Penetron - Integral Crystalline Capillary Concrete Waterproofing Protection

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <BODY background="mainbcg.png" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" link="#FF8000" vlink="#FF8000" alink="#FF8000" background="../images/background.gif" > <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> </table> <table width="610" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="2"><font color="#FFFFFF"> </font></td><td width="588"> <p align="left"> <font color="#D38C28" size="5" face="Verdana"><strong>THE PENETRON® SYSTEM:</strong></font><b><font color="#FFFFFF" size="5" face="Verdana"><a name="1" id="1"></a></font></b></p> <p align="left"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">PENETRON<font size="2">®</font></font> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Cementitious Capillary Waterproofing Products are formulations consisting of common cement, quartz, sand (of special grade) and multiple activating chemicals that provide the most effective permanent concrete waterproofing system available.</font></b></font></p><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="288"> <p align="center"><b><font size="4" color="#D38C28" face="Verdana">HOW IT WORKS:</font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FA6D00"><a name="HOWITWORKS"></a></font></td><td width="10"> </td><td rowspan="2" valign="top"> <div align="center">  <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_03.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> </td> <td width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/crystals_01.jpg" width="200" height="145"></font></td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="200" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_01.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif" width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_02.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"> </td><td width="200"> <div align="center"><b> <font color="#FFFFFF" face="Verdana" size="2">Coarse-grained elongated crystals and fine-grained needle-like crystals can be seen lining a crack. These crystals will completely fill up and waterproof the crack.</font></b></div></td><td> </td><td width="5"> <p> </p> <p></td></tr> </table><font color="#FFFFFF"><br> </font> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_03.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> </td> <td width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/crystals_02.jpg" width="200" height="150"></font></td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="200" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_01.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif" width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_02.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"> </td><td width="200"> <div align="center"><b> <font color="#FFFFFF" face="Verdana" size="2">Same crack as above taken by BEI showing Penetron crystal formation sealing it.</font></b></div></td><td> </td><td width="5"> </td></tr> </table><font color="#FFFFFF"><br> </font> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_03.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> </td> <td width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/crystals_03.jpg" width="200" height="150"></font></td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="200" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5" background="../images/dropshadow_a.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"><font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_01.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif" width="200"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td background="../images/dropshadow_b.gif"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td><td width="5"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="../images/dropshadow_02.gif" width="5" height="5"></font></td></tr> <tr> <td width="5"> </td><td width="200"> <div align="center"><b> <font color="#FFFFFF" face="Verdana" size="2">BEI close up showing elongated crystals and fine needle-like crystals in the crack</font></b></div></td><td> </td><td width="5"> </td></tr> </table></div></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="TOP" width="288"> <p align="center"> <br> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="320" height="310"> <param name="movie" value="ok4.swf"> <param name="quality" value="High"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <embed src="ok3.swf" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="310" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed> </object> <font color="#FFFFFF" face="Verdana"><b>  </b></font> <br> <font color="#FFFFFF" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>If you are experiencing problems with the above Flash Video or wish to download in MPG format, please <a href="http://www.penetron.com/video/howpenetronworks.mpg"><font color="#FFFFFF">click here</font></a>.</strong></font></p> <p align="left"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">1. The PENETRON</font><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">®</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> chemicals penetrate into the the capillary tracts of the concrete by pressure of osmosis, Brownian movement and dry particle reactions.<br> <br> 2.The active ingredients of PENETRON</font><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">®</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> react with various concrete minerals forming insoluble crystals which fill out cracks, pores and voids up to a width of at least 400 microns. This crystalline growth will eventually take place deep inside the concrete structure and has been found as deep as nearly 1 meter from the point of application. <br> <br> 3. Water molecules (and a wide range of chemicals) are no longer able to pass through the concrete. However, air can still pass allowing the concrete to breathe and avoiding vapor pressure to build. <br> <br> 4. In the absence of further moisture, PENETRON</font><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">®</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> components lie dormant. Should moisture recur at any time, the sealing process resumes automatically and advances ever deeper into the concrete. <br> <br> PENETRON</font><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">®</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> continuously seals and reseals. once applied, the effect of PENETRON</font><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">®</FONT><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> is permanent, and is backed up by the warranty of our ISO 9002 quality standard.