved in the
construction industry that waterproofing concrete from
the inside out is the best choice. Commonly called integral
systems, these are densifiers, water repellents and reactive/
crystalline products that are added to new concrete at the
batching plant or on-site and react chemically within
the concrete.
Some integral systems simply increase the density of
the concrete or increase its ability to repel water. These
admixtures only “dampproof” the concrete, rather than
waterproof it. But resisting liquid under hydrostatic pressure
calls for a crystalline admixture made up of a distinctive
blend of cementitious and proprietary chemicals – specially
formulated by Kryton.
Corrosive chemicals in the soil can cause Kryton’s KIM® – Krystol Internal MembraneTM – actually uses
permanent damage to membranes available water in a chemical reaction within the concrete to
system, leaving structures vulnerable to form crystals until all pores are blocked and no water can
water problems penetrate the concrete.
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5. Here are 10 reasons why Kryton’s KIM admixture should be your number one
choice:
KIM eliminates the complications of blind-sided waterproofing
1. applications. KIM works within the concrete matrix so you do not
have to over-excavate for membrane placement or risk membrane
debonding from opposite-side water pressure.
Membranes are usually inaccessible for repairs after installation, but
2. KIM-treated concrete contains chemicals that lie dormant within the
concrete structure. If a crack forms, the influx of water causes more
crystals to grow, re-blocking the passage against water and
Saving Money, Saving Stress
water-borne contaminants.
Krystol Internal MembraneTM (KIM®)
Using the KIM admixture system speeds up the construction schedule
3. and decreases labour costs. KIM combines the waterproofing step
with the placing of concrete which means there is no labour-intensive,
will save you both money and stress
– at the construction site and over the
lifetime of your concrete.
costly and time-consuming surface preparation, installation, sealing
and protecting.
KIM will decrease your maintenance costs and increase the durability Using KIM will save you money.
4. of your building. Because the crystals grow throughout the concrete,
the waterproofing is impervious to physical damage and deterioration. KIM lowers the cost of waterproofing
It is permanent. by up to 40 per cent. It eliminates the
cost of labour and materials typically
Placing KIM-treated concrete is as easy as placing regular concrete. associated with traditional membranes.
5. Unlike installing membranes - which calls for careful finishing,
temperature control, clean and dry concrete, and dependable surface
A permanent waterproofing solution,
KIM lowers replacement and
adhesion - good quality placing, finishing and curing are all that maintenance costs. It self-seals minor
is needed. cracks and allows for easy negative-side
repairs so you don’t have to dig to
Avoid costly application mistakes. Even the simplest membrane reach and access positive-side
6. systems require some level of skilled application…and even the most
dedicated tradesperson can make mistakes when it comes to applying
membrane damage.
them. KIM is not subject to stringent workmanship requirements. In
fact, it requires no application labour at all. Using KIM will save you stress.
KIM combines the waterproofing
step with concrete placement. This
streamlines processes, lightens
workloads and alleviates typical
construction concerns. It reduces the
potential for human error by being
mixed directly into the concrete. It
eliminates worries of insufficient seam
coverage, poor surface preparation
and inadequate adhesion inherent in
traditional membrane application.
KIM offers increased reliability, quality
control and, above all, peace of mind.
KIM is available in dissolvable bags for easy and
environmentally friendly addition to the concrete mix
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6. KIM treated concrete lasts,
Not All Integral
7. unlike membranes, which
are at their best the day
they are applied. It will not
Waterproofing Systems debond or wear away. In fact,
Are The Same in the presence of moisture,
KIM concrete becomes
stronger over time, protecting
Many integral waterproofing systems reinforcing steel from corrosion
do one of two things: (1) increase and preventing spalling,
the density of the concrete (decrease cracking and deterioration.
the pore size), or (2) increase the
KIM concrete is great for
hydrophobicity of the concrete (repel
water). Those that increase the density 8. complex architectural designs.
Without concern for the
The reliability of external
of the concrete are usually called membranes depends on
densifiers and are materials such as limitations of membrane the skill and care of the
pozzolans (finely divided silicates) application, you are free to be membrane applicator
or other fine particle materials. creative - unencumbered by
The mixtures that increase the traditional limitations of curved
hydrophobicity of the concrete are surfaces, corners and
usually stearates or other long-chain concrete finishing.
fatty acid derivatives which repel water.
