SOLUTION
Kryton's KIM™ (Krystol Internal Membrane) was the preferred choice for waterproofing 1530 cubic meters of concrete on the raft slab and 200 cubic meters of the retaining walls. The Krystol Waterstop System was also used in all the construction joints to complete the water tight structure.

KIM uses Kryton’s proprietary crystalline technology to transform concrete into a watertight barrier. When added to a concrete mix, Krystol reacts with water and unhydrated concrete, causing millions of needle-like crystals to form, blocking the penetration of water and corrosive elements. Over time, incoming water causes additional crystals to form, self-sealing small cracks and saving repair and maintenance time and costs.

In addition to an immense cost savings, other key factors in KIM being the preferred choice, included an increased compressive strength of the concrete and resistance against sulphate and chloride penetration.

The use of KIM™ was able to eliminate the following steps for waterproofing:

1. Installation of 2 layers of horizontal membranes.
2. The top layer of PCC (which is standard practice with horizontal membranes).
3. 2 layers of vertical membranes.
4. The use of protection boards on vertical surfaces (walls).

A total of thirty-five days of construction time was saved equaling approximately $16,000.00 USD.

Al Kaitoob Building Contracting was extremely pleased with the results from using KIM and additional revenues were realized in allowing his company move on to new projects at a faster time than usual.

KRYTON DISTRIBUTOR
Giant Star Trading L.L.C.(GST)

LOCATION
Knowledge Village, Dubai

CLIENT
Armada Holdings FZ LLC

CONSULTANT
Al Khawajah Engg. Consultancy

CONTRACTOR
Al Kaitoob Building Contracting

READY MIX SUPPLIER
Unibeton Readymix