Xypex for Architects

Xypex Resists Aggressive Chemicals

By preventing the penetration of aggressive chemicals, Xypex helps control the problems of sulphate attack, leaching, alkali-aggregate reaction, carbonation, and corrosion.Because Xypex is pH specific (not chemical specific) it will protect concrete from any chemical whose pH range is 3.0 to 11.0 constant contact, or 2.0 to 12.0 periodic contact.

Xypex Resists Extreme Hydrostatic Pressure

Xypex resists extreme hydrostatic pressure from either the positive or negative surface of the concrete slab. Because Xypex is not dependent upon adhesion to the concrete surface and instead becomes an integral part of the concrete mass, it is capable of resisting extreme hydrostatic pressure from either side (positive or negative) of the concrete.

Xypex Protects Against Freeze/Thaw Damage

By blocking the intrusion of water into concrete, Xypex helps protect the concrete from the damaging effect of repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Xypex Provides Chloride Protection In Marine Environments

Xypex crystalline technology prevents ingress of water, salt solutions and many aggressive chemicals in both new and remedial applications. Xypex permits the concrete to 'breathe’ out existing moisture vapour whilst excluding the entry of further solutions.

Xypex Protects Reinforcing Steel

By preventing the intrusion of water, salt water, sewage, and most chemicals, Xypex helps protect reinforcing steel against oxidation and deterioration.

Esplanade Theatre on the Bay

Bank of China

Sydney Opera House

Vancouver Art Gallery

Saifee Hospital

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscone Center

Xypex Admix is part of the Xypex Concrete Waterproofing and Protection System which also includes Xypex Coatings, Dry Shake and Repair products. This total system provides the product flexibility needed to realize the full potential of a Value Engineered concrete waterproofing strategy and the most appropriate and cost effective solution. 

Better Project Control

Using Xypex Admix means that the waterproofing and pouring of concrete occur simultaneously. This means that
engineers and contractors can exert much better control over the waterproofing production schedule. 

Better Cost Control

Construction schedules can be accelerated and cost savings realized by eliminating most of the time and labor costs associated with traditional waterproofing methods. This makes Xypex Admix less costly to install.

Climate Control

Hot, cold, wet, or dry, the prevailing climate does not inhibit the installation of Xypex Admix. It’s already in the mix. Better control. A better solution. 

• Achieve greater design flexibility
• Build to LEED standards
• Keep your project on time and on budget

Concrete is one of the strongest elements of both function and form – a key, universal building block in a world that needs its proven versatile qualities. The concrete waterproofing benefits provided by Xypex products have been integral to architectural planning in projects around the world. Architects who have specified it know that Xypex make concrete even better.