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Kryton International

Another waterproofing option for concrete walls is integral waterproofing in the concrete itself. The best example of this is the Kryton admixture; other manufacturers are Xypex and Hycrete. These liquid admixtures form a crystalline matrix within the concrete to prevent water or vapor movement through the concrete and have proven to be a viable option to traditional membrane waterproofing. Since the reaction is driven by water, the crystals will actually grow denser in the wetter areas and can even self seal small cracks. For retrofit projects or if there are larger cracks, this material can also be applied as a cementitious overlay to the outside of a concrete wall. This approach has proven very successful, especially in difficult waterproofing situations.

Crystalline waterproofing can be applied to the inside (negative side) of a wall and still seal out water. credit to Kryton International

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