KIM admixture requires no surface preparation. It does not require
A third, unique type of integral 9. adhesives or smooth surfaces and can be placed in damp/wet
waterproofing system is Kryton’s conditions. In fact, a saturated surface is one of the few preparation
Krystol technology. Krystol products are requirements of the surface applied system.
hydrophilic, meaning available water
is consumed in the cement hydration And the number 10 reason to use Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM)? It’s a green
process to form insoluble crystals that solution! Not only is it best for your job site, it’s best for the earth.
block concrete pores so water can
KIM-treated concrete is environmentally friendly and sustainable, unlike
no longer penetrate. The crystals are
integrated into the hydrated cement gel 10. membranes that are made from petroleum or other environmentally
harmful materials. KIM concrete is LEED friendly, contains no volatile
to restrict pore continuity, blocking the
passage of water through the concrete organic compounds (VOCs) and when the time comes for demolition,
structure. KIM concrete can be completely recycled.
The crystalline nature of this integral For more information about KIM and the difference between KIM and other
waterproofing system allows for the types of integral systems, visit Kryton’s web site at www.kryton.com or talk to a
concrete structure to self-seal hairline Kryton representative. We are “by your side” to assist in your specification.
cracks up to 0.5 mm (0.02 in), resist
hydrostatic pressure more than
140m (460 ft) water column of head
pressure and penetrate deep into, often
throughout, concrete structures. This
unique ability makes the system highly
versatile, useful and reliable for a wide
variety of applications.
KIM combines the waterproofing step with concrete placement; saving time and money
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7. KIM can be added directly to the concrete mix
providing a green solution for any job site
Commercial, Industrial and Residential Uses
Kryton’s Krystol concrete waterproofing technology includes the KIM® admixture for new construction, a
compatible Krystol® waterstop system for construction joints and the Krystol® surface applied and crack
repair systems for existing concrete structures. Krystol has been used in hundreds of projects around the
world – with outstanding results.
Commercial Industrial Residential
Underground parking structures, Water containment reservoirs and Concrete homes, basements,
foundations, elevator pits, water treatment tanks, sewerage and foundations and exteriors
condominiums and office towers manholes Swimming pools, decks, bathrooms
Recreational facilities such as aquatic Traffic tunnels, below-ground and garages
centres, aquariums, zoos, water parks pipelines and subway tunnels
and marinas Bridges, dams and highway KIM’s innovative technology raises the
Architectural water features like infrastructure waterproofing bar.
fountains and waterfalls
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8. The final slab under construction at the Optimum Performance Home
Optimum Performance Home
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In the construction industry, green steps The team started by reintroducing a wildlife
were being taken as early as the mid-to-late refuge, native grasses and wildflowers, as
n the past few years, green has become 1800s. One of the first notable sustainable well as taking steps to reduce the effects
a mainstream phenomenon. High profile building architects was Alexander “Greek” of erosion by planting thousands of trees.
politicians, celebrities and advocates have Thomson (1817-1875). Thomson is credited In addition, they conducted studies on the
jumped on board the green bandwagon, with introducing key aspects of sustainable area’s soils, plants, animals and climate.
touting the benefits of eco-sensitive products housing to the industry, from glazing streets With this information, they developed
and practices. Legislation has passed to to retain heat to improving ventilation a community master plan with strict
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and through simple building techniques. construction guidelines to ensure homes
people are working together to reduce would be built to minimize their physical
our collective footprint. In the 21st century, the bar was raised and aesthetic impact on the environment.
with the development of an entire green
It’s reported that 35 million Americans now community. The Sea Ranch, a 43-year-old Totalling 5,200 acres, the Sea Ranch is
purchase eco-friendly products instead of development in Sonoma County, California, composed of 2,310 individual building sites,
the traditional alternatives. While consumer has been and continues to be celebrated 1,500 acres of forest preserve, 40 miles of
awareness on sustainability issues has worldwide for placing environmental private roads and common, open space. In
advanced significantly over recent years, awareness and preservation at the forefront 1988, the last of all the individual sites was
the green movement planted its roots of design and construction. sold. Since then, the community has begun
decades ago. to expand to accommodate the demand
Though the ranch existed in many different for ownership.
