Project Spotlight Vancouver, BC
Commercial Concrete Waterproofing: How Kryton KIM® Protects Critical BC Infrastructure
A permanent, self-sealing waterproofing solution for below-grade concrete in British Columbia’s demanding coastal conditions.
Built for BC conditions
Waterproofing that becomes part of the concrete
In British Columbia’s coastal and high-water-table environments, sub-grade concrete structures demand permanent waterproofing that won’t puncture, fail, or delay critical pour schedules. Traditional external sheet membranes require extensive surface prep, favourable weather conditions, and remain vulnerable to tearing during backfill.
To eliminate membrane risk, commercial contractors and ready-mix placers across Metro Vancouver and the BC Interior utilize Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM®). Added directly to the ready-mix batch, KIM turns porous concrete into a permanent, self-sealing waterproof barrier.
Why contractors specify KIM
Protection through the full service life
Permanent Crystalline Protection
Reacts with water and unhydrated cement particles to grow millions of needle-like crystals, blocking water ingress from any direction under hydrostatic pressure.
Active Crack Self-Sealing
Continuously reacts over the structure’s service life to automatically seal hairline cracks up to 0.5 mm.
Accelerated Jobsite Schedules
Replaces exterior sheet and liquid membranes, eliminating application labor, dry time, and weather delays while allowing immediate backfilling.
Proven Commercial Applications
Engineered for deep basements, foundations, elevator pits, water containment tanks, and marine infrastructure across Southwestern BC and the Pacific Northwest.
Proven in the field
700 West 8th
Kryton’s KIM was added directly into the perimeter shotcrete mix to waterproof the below-grade foundation walls on Vancouver’s 700 West 8th commercial development.
“Using Kryton’s KIM in the shotcrete as the concrete waterproofer helped us complete the project on time with a fast-paced schedule. Due to our success on 700 West 8th, we have been using Kryton’s Krystol Waterproofing System on a variety of other projects in different parts of the Lower Mainland of BC.”
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