Construction World -Volume 4, No. 6 – September 2004
Now, the unique waterproofing needs of concrete tanked structures are no longer a concern, thanks to Kryton.
The Kryton Group of Companies is dedicated to meeting the demands placed on the construction industry for durable, long-term infrastructure worldwide. It develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of products designed to waterproof, repair and protect concrete structures.
Founded in 1973 by current Chairman of the Board RG Yuers, Kryton has grown to become a multi-million dollar global company that recognized the need for developing products that performed in the field consistently, and has supported these products in the field with a focus on real-world applications.
The Technology
In addition to a wide range of commercial and residential coating systems, Kryton developed the revolutionary Krystol™ concrete waterproofing systems – the flagship product line in an array of more than 150 chemical construction products.
While concrete tanked structures, like wastewater treatment plants and reservoirs, have traditionally been waterproofed using external membrane systems, these methods are expensive, time-consuming to install and often difficult to apply. Even when properly applied, membrane systems have a finite useful life. They eventually dry, crack, peel or deteriorate as a result of UV exposure or other attack, leaving structures vulnerable to leakage and contamination.
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