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    Post-Tension Slabs 101: Why They Crack—and Why That Matters for Waterproofing

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Post-tensioned (PT) slabs have become a go-to solution for podiums, parking structures, mixed-use developments, and high-rise buildings. By tensioning steel...

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  • Concrete Best Practices Concrete Design Concrete Waterproofing

    3 Waterproofing Mistakes We Still See in the Field

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Even with advances in concrete technology and building science, below-grade waterproofing failures continue to show up on job sites worldwide....

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  • Concrete Design Sustainable Construction
    Under a dark starry sky, a white concrete haunted house with a black roof rests next to a tree.

    Giving Haunted Houses a Sustainably Spooky Concrete Makeover

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    It’s that time of year again! Kids are planning to go out trick-or-treating, and plenty of adults are looking for...

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    High-performance concrete is being poured into an area for a project.

    The Disadvantages of Using High-Performance Concrete for Abrasion Resistance

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Many people in the concrete industry still think that high strength cures all. This is, unfortunately, not true. High-performance concrete...

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  • Concrete Best Practices Concrete Design Sustainable Construction
    Sunlight shines down on an artificial reef as a shoal of fish swim above the reef.

    Building Artificial Reefs: What to Expect

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Lately, there’s been an increase in interest over the well-being of coral reefs. These marine habitats represent an estimated $2.7...

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  • Concrete Abrasion & Erosion Resistance Concrete Best Practices Concrete Design
    A comparison between concrete with and concrete without Hard-Cem shows that the concrete with Hard-Cem is smoother.

    Convert Your Concrete Slab from a Maintenance Liability to an Asset

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    When you think of concrete, it’s likely not long before you’re thinking about its durability. It’s one of the more...

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  • Concrete Best Practices Concrete Design Concrete Waterproofing Sustainable Construction
    A panoramic view of a modern city shows multiple buildings surrounded by a vibrant green forest as the sun rises over a bright blue sky.

    Lower Your Concrete Carbon Footprint with These 4 Innovative Methods

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    As great as it can be for construction, concrete often comes with a hefty carbon footprint. However, if you saw...

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  • Concrete Design General Concrete Practices Hard-Cem Projects Projects
    A young man skateboards off the edge of a concrete surface in Metro Skate Park.

    A Study in Durable Design: Creating the Award-Winning Metro Skate Park

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    In some areas, skateboarding is seen as an undesirable activity. It has even been considered an illegal act in certain...

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