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The Masterbuilder – June 2007 A UNIQUE CRYSTALLINE TECHNOLOGY is changing the way concrete structures around the world are repaired and waterproofed.  Integral crystalline waterproofing provides a more permanent, cost-effective alternate to conventional waterproofing methods.

Concrete International – May 2007 Even before its completion, concrete cracks threatened the successful opening of the Aura Tower, a new luxury high-rise in Zapopan, Mexico. With the grand opening fast approaching, workers found that the facility’s swimming pool had numerous shrinkage cracks (Fig. 1) that were allowing water to leak into the structure below.

Construction World – April 2007 Your site has been excavated and the foundation footings placed. You’re ready to begin the formwork and pour the concrete. Or are you? The excavation has left little room to strip the forms, much less apply a water or damp-proofing membrane after surface preparation.

Arab Construction World – March 2007 Knowledge Village is an upscale area in Dubai located close to Internet City, Media City and the Dubai Marina. The Village is well known for representing some of the world’s most reputed academic institutes and colleges in one geographical area. Inside Knowledge Village, next to Sheikh Zayed Road, (one … Read More

Construction World – February/ March 2007 When it comes to preventing water damage and preserving the Integrity of concrete structures, waterproofing is essential. In the case of concrete tanks, however, effective, reliable waterproofing is doubly critical.

This past December (2006), Kryton’s President/CEO Kari Yuers traveled to China to continue Kryton’s mission of educating and informing  the global construction industry about the benefits of “Integral Crystalline Waterproofing”.

Concrete & Masonry Construction Products – November/ December 2006 This year’s Most Innovative Products contest at World of Concrete/World of Masonry (Jan. 23-26) includes some of the most creatively innovative materials and equipment to burst upon the scene since last year.

Ultimate Home Design – November/ December 2006 “The goal is to demonstrate how today’s products and building methods can make life safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. The science of optimum performance homes is about building structures that use less energy, are quieter and more comfortable, have fewer problems with material degrdation, provide clean air … Read More

Concrete International – November 2006 Pioneered by ABE Enterprises of Atlanta, GA, the “ABE wall” is a shoring wall built from the top down. By combining the steps typically involved in building a shoring wall, it generates significant savings in time and construction costs.

Construction World – October 2006 While joints play a vital role in fortifying concrete structures, they represent the most vulnerable part of the structure from a waterproofing perspective. Without an effective joint waterproofing system (known as a waterstop system), it’s not a matter of if a joint will leak, but when.