The average lifespan of a concrete water tank is 25 to 40 years. Over that time, the concrete needs to resist constant hydrostatic pressure of varying degrees from the inside or outside and may be in contact with chlorine and other chemicals that soften its surface. Traditionally, concrete tanks have not incorporated a waterproofing system … Read More
One of the fastest growing niches for commercial waterproofing contractors is protecting the tanks that treat and store America’s drinking water. According to Kryton International, almost 84% of the population in the United States obtains drinking water that is processed by treatment facilities. These sources provide nearly 51 billion gallons of water per day for … Read More
Asian Water – Volume 20, No. 9 – November 2004 Used for more than 30 years worldwide, Integral Crystalline Waterproofing (ICW) is an innovative technology that uses a chemical reaction to turn concrete into a permanent waterproof barrier. Read on to find out how ICW offers a superior waterproofing and self-sealing properties.
Arab Construction World – January/ February, 2004 Concrete water works infrastructure such as water & wastewater treatment plants, potable water reservoirs and precast sewage and septic tanks are vulnerable to water damage as a result of high hydrostatic pressure, cracking and structural defects. If these challenges are not overcome, the structure will eventually deteriorate due … Read More
Background SPS Septic Precast Specialties Inc. is a precast company specializing in septic tanks, grease traps, dosing tanks and pump tanks for the commercial and residential markets in Atlanta, GA. SPS is a progressive company that understands the need for improved environmental performance. SPS began testing of Krystol Concrete Waterproofing Systems in July 2002. Tanks are … Read More
Background Bode’s Precast Inc. is a precast concrete manufacturer of septic tanks, drinking water containment tanks and tanks specifically for the agricultural sector. Their products are widely used by residential and commercial contractors and owners throughout the Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties of Washington State, USA. Containment tanks are built in sizes ranging from 4700 … Read More
Resolving Water Ingress Permanently with Krystol® Technology Background As the third largest global electronics manufacturing services company and original design manufacturer, Flex Ltd. knows what it takes to remain an effective leader in the electronics and manufacturing industries. It’s not just quality service that they need to provide but also a commitment to social and … Read More
Enabling Versatile Concrete Hardening Solutions for Abrasion and Erosion Background Located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been providing primary treatment to the wastewater of over 600,000 residents in Vancouver, the University Endowment Lands, and parts of Burnaby and Richmond since 1963. This treatment uses various mechanical processes to … 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
Concrete structures are typically designed for a lifespan of 50–125 years. To keep these structures in service, a significant amount of infrastructure budget is reactively put towards repairs, rather than investment in new construction. The largest contributing factor for the high cost of repairs and for infrastructure not meeting its service life expectancy is corrosion … Read More
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