</font></font></p><p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> <b><font size="4" color="#D38C28" face="Verdana">TYPICAL USAGE:</font><font size="4" color="#FA6D00" face="Verdana"><a name="2" id="2"></a></font></b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><font color="#FA6D00"><br> </font><font color="#FFFFFF">PENETRON</font></font><font color="#FFFFFF"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">®</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> should be applied to concrete or block structures exposed to potential water or chemical attack and thus requiring permanent waterproofing and protection. It's applicability to either the positive side (side exposed to water) or the negative side(side opposite water) meets all waterproofing requirements. Here are just a few examples:</font></font></p> </td><td width="10"> </td></tr> </table><div align="center"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><br> </font> </div><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"> <td width="288"> <p> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b><font size="2"> </font>Drinking Water Reservoirs<br> <font size="2"> </font>Sewage and Water treatment tanks<br> <font size="2"> </font>Aquariums<br> <font size="2"> </font>Tunnels<br> <font size="2"> </font>Foundations<br> <font size="2"> </font>Elevator Shafts<br> <font size="2"> </font>Underground vaults<br> <font size="2"> </font>Industrial Installations</b></font></p></td><td width="10"> </td><td width="300"> <div align="left"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b><font size="2"> </font>Parking Decks<br> <font size="2"> </font>Traffic Bearing Structures<br> <font size="2"> </font>Base Slabs<br> <font size="2"> </font>Diaphragm Walls<br> <font size="2"> </font>Basements<br> <font size="2"> </font>Concrete Roofs<br> <font size="2"> </font>Bathrooms</b></font></div></td></tr> </table> <p align="left"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/systems_02.jpg" width="144" height="96"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/systems_04.jpg" width="144" height="96"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/systems_03.jpg" width="144" height="96"><img src="http://www.penetron.com/images/systems_01.jpg" width="144" height="96"></font></p> <p align="left"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><br> </font></b></font><b><font size="4" color="#D38C28" face="Verdana">UNIQUE ADVANTAGES:</font></b><font color="#FFFFFF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><font size="4" color="#FA6D00" face="Verdana"><a name="3" id="3"></a></font></b></font></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br> PENETRON</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">®</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> should not be confused with a coating or membrane solution. It actually becomes an integral part of the concrete, forming a complete body of strength and durability. The system therefore offers the following benefits:</font></font></p> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"> <td width="288"> <p align="left"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b><font size="2"> </font>Penetrates deeply...up to 1 meter ! <br> <font size="2"><br>  </font>Seals concrete's capillary tracts and cracks up to 0.4mm. <br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>Permanent; waterproofing and chemical resistance properties remain intact even after surface damage.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>cannot come apart at the seams, tear or puncture.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>more effective and less costly than other systems such as membranes, clay panels, pore blockers, coatings... - </b></font></p><p align="left"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b><FONT SIZE="2"> </FONT>easy to apply and therefore highly labor-cost effective. <br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>can be applied from either the positive or the negative side. <br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>resists high hydrostatic head pressure.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>increases compressive strength of concrete.<BR><BR><FONT SIZE="3"><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><FONT SIZE="2"> </FONT>does not require protection during backfilling, placement of steel or wire mesh or other common procedures.</FONT><BR></FONT><br> <br> <br> </b></font></p></td><td width="10"> </td><td width="300"> <div align="left"> <font color="#FFFFFF"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b> <font size="2"> </font>resists chemical attack and provides a wide range of protection from freeze-thaw cycles, corrosion of reinforcement steel, aggressive sub-soil waters, sea water, carbonates, chlorides, sulfates and nitrates. <br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>can be applied to moist or green concrete.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>can be applied as a slurry (brush or spray), dry-shake or admixture.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>non toxic...approved for potable water use by EPA and in many other countries. European environmental license obtained.<br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>no extensive curing times except for extremely hot weather and low humidity. <br> <br> <font size="2"> </font>with a sales history in over 60 countries and distributors around the globe, we can tap into a vast resource of experience and concrete expertise to assist with demanding projects in your area.</b></font> </font> </div></td></tr> </table></td></tr> </table>  <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> var data,nhp,ntz,rf,sr;document.cookie='__support_check=1';nhp='http'; rf=document.referrer;sr=document.location.search; if(top.document.location==document.referrer || (document.referrer == '' && top.document.location != '')) {rf=top.document.referrer;sr=top.document.location.search} ntz=new Date();if(location.href.substr(0,6).toLowerCase()=='https:') nhp='https';data='&an='+escape(navigator.appName)+ '&ck='+document.cookie.length+ '&rf='+escape(rf)+ '&sl='+escape(navigator.systemLanguage)+ '&av='+escape(navigator.appVersion)+ '&l='+escape(navigator.language)+ '&pf='+escape(navigator.platform)+ '&pg='+escape(location.pathname); if(navigator.appVersion.substring(0,1)>'3') {data=data+'&cd='+ screen.colorDepth+'&rs='+escape(screen.width+ ' x '+screen.height)+ '&tz='+ntz.getTimezoneOffset()+'&je='+ navigator.javaEnabled()}; document.write('<img border=0 hspace=0 '+ 'vspace=0 width=1 height=1 src="'+nhp+'://counter.hitslink.com/'+ 'statistics.asp?v=1&s=17&acct=penetron'+data+'">');</script> <noscript> <img border=0 hspace=0 vspace=0 width=1 height=1 alt="" src="http://counter.hitslink.com/stats-ns.asp?acct=penetron&v=1&s=17"> </noscript>  </body>