On the 9th of November 2018, for the first time in 21 years, a South African Company won the Award of Excellence at the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Awards, which took place in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The Award of Excellence was presented to Sanika Waterproofing Specialists for their professional concrete repair and waterproofing of … Read More
Proper waterproofing of construction joints plays a vital role in fortifying below-grade concrete structures. Construction joints are stopping places—caused by non-continuous concrete pour—and a plane of weakness. Hence, they represent the most vulnerable part of the structure from a waterproofing perspective. Without an effective joint waterproofing system known as a waterstop, it is not a … Read More
Highly specialized waterproofing systems are being used to protect our buildings Water may be the stuff of life, but for buildings and infrastructure it’s the harbinger of rot, decay, and erosion. Therefore, any-thing impeding its ingress is the focus of a great deal of ongoing technological innova-tion – which of course amounts to big business. … Read More
Do they actually help floors resist wear? Concrete is hard, but not always hard enough. Some concrete floors wear out before their time. To make them last longer, the marketplace offers a wide range of products, including dry-shake hardeners, sealers, and concrete admixtures. But, a critical question: Do they work? The theory 1. Concrete normally … Read More
Driving concrete piles in the construction of a deep foundation makes them prone to cracking, which leads to water penetration and corrosion of the reinforcing steel. This is an issue that pile driving contractors have dealt with largely by applying an oil-based coating to the concrete piles before driving. The coating is intended to serve … Read More
(Vancouver, BC) – Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency elected Kari Yuers to its Board of Directors last week. She is the President and CEO of Kryton International Inc., a concrete admixture manufacturer based out of Vancouver, BC. She will be joining Lindsay Gordon, former President & CEO of HSBC Bank Canada, and … Read More
Vancouver-based Kryton International Inc., which specializes in crystalline concrete waterproofing, announces its acquisition of Calgary-based Cementec Industries Inc., a manufacturer of concrete additive solutions for the construction, oil, and gas industries. This acquisition demonstrates Kryton’s commitment to innovation while complementing its existing lineup of Smart Concrete® waterproofing solutions. Hard-Gem®, the integral concrete hardening admixture … Read More
Kryton International Inc. acquired Calgary-based Cementec Industries Inc., a manufacturer of concrete additive solutions. Hard-Cem®, the integral concrete hardening admixture developed by Cementec, provides concrete with resistance to abrasion and erosion. With this admixture, concrete floors and infrastructure can last up to six times longer than untreated concrete. Cementec also manufactures silica fume products that … Read More
(Las Vegas, USA) – Vancouver based Kryton International Inc. launches Hard-Cem®, a game-changing concrete hardening admixture. Forty years ago, Kryton first revolutionized the concrete waterproofing industry with the introduction of Krystol® technology. Kryton is yet again introducing a disruptive innovation in the construction industry. Hard-Cem is an integral hardening admixture used to increase abrasion and … Read More
It’s really never too cold if you are prepared and foster a team approach. Winter is quickly approaching, with temperatures dipping and snowfall beginning many additional issues may present themselves on a construction site. Particularly when tight construction schedules need to be maintained the pressure to keep moving can cause colossal problems if no precautions … Read More
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