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Local businesses work together to build affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver and their Partner Families. Vancouver, BC – June 13th, 2013 On May 2nd, 2013, a dedicated group of 13 employees from Kryton International Inc. headed out to Burnaby. Together, they rolled up their sleeves and volunteered their time and expertise to … Read More

Kryton International Inc., a Canadian-based manufacturer and pioneer of crystalline concrete waterproofing products worldwide, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2013.   Like many companies, Kryton was built to solve a problem. R.G. (Ron) Yuers, the current Chairman of the Kryton Board, first opened the doors of CanWest Waterproofing Company, a waterproofing applicator company. … Read More

ALIREZA BIPARVA* elaborates on a long-term study on reinforced concrete exposed to aggressive marine environment that identified crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture as a protective solution. Tiny hairline cracks are inevitable when creating a new concrete structure. It’s the nature of the environment: the earth, and therefore the foundation, will probably move a little. For the … Read More

A COMPANY that specialises in concrete waterproofing technology sees “huge potential” in Brunei mainly because of the demand for repair and maintenance works in the sultanate.

Kari Yuers had been nervous about her plans to hire six employees in Vancouver, but she is now feeling confident after the Liberals retained power in British Columbia’s general election. The president of Kryton International Inc., who had been worried that the New Democratic Party would end 12 years of Liberal rule, is pleased that … Read More

Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) is an integral crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture; and a PRAH (Permeability Reducing Admixture – Hydrostatic Conditions). When combined with water, KIM’s proprietary chemicals react to form millions of needle-like crystals. These crystals grow and fill the capillary pores and micro-cracks in the concrete, blocking the flow of water. As time passes … Read More

Waterproof Barrier Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) Waterproofing Concrete Admixture turns concrete mass into a waterproof barrier. It is a dry powder added during mixing. When combined with water, KIM’s chemicals reacts to form millions of needle-like crystals. It permanently waterproofs concrete, increases reliability and quality control, shaves weeks off the construction schedule, and reduces the … Read More

Concrete is porous and, if not waterproofed, absorbs water that can cause cracks, water-borne contaminants and chemicals that can cause deterioration. If you want to protect your concrete and ensure it has a long, serviceable life, waterproofing is essential.

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

Water is concrete’s worst aggressor and is the cause of nearly all deterioration. Concrete is a naturally porous material where cracks and crevices act as passages for water to enter the concrete matrix, making contact with reinforcing steel and causing corrosion. Corrosion then causes the steel to expand and as a result, the surrounding concrete … Read More