Many people believe the movement forms from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, it
was launched with Rachel Carson’s 1962 wasn’t until 1963 that architects and planners The famed community approaches a new
legendary book Silent Spring, which began to transform it into an eco-mecca. milestone this year with the completion
focused on the effects of pesticides on the Architect and planner Al Boeke wanted to of the Optimum Performance Home® - an
environment. Others trace the beginnings create a community that complemented and innovative type of home that embraces the
of the movement to intellectuals from the respected the environment. His vision was so Sea Ranch principles.
1800s, such as transcendentalist Henry David compelling that a number of environmental
Thoreau, who is renowned for his calls experts joined his team, helping to create the Conceived and owned by Californian Gary
to action for conservation of and respect world’s leading eco-community. Reber, the Optimum Performance Home is
for nature. a showcase project that integrates universal
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9. design with eco-friendly, sustainable standards for residential construction. To
building methods and materials. No accomplish this goal, the team turned to
other residential development combines
so many diverse, progressive ideas
Kryton International Inc.
Did You Know?
and technologies. It was the first of Kryton’s concrete waterproofing admixture,
two custom homes to qualify for the Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM), was
Leadership in Energy Environmental selected for its environmental attributes Optimum Performance Home owner
Design (LEED) for Homes pilot program and waterproofing ability. KIM is a chemical Gary Reber wanted to design a space
in California. admixture in dry powdered form that is part that would allow him and his wife to
of Kryton’s Integral Crystalline Waterproofing age in their home without having to
The three-building, 4,500 square foot System. When combined with water and move or relocate to a seniors’ facility.
compound was designed to be a Zero unhydrated cement particles, it reacts to form Known as “universal design”, the
Energy Home. It will include solar millions of needle-like crystals. These crystals
concept is to build homes without
panels on the roof for electricity and hot grow and fill the naturally occurring pores
water. It will also adopt net metering and cracks in concrete, providing permanent physical barriers that could limit the
to pull power from the electrical grid waterproof protection. Using KIM eliminates movement of people of all ages and
when needed while also pushing and the need to use conventional waterproofing capabilities.
selling excess energy back to the electric membranes by protecting the concrete from
company, resulting in an annual net the inside out. Upon completion, the Optimum
energy cost of zero dollars. Performance Home will incorporate
KIM is touted in the industry for its dozens of universal design elements.
The Optimum Performance Home environmental properties. It is non-toxic,
will use water efficiency techniques, non-flammable and odorless. Unlike surface- From designing the home to provide
natural light, indigenous vegetation applied membrane waterproofing systems,
one-storey living with only the guest
and recycled materials. In the end, the KIM becomes part of the concrete matrix. This
home will exceed California’s building means that the concrete can be recycled bedrooms on the second floor, to
code requirements and will achieve for future use. KIM is also available in eliminating step entrances into and
platinum-level LEED certification. The pulpable bags, which assists in minimizing around the home, the space is a
home is an outstanding example of the construction waste. showpiece for aging-in-place. It will
ever-evolving green movement. use non-slip surfaces on all flooring
In contrast, many traditional external and include handrails on both sides of
Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean posed membranes are petroleum-based. They the staircases. The stairs leading to the
a unique construction challenge for use adhesives with highly volatile organic guest bedroom will be wide enough to
Reber and his team. Naturally-occurring compounds. The vapour from these fit an electric chairlift and provisions
sub-grade water overly saturates clay compounds can cause respiratory problems
have been taken to accommodate
soil in the area. The construction team and contribute to “sick building syndrome”.
needed to ensure water remained an elevator. The kitchen will be built
outside the building envelope while also Oil can also leach out and contaminate with various adjustable surfaces, push
abiding to the strictest environmental ground water. (continues on page 10) button controls and sliding drawers.
Finally, lighting throughout the
home is being designed to assist
people with poor vision.
For a full list of the Optimum
Performance Home’s universal
design elements, visit
www.ultimatehomedesign.com.
Artist’s rendering of the Optimum Performance Home
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10. (continued from page 9) While KIM is only one part of an extensive
waterproofing system, it helped to solve a
All Things Green Three concrete mixes have been created to
date for the Optimum Performance Home:
design and environmental challenge. It is
now part of a legendary community with
– Test Your Knowledge a specifically engineered Controlled Density a green history spanning more than four
Fill (CDF), a standard foundation footing decades. More importantly, it is part of a
and mix for the Amciv ICF’s, as well as a new type of home that will change
A. Who sang “It’s not easy being green”?
slab-on-grade. KIM has been used in every the face of green development and
1. Frank Sinatra
mix except for the engineered CDF. building practices across the globe well
2. Diana Ross
into the future.
