Whitepapers

10 Reasons to Choose KIM® Admixture over Waterproofing Membrane Systems

2008Whitepapers 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. Read more...

Don’t Let Your Concrete Waterproofing Slip Through the Cracks

2008Whitepapers Concrete is the world’s most commonly utilized building material. It is used in residential and commercial construction, bridges and roadways, water containment, sidewalks, driveways and a myriad of other applications. Read more...

Creating a Leak-free Water Containment Tank

2008Whitepapers When it comes to preventing water damage and preserving the integrity of concrete structures, waterproofing is essential. In the case of concrete tanks, effective, reliable waterproofing through crystalline admixture or similar processes is doubly critical. Read more...

Do Blind-sided Applications have your back to the Wall?

2008Whitepapers Traditional waterproofing methods encourage the use of positive-side waterproofing during construction. However, this requires access to the outside wall of the concrete structure. When access is restricted, blind or negative-side applications are often necessary. Unlike old-fashioned external membranes, which rely on an additional hurdle to shield the concrete from moisture, Krystol® crystalline admixtures actually transform the concrete into a water-resistant barrier. Read more...

Krystol vs. Silicate-based Technology

2008Whitepapers Krystol waterproofing products are supplied as a dry powder comprised of Portland cemeber, silica sand and special chemicals. When combined with water, Krystol reacts with un-hydrated cement particles to form millions of needle-like crystals that fill the pores and microscopic voids in concrete. This forms a watertight barrier and eliminates the need for externally applied waterproofing membranes. Read more...

Replace Unreliable Waterproofing Membranes

2008Whitepapers It’s the intelligent, self-sealing water-protection system that transforms concrete into a powerful water-resistant barrier through crystalline admixtures or surface applied treatments. Krystol® relies on a revolutionary crystalline technology that turns porous concrete into an impermeable barrier. The result is a structure with reduced cracking, self-sealing and waterproofing abilities that provide a powerful defense against water damage and corrosion of reinforcing steel. Read more...

Silica Fume and KIM®

2008Whitepapers When concrete producers want to modify the properties of concrete, supplemental cementing materials (SCM’S) can be used to achieve the intended goal. These materials are added to the concrete at the time of batching and are typically a replacement for a portion of the Portland cement. Silica Fume is a very common SCM that is frequently used to increase the strength and durability of a concrete structure. Used in the right proportion, it can also reduce the overall cost of the concrete. Read more...

The Science of Krystol Technology

2008Whitepapers Krystol crystalline admixture and other technology is based on principles that are very similar to the processes that occur during the hydration and hardening of concrete. Cement is mainly made up of several calcium silicates. When cement particles are mixed with water, a chemical reaction occurs whereby these calcium silicates combine with the water to form new compounds. The new compounds are calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide. Read more...