Construction Joint Waterstop Guide: PVC Waterbars and Swellable Profiles

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A construction joint waterstop is a small item on the drawings. Yet it often decides whether a basement or tank stays dry. Every time a pour stops and restarts, a joint forms between old and new concrete. Water finds that line long before it finds a path through dense concrete. This guide compares PVC waterbars, swellable profiles and crystalline dry-shake, ... Read More

Basement Waterproofing from Inside: Fixing Negative-Side Leaks and Lift Pits

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Basement waterproofing from inside is often the only option once a building is finished and occupied. The outer face of the wall is buried, and the street or the neighbouring building sits right against it. However, groundwater still pushes through from the soil side. This guide explains how Target’s crews stop active leaks, which systems resist negative water pressure, and ... Read More
Polyurea wastewater lining and secondary containment: applicator spraying a grey liner on the walls of a bund around storage tanks

Polyurea Wastewater Lining: Treatment Plants, Lifting Stations and Containment

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Polyurea wastewater lining is a hot-sprayed membrane that protects concrete in sewage and treatment structures. Egypt keeps building new treatment plants and lifting stations as its cities grow. In these structures, bare concrete faces water, salts, gases and acids every day. This guide explains what the Krypton datasheet reports, how to prepare damp concrete, and how to handle joints. It ... Read More