3. Kermit the Frog
4. All of the above
B. The word “green” is closely related to the
What is ?
Old English word “growan”. This translates to:
1. nature
2. money
3. grow
4. life
C. Which country’s currency has green
colouring in some or all of its bills? F ounded in 1944, NSF International
is a non-profit organization leader in
The NSF test report contains data that
compares several properties of Krystol
1. Russia Internal Membrane™ (KIM®), Krystol
2. Canada developing national standards, product
certification and education for public health T1/T2® and the Krystol® Waterstop System
3. United States to specifications as set out by this standard.
4. All of the above and safety. It is also widely recognized
for its scientific and technical expertise These specifications determine whether
in health and environmental discipline. products are suitable and safe for use in
D. The green movement began in the US as a potable water applications. Primarily,
result of: With its head office located in Ann Arbor,
Michigan, NSF operates with state of the art Krystol-treated samples are tested for
1. Al Gore’s movie “An Inconvenient Truth” presence of heavy metals and organic
2. the Industrial Revolution testing facilities and accredited laboratories
worldwide. NSF audit staff conducts more chemicals that may be a concern to public
3. Woodstock health at certain dosage levels.
4. the assassination of John Lennon than 30,000 inspections in more than 80
countries every year [1].
The report makes the following
E. Which musician/group has won the most important conclusions:
Grammy awards? NSF offers certification programs that
1. Green Day, rock band benefit regulators, consumers and
manufacturers. The two former groups 1. Krystol products do NOT contain
2. Al Green, Gospel singer dangerous levels of heavy metals such as
3. Douglas Green, musician can be assured that a credible, objective
and independent party endorsed by public arsenic, chromium, lead or mercury.
4. Adolph Green, lyricist
health officials has tested and verified that
products comply with specific standards set 2. Krystol products do satisfy the criteria of
F. What is green concrete? NSF/ANSI Std. 61.
1. Concrete that has set but not hardened out by the NSF Committee.
2. Concrete that has been made out of 3. Krystol products are suitable for contact
recycled alternative materials Manufacturers who participate in the NSF
Certification program agree to rigorous with potable water.
3. Concrete that has been treated with a
tinted green waterproofing agent testing, annual retesting, inspections and
audits. Participation and test success To maintain NSF approval, Kryton must
4. Both answers 1 and 2 undergo re-certification each year.
demonstrates the manufacturers’
competence to produce products that Inclusion on the Official Listing confirms
perform according to recognized standards. that Krystol products are safe for use
These standards specify the requirements in potable water structures such as
and include criteria relating to material, water reservoirs, concrete rain water
design, construction and performance [2]. collection structures, fish ponds and
recreational facilities.
Since 2001, Kryton International Inc.’s -----------------------------------------------------------
line of Krystol® products has achieved [1] http://www.nsf.org/international/about_
certification to NSF/ANSI Std. 61: nsf.asp
“Drinking Water System Components
– Health Effects”. [2] http://www.brita-water-filters.com/faq/
what-does-nsf-certification-mean.htm
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11. CEO COLUMN
ACI Challenges Misconceptions
Concrete’s reputation as not sustainable based on confusion, not fact.
Kryton’s President and CEO Kari Yuers
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But it’s also renewable and recyclable. sustainability issues, enhanced content
It can easily be recycled and reused about sustainability in its documents
as the base material for roads, and products, and entered into an
he American Concrete Institute sidewalks and concrete slabs, which understanding with the National Ready
(ACI) is tackling concrete’s reputation saves manufacturing and trucking new Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA),
as environmentally unfriendly head on. materials. It doesn’t rust, rot, burn or the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute,
It has signed a memorandum with decay, which is why we can still see the National Concrete Masonry
other concrete organizations aimed Roman structures from more than 2,000 Association, the Precast/Prestressed
at aligning the industry’s sustainable years ago. Concrete’s versatility allows Concrete Institute, and the Portland
development activities. it to be used in any design, from big box Cement Association (PCA) to provide
retail centres to elegant building spires. advocacy, technology and educational
Concrete is one of the most sustainable And concrete is a huge help when you’re resources to convey the social and
building materials available, states Kari trying to reduce energy use. Buildings sustainable value of concrete structures.
