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Krystol® Technology

Waterproofing Admixture

Surface Applied

Repair & Maintenance

Waterstop (Joint Design)

Sealer/Water Repellant

Integral Crystalline Waterproofing Primer

The Science of Krystol® Technology

Krystol® vs. Membranes (comparison chart)

Krystol® in blind walls

Krystol® vs. silicate-based technology

Application Instructions

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Go inside the concrete
and experience how Kryton’s crystalline technology creates reliable, watertight concrete structures. Whether it’s new construction, upgrading an existing structure or repairing leaks, Krystol concrete waterproofing systems will help you build quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness into the concrete.

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Build the waterproofing in with Krystol® technology

[ Key Benefits ] [ Typical Applications ]

Unlike old-fashioned external membranes, which rely on an additional hurdle to shield the concrete from moisture, Krystol® actually transforms the concrete into a water-resistant barrier.

That’s because Krystol becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix when applied to existing concrete or added to the mix at time of batching. When combined with water, Krystol reacts with the un-hydrated cement particles to form millions of needle-like crystals. These crystals fill the naturally occurring capillary pores and microscopic voids of the concrete.

Later, if cracks form due to settling or shrinkage, incoming water triggers the crystallization process and additional crystals begin to grow, filling cracks and ensuring that thestructure's waterproofing barrier is maintained and protected.

Paths for harmful moisture and aggressive chemicals are blocked. Permanently.

Key Benefits of the Krystol® Concrete Waterproofing System

Lower the cost of waterproofing by up to 40%
Shave weeks off the construction schedule
Reduce the cost of maintenance and repairs
Increase revenues with a larger building footprint

Benefits of Krystol®	Feature
Faster construction schedule	Eliminate membrane installation time Apply during concrete batching or to fresh concrete (no waiting to cure) Early backfill around foundation
Lower cost of construction	Eliminate/reduce installation labour Lower cost of waterproofing material
Reduced downstream maintenance and repair time	Eliminate application errors Self-seal future cracks Permanent part of concrete matrix Will not tear, crack, peal or wear away No seams to separate
Protect the environment	Safe for potable water Eliminates tar-based systems Reduces application waste
Waterproof without digging	Waterproof from inside (negative side) Will not delaminate, pop-out or wear away under hydrostatic pressure
Increase building footprint	Ideal for blind-wall applications Waterproof from inside (negative side) Build to the property line
Increase margin/profit	Add value to ready-mix product line Gain access to untapped waterproofing market
Achieve peace-of-mind	Permanent waterproofing solution Industry leading warranty program Dedicated technical support team

Typical Applications
Commercial	Parking Structures, foundations, elevator pits, plaza decks and rooftops in hotels, condominiums and office towers Recreational Facilities such as aquatic centers, aquariums, zoos, water parks and marinas Architectural water features like fountains & waterfalls
Industrial	Water containment reservoirs and water treatment tanks Traffic tunnels, below-ground pipelines and subway tunnels Bridges and dams
Residential	Concrete homes, basements, foundations, swimming pools, decks, bathrooms, garages and exteriors