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Hycrete Admixtures are Cradle to Cradle Certified environmentally intelligent solutions that eliminate a full step in construction and the risk associated with improper installation of external membranes or coatings. Integral waterproofing simplifies design details and may reduce construction time, which may allow building owners to open a project early and helps budgets to be met.

By reducing water-penetration problems, call-backs, and potential litigation associated with membrane installation, damage, or failure, Hycrete Admixtures deliver substantial benefits to design professionals and allow for them to bring greater value to their clients. Hycrete integral waterproofing also accomodates shotcrete applications and one-sided formed walls.

Overall, Hycrete Admixtures reduce construction time and therefore, project costs. Specifying Hycrete Admixtures delivers high performance sustainable solutions for enhanced structural life.

Benefits to Architects/Engineers:

• Simplified Design and Details
• Streamlined Construction Process
• Sustainable Construction / LEED Credits
• Increased Design Flexibility
• Greater Life Cycle Value
• Improved Structural Durability
• Reduced Risk

* 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.