Yuers, CEO of Kryton and a member of with exterior concrete walls use less
the ACI Board of Directors. “What could energy to heat and cool. The memorandum of understanding
be more sustainable than having things signed by these organizations recognizes
that work and last?” Yuers says. Concrete gets its “bad rap” from its concrete structures’ social values,
association with cement, the primary including resource efficiency, safety
Yuers and the other board members are building block for making concrete. and protection, financial responsibility,
working to increase the understanding Manufacturing cement is energy operational continuity, long-term
of sustainability issues among ACI intensive, calling for finely ground durability, aesthetics, reduced production
members and improve the public limestone, clay and sand to be heated of byproducts and societal connectivity.
perception of concrete. and rotated in a kiln to temperatures
reaching 1,450°C. “I see environmental sustainability
Since the days of Roman civilization, improving in our industry and as
concrete has been the building material Promoting concrete’s sustainability has awareness grows it’s only going to get
of choice because of its strength become a primary goal for the ACI. It better,” says Yuers.
and durability. has earmarked resources to support
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12. Waterproofing Containment Tanks
Two large communities recently chose Kryton
products to ensure their water storage was
safe and secure.
An Underground Cistern in California
Based in Los Angeles, California, TreePeople
is a non-profit, community-based
environmental organization that addresses
urban ecosystem issues focusing on tree
caring and planting, general environmental
education and water conservation.
The TreePeople Center for Community
Forestry is an environmental education
campus that opened in October 2008.
Located in California’s Coldwater Canyon
Park, the centre spans 1.6 ha (4 acres), cost
$10 million and is designed to achieve the
U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Platinum rating.
A critical aspect of the centre is an
The TreePeople cistern is the largest of its kind in the United
underground concrete cistern that stores
States — 21 m (70 ft) in diameter and 4.5 m (15 ft) deep
up to 818,000 L (216,000 gal) of rainwater
from the roof and parking lot. Once filtered,
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the water irrigates the centre’s gardens
and forests. Capturing the runoff rainwater
n communities all over the world, concrete Sheet membranes can be punctured reduces flooding risk, the amount of
tanks store drinking water, wastewater before and torn during backfilling operations. pollutants entering storm drains and the
and during treatment and reclaimed water. Membranes are often applied with adhesives need for imported water. It also acts as an
Without reliable, waterproofed concrete, containing volatile organic compounds emergency water supply for the local
the tanks that hold the water can become a and membrane materials are often made fire department.
massive health hazard. from petroleum, an unsustainable and
environmentally-unfriendly resource. Finally, The cistern is the largest of its kind in the
Lasting environmental problems can result membranes eventually deteriorate, leaving United States—21 m (70 ft) in diameter and
if wastewater leaking from treatment plants structures unprotected. Repair is difficult and 4.5 m (15 ft) deep—and is covered with
contaminates the surrounding soil. But lasting expensive, and leaks often go undetected in landscaping and an elaborate labyrinth.
health problems, or even death, can result underground tanks until the damage is done. When the centre and cistern were first under
if contaminants leak into a community’s construction, the project team recognized
drinking water storage tank. That is why the Kryton’s Krystol Concrete Waterproofing maintenance and repairs on the cistern
choice of waterproofing method is critical to System is a safer and more cost-effective would be almost impossible. If cracking or
communities large and small. solution. Krystol blocks water penetration leaking occurred, the organization would
through a chemical reaction that causes face a major disruption to daily activities
In the past, concrete tanked structures needle-like crystals to grow within the and debilitating costs. The team needed a
were often waterproofed using external concrete. It halts the spread of waterborne permanent waterproofing solution for the
membrane systems – polymeric sheets contaminants, protects steel reinforcements cistern upfront.
or liquid-applied coatings installed on the from corrosion and safeguards the purity
exterior of set concrete. of potable water. Certified non-toxic by NSF “With extensive landscaping planned
International, Krystol is safe for use in all for the surface above the cistern, access
However, membranes are labour-intensive facilities where potable water is stored. for maintenance and repairs will be
and time-consuming to install. virtually impossible,” explains Tim Yeiser
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13. Not only did all construction materials need
to be non-toxic, but a tight construction
timeline provided just 30 hours for each
section of the tank to be poured and set.
