Conventional concrete absorbs water and dissolved salts through a network of capillaries and cracks. Hycrete Elite’s hydrophobic properties shut down the capillary wicking action that carries salts to the reinforcement layer and transforms concrete into a waterproof construction material. Unlike external membranes or coatings, Hycrete Elite provides real time protection as it is mixed into concrete to provide integral waterproofing and corrosion resistance. **Hycrete Elite enables concrete to repel water and chlorides, which protects steel reinforcement from corrosion. Under BSI 1881-122, Hycrete Elite concrete performs with less than 1% water absorption, thus qualifying as hydrophobic concrete.

Recommended Applications*

• Commercial Sub-Grade Walls and Slabs
• Parking Garages
• LEED Projects
• Basements
• Bridge Decks
• Retaining Walls
• Airport Runways and Aprons
• Tunnels
• Podiums and Roof Decks
• Water Treatment Facilities
• Piers and Docks
• Pools and Ornamental Fountains
• Green Roofs
• Certain Industrial Floor Applications
  

*Not suitable for all applications. Please contact a Hycrete, Inc. representative.

Benefits

• Reduced construction costs
• Reduced time of construction due to simplified design, fewer man hours, and no weather delays
• Waterproofing and corrosion protection at the time of concrete placement
• Environmentally friendly material with virtually no VOCs
  

Features of Hycrete Elite

• Performance-based warranty with available extended warranty option***
• System based approach including plan review, batch plant / site inspection, and crack closure
• Certified under MBDC Cradle to Cradle protocol
• Integral protection for uniform and superior performance
• Enlisted by Greenspec® Directory (www.buildinggreen.com)

***Please contact a Hycrete, Inc. representative for more information.

**Mixes incorporating Hycrete can be expected to have slightly lower compressive strengths compared to control mixes. This is easily compensated by normal means, such as the use of water reducers, increased cement, or lowering the W/C ratio (no more than 0.42 is recommended). Trial batches should be performed and appropriate adjustments should be made to the mix design prior to use.