I know they have toted as using it as an admixture. They have also used it
as a surface coating, which might be a more reasonable application.
Additionally, as a surface application at installation, you might get better
results as opposed to using it as a repair for leakage. It might cost less
as well. Again, you might want to check into this type of application as
well.
Dave Maynard
Gillette, WY
-----Original Message-----
From: Tarek Mokhtar [mailto:Tarekmokhtar@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 12:52 PM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: RE: Concrete additives for Pool on roof?
Lloyd,
I do not think increasing the concrete thickness will ever make it
waterproof
Best
Tarek Mokhtar, SE
>Hello, David.
>
>I had heard something similar at a conference, too. The conctractor
>on the project checked into this while I posted my request to this group.
>He found out that the cost for the additive is about $60 per yard of
>concrete.
>I'm weighing this against increasing the amount of cement in the
>mix. I could bump up the cement and make the walls a little thicker for
the
>same cost of the Xypex. I'm just wondering which is better.
>
>I appreciate your response and the response of others. Have any of you
>used something where you've been able to see how well it's performed
>after installation?
>
>Thanks,
>Lloyd
>
>On 4 Aug 2008 at 12:06, David Maynard wrote:
>
>> Lloyd,
>>
>> At a conference a couple of years ago, I went to a presentation on
>> Xypex. It was originally marketed as a concrete repair product,
>> however, I believe their usage has matured to be an admixture. It's
>> an interesting product that "reacts" to water and creates an
>> impermiable concrete (or so we were told). I have yet to use it (so
>> this is not an endorsment), however, this could be what you are
>> looking for. You can google them and find some more information. Let
>> me know if I hit your target.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> David Maynard
>> Gillette, WY
>>
>> Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with Xypex or any of its
>> distributors. This was not meant to be an advertisement of any sort,
>> but rather, a relay of information I was given, as noted above. I see
>> no monetary gain from the mentioning or use of Xypex by myself or
>> others.
>
>
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