Seletar’s project architect specified a
crystalline waterproofing admixture for the
project. The project team used Kryton’s
KIM admixture system because it provided
superior waterproofing, corrosion protection
and was certified by NSF International to be
safe for contact with potable water.
More than 400 cubic metres of KIM concrete
was used in the Seletar water tank. By
eliminating the time and costs associated
with installing conventional membranes,
KIM enabled the builders to meet
their tight construction timeframe and
financial obligations.
The finished tank is permanently covered by landscaping, Investing the time to research, compare and
making repairs expensive and difficult select the best waterproofing system for
water tanks not only saves time and expense
in the future but also provides peace-of-mind
of Epicenter Sales, Kryton’s Los Angeles method incorporates steel strands that to the community by knowing their
distributor. “Recognizing the limited lifespan run throughout the concrete slab. While water supply is safe and healthy for many
of conventional external waterproofing this reduces cracking and enables slabs to years to come.
membrane systems, the Center’s bear more weight, it requires additional
architects and designers needed a more waterproofing to prevent corrosion and
permanent alternative.” deterioration of steel cables.
After a great deal of research, they selected
Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane™ (KIM)
and the Krystol™ Waterstop Joint Design.
By eliminating risks of costly repairs and
maintenance, this complete system provided
worry-free waterproofing for the life
of the cistern.
Containing wastewater in Singapore
Singapore is currently working toward
becoming self-sufficient in the production of
fresh water and also reducing the quantity
of water it must import. The Seletar Water
Reclamation Plant, part of a network of water
treatment plants in Singapore and a key
component in the country’s long-range water
plans, processes nearly 250,000 cubic metres
of wastewater per day from the city’s sewers.
Using reverse osmosis and conventional
water treatment, the plant now produces
high-quality water that is used as
drinking water.
Recently, the plant added a post-tensioned The concrete containment tank at the Seletar Water Reclamation Plant
concrete containment tank to hold recycled required waterproofing to protect steel reinforcement from corroding
water. The post-tensioning construction
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14. Kryton in the Middle East
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and promises of sustained growth are raising MembraneTM (KIM®) admixture over
hopes for riding out the economic downturn. waterproofing membranes. The seminars
he Middle East is home to some of the were extremely successful, attracting 150
world’s fastest growing economies. Driven Kryton is already ahead of the game. The of the top consultants and contractors in
by oil and natural gas revenues, and backed company began its involvement in the each city. BMC is the largest waterproofing
by decades of saved petroleum revenues, Middle East in 2001 and established local company in Saudi Arabia and Kryton is
many countries in the Middle East are business operations in Dubai in 2004. Since looking forward to its new partnership with
fueled for growth. This is creating a building then, it has been a part of numerous large the company.
and investment boom with large scale scale development projects. Today, with an
infrastructure projects throughout the region. impressive list of accomplishments in Dubai, Kryton has built a solid reputation as a
Kryton is actively expanding its reach. The trusted source for concrete waterproofing
Dubai, UAE, in particular, has gained company has distributors in Oman, Bahrain, solutions. This reputation is backed by
notoriety over the past decade for the scale United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon the certification standards and approvals
and ingenuity of its construction projects. and Qatar. It is an active player in the rapid received by its products from Kuwait (2004)
Projects such as the Palm Jumeirah, the Burj industrial development taking place in Saudi and Dubai (2007) for use with potable
Dubai tower, Ski Dubai and the Dubai Marina Arabia and the rebuilding work of the Beirut water, resistance to water under hydrostatic
have transformed Dubai into an international suburbs development project. pressure, durability and compressive
destination. However, the current global strength. In addition to its growing list of
economic crisis is causing some Dubai-based In February, Kryton co-hosted a series distributors, Kryton has opened a sales
developers to refocus their sights in places of seminars with BMC, the company’s office in the UAE to better serve its customers
such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, distributor in Saudi Arabia, showcasing in the region.
where expansionary government budgets the superiority of its Krystol® Internal
Here is an overview of 5 current or recent Kryton projects in the Middle East:
Chirag Residential Commercial Building, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
Chirag Residential Commercial Building is located in Al Barsha, a sub-community within
Dubai that incorporates residential and commercial buildings. Kryton was involved in
waterproofing three basements in the community – some of the deepest in Dubai. Some
basements reached 12 metres deep with the water table at 9.5 metres. In the Chirag
Building, around 29,000 kgs of KIM-HS was used in the raft slab, retaining walls and water
tank, of which more than 20 tonnes was in the raft slab alone. About 1,250 lineal metres
of the Krystol Waterstop System was used to waterproof six horizontal joints and the wall
to slab joints. The contractor says choosing KIM-HS over a membrane waterproofing
system saved over 45 days in construction time. This project is scheduled for completion
in 2010.
