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CWS Admix Crystalline waterproofing for marine projects

Port of Turku Origami Terminal, Finland

The Origami Terminal in Turku,  in Finland, is a three-storey, 10,000m2 terminal designed to include facilities for passengers, personnel of the Port of Turku and the shipping companies, and technical operations. The terminal’s underground structures, which are located below the seawater level, are protected with CWS Admix. CWS Admix has been used in many marine

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The importance of sealing joints in concrete structures.

The Importance of Sealing Joints

https://youtu.be/lqvOE6DxSgc One of the things often overlooked in waterproofing is the importance of sealing joints.  It doesn’t matter how good the waterproofing on concrete surfaces is if water can leak through the joints.  It is our estimate that upwards of 80% of leaks occurring in a building are because nobody bothered to seal the joints.

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Basement Waterproofing with Crystalline

Basement Waterproofing using Integral Crystalline Waterproofing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iCWSUEOhC0 Basement waterproofing has always been a major concern for consultants, contractors, and project owners alike The traditional method of waterproofing basements with membranes is becoming less common  because more and more professionals are becoming aware that membranes eventually fail, most often long before they were originally expected to.

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Why is Waterproofing Concrete Critical?

Waterproofing concrete is critical for structural integrity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcAm5jSVPtg Why is waterproofing critical? Waterproofing is a critical engineering requirement that will affect the life span and safety of a reinforced concrete structure.Concrete is good at providing compressive strength, but it relies on steel reinforcement for tensile strength.If water enters the structure, particularly if it is carrying salts

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32 Days Ponding Test at Indus Hospital Karachi: Ensuring Long-Term Leak Protection

The Indus Development Foundation (IDF) is a Canadian charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, created by influential Pakistani citizens.  They have created the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), which is designed to enable many sections of the population who currently cannot afford good healthcare to be able to access such care. There is

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Concrete Waterproofing Solutions: Traditional Methods vs. Modern Technology – A Smart Investment

Did you know that waterproofing a project costs about 2% to 3% of the value of the project? Also, that waterproofing complaints make up more than 96% of project lawsuits and court cases around the world? Waterproofing is an important part of construction that protects the owner’s property first and foremost. It also makes sure

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What Makes Our Waterproofing Technology Trusted

In today’s fast-growing construction industry, waterproofing plays a vital role in protecting concrete structures and ensuring their long-term durability. Around the world, engineers, architects, and contractors face the same challenge—how to keep concrete safe from water damage, cracking, and corrosion. At CWS – Concrete Waterproofing Systems, we have developed advanced technologies that solve these problems

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