General Foundation

Background The complex at Cathedral Place has five (5) levels of underground parking. The structure was designed to extend to each of the site boundaries and conventional tanking of the building could not be considered. The use of Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) for tanking the building allowed maximum use of the available site as … Read More

Background Concrete structure is 30 meters long, 7 meters wide and 6 meters deep (89, 23 and 20 feet respectively). At first the contractor opted to use a competitor’s product for the base slab. However, considerable cracking resulted. In 1997, The Crystal Group was contracted to provide Kryton’s Krystol waterproofing materials to repair the cracked slab. Construction continued … Read More

Background A 3,250 square meter (35,000 square foot) parking deck raft slab required waterproofing and corrosion resistance. The raft slab was on grade but the property is situated below sea level. Engineers were concerned about wicking water and subsequent corrosion of reinforcing steel. As well there were virtually no joints or construction breaks to alleviate stress and … Read More

Background In the mid-1990's, the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgraded its largest treatment plant from primary treatment to secondary treatment. The upgrade was a significant investment valued at $470 million CDN, requiring new concrete construction and improvements to existing infrastructure. Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) Admixture was specified for waterproofing base slabs and walls in … Read More

Background Richmond Aquatic Center was constructed in 1996 near the Fraser River in Richmond, BC. The facility’s 57 meter (187 feet) competitive pool has an 5.5 meter (18 foot) dive tank that is 3 meters (10 feet). below the water table. Because of the proximity to the ocean and major river system, the high water … Read More

Background To provide secure winter storage and facilitate fish recapture, TID built an artificial pond. The 119,000 gallon pond has a surface area of 80′ x 47′ with a depth of 8′ and a recessed tank in the bottom. The recessed tank aids in capturing the fish for restocking the canals in spring. A problem … Read More

Background When the owners of this high-end home decided to build a swimming pool on the second floor, unique construction techniques were required. Shotcrete was chosen for design flexibility and ability to maximize the use of available space. Constructed above luxury living space, it was essential that the suspended pool be watertight and resistant to … Read More

Background The 126 km (78 mile) long water pipeline runs through a combination of mountainous terrain, swamps and dry desert conditions. KIM was used to waterproof and prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel. KIM was also applied to protect it against sulfate attack and guard the steel against water-soluble contaminants. Solution The pipes consist of a … Read More

Waterproofing the Largest Volume Building’s Expansion Under a Single Roof in 1983 Background The Boeing Everett Factory is the world’s largest volume building under a single roof, measuring in at over62-acres indoors. Located in Everett, Washington, the sheer magnitude of the center expressed Boeingto the world and become an icon in the aviation industry. The … Read More