Al Mashfa Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This 10-storey full-service private hospital is located one kilometre from the banks of
the Red Sea. After discovering an underground lake while excavating for the two-level
underground parking garage, construction was behind schedule and the project team
could not afford further costly delays. “KIM-HS was the only solution,” says Eng. Hamid
Elmas, the project consultant. More than 51,000 kgs of KIM-HS treated concrete was
used to cover 6,413 cubic metres of concrete over an area of 4,045 square metres.
Using Krystol concrete waterproofing products, the Al Mashfa Group saved 48 days in
construction and thousands of dollars in waterproofing and cold joint construction. The
project is scheduled to be completed in late 2009.
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15. Islamic Cultural Center, Doha, Qatar
Located in the historic area of Doha, Qatar’s capital city, this important building was
first waterproofed using waterproofing membranes. However, the membranes failed
almost immediately and water seeped in all over the 5,000 square metre building. The
construction team selected the Krystol Crack Repair System to repair all leaking cracks
and holes in the one metre thick raft slab and basement walls from the negative side.
In addition, the entire area was coated with Krystol T1 and T2 to provide a permanent
and watertight basement. As a result, the building is now dry and open to the public for
worship and learning.
The Bahri Gardens, Beirut, Lebanon
Kryton’s Krystol waterproofing system was chosen to waterproof the water tank, raft slab and four
levels of basement walls at Bahri Gardens. This luxurious 25-storey apartment tower is located on the
seafront in Beirut’s most prestigious neighbourhood facing the landmark Raouche Rocks. Its proximity
to the Mediterranean Sea and the depth of the basement made waterproofing a critical element of the
building construction. Using KIM-HS and Krystol Waterstop Treatment for joints provided the concrete
supplier with peace of mind. The project is scheduled for completion in 2010.
Bahrain Bay Water Treatment Plant, Manama, Bahrain
Contractors for the Bahrain Bay Sewage Treatment Plant selected the Krystol
waterproofing system to accomplish the difficult task of treating pile caps at the
facility. Krystol T1 and T2 were applied with a brush as a slurry and damp cured for
the recommended 48 hours. As a result, the pile caps are completely protected from
water ingress today. The application was completed in 2008.
Kryton Distributors in the Middle East Region
Kryton has distributors throughout the Middle East Region. Contact any of these distributors to find out more about how Kryton’s waterproofing products can save time and money.
Check out www.kryton.com to see other areas where Kryton distributors are changing concrete construction for the better, including Europe, South East Asia and Africa.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Bahrain Lebanon
Giant Star Trading Modern Home Group T.A. Group Sarl
Contact: Kapil Arora Contact: Tariq Issam Mahimoud Contact: Hassan Saab
Tel: +971-4-347-3800 Tel: +973-1-724-5289 Tel: +961-1-350-271
Fax: +971-4-347-3866 Fax: +973-1-727-5072 Fax: +961-1-343-708
Email: giantsta@emirates.net.ae Email: tariq@modernhomebahrain.com Email: ta.group@cyberia.net.lb
Web Site: www.modernhomebahrain.com Web Site: www.ta-group.net
Saudi Arabia
Issam Kabbani Group of Companies Oman Qatar
Division: BMC (the concrete waterproofing and protection Silver Shell Contracting and Trading Unicon Limited
division) Contact: Kirti Singh Contact: Bijoy Pati or Zahid Khan
Contact: Wassim Mahfouz Tel: +968-2-483-0438 Tel: +974-442-5722
Tel: +966-2-627-8444 Fax: +968-2-483-1336 Fax: +974-442-5727
Fax: +966-2-627-8333 Email: sstcoman@omantel.net.om Email: unicon@qatar.net.qa
Email: wassim.mahfouz@ikkgroup.com Web Site: www.unicon-qatar.com
Web Site: www.kcg.cc
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