Sunnyside Hospital, Parking Garage
Location:   Clackamas, OR
Owner:   Kaiser Permanente
Architect:   Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Parnership
Engineer:   KPFF
Ready Mix Supplier:   Ross Island Ready Mix
General Contractor:   Skanska

 

Integral Crystalline Waterproofing used after constant delamination of traffic membranes in parking structure

In order to prevent water damage and preserve the integrity of concrete structures, it is essential to use a proven waterproofing system for your foundation to avoid costly problems in the years to come. Whether your foundation needs to be damp-proof or fully waterproofed against hydrostatic pressure, Integral Crystalline Waterproofing (ICW) is changing the way concrete structures around the world are repaired and waterproofed, providing a quick and cost-saving alternative to traditional membranes. While conventional waterproofing involves applying a coating or membrane to the concrete surface, ICW permanently seals concrete by plugging its natural pores and capillaries and blocking the movement of water. It also reacts with incoming water to self-seal the cracks that inevitably develop in concrete, protecting structures against the water and contaminants that can weaken or destroy concrete and corrode steel reinforcement.