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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