Waterproof Concrete Admixtures that Meet ASTM C1582 Standards
Hycrete admixtures achieved the highest performance ratings established by ASTM testing, setting the industry benchmark for concrete waterproofing. That includes the latest ASTM C1582 standard, which creates a specification for admixtures designed to inhibit chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement within concrete. Hycrete’s protective properties extend far beyond the concrete surface. Our admixtures are chemically engineered […]
LEED v5 – What’s New and When It Takes Effect
The latest updated LEED v5 rating system is set to be released imminently. Originally slated to take effect in early 2025, the member ratification vote was held from February 25 to March 28. Once it’s fully ratified, the new v5 ratings will likely replace the previous LEED v4.1 system later in the spring or summer. […]
How to Appropriately Specify Integral Concrete Waterproofing Admixtures
Confused about how to appropriately specify integral concrete waterproofing? You are not alone if you find this topic confusing. While integral concrete waterproofing admixtures have been effectively used since their introduction in the 1960s, clear-cut standards have been traditionally lacking. The logic of protecting concrete from damage caused by moisture intrusion from the inside out […]
How Hycrete Saves Your Project Money and Supports LEED Certification – LEED v4.1 Explained
Construction companies and builders throughout the industry increasingly embrace LEED to achieve better sustainability, better longevity, and various regulatory advantages for their projects. Designed to improve both efficiency and eco-friendliness in modern building practices, LEED certification encompasses advanced energy modeling, lifecycle assessments, green construction methods, and high-performance materials. Speaking to the latter, LEED-compliant materials undergo […]
Hycrete Teams with LMN and Turner on the Seattle Aquarium Addition
Construction continues on the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion with a recently completed 24-hour concrete pour. Part of the new addition includes a large 360,000-gallon organic bowl-shaped sea life tank, which is the centerpiece of the aquarium. Waterproof Construction without Compromising Design Hycrete has been collaborating with the project architect LMN and general contractor Turner […]
Concrete Containing Hycrete Reduces Radon Gas Exhalation by 35%
The Swedish Cement and Concrete Research Institute released a report detailing Hycrete’s hydrophobic admixture and its effect on radon exhalation rates of concrete. The study, which spanned 22 months, showed that concrete containing Hycrete reduced radon exhalation by 35% compared to the control.
Hycrete Chosen for “Little Island” – Pier 55 Renovation Project
Fairfield, N.J., May 27, 2021 – Hycrete, Inc., a leader in waterproofing and corrosion protection technologies for concrete, is proud to announce that it has been chosen as the waterproofing and anti-corrosion admixture for the “Little Island” Pier 55 Project in New York. Hycrete was used in the deck slab and utility room structure at […]
