Xypex products are suited for a variety of concrete remediation projects which typically incorporate surface coatings or reinstatement, crack repair and spalling repair.
Concrete remediation with Xypex crystalline products is often more cost-effective solution compared to other short-term methods which typically require ongoing maintenance.
Xypex products have been successfully used for the reinstatement of many concrete structures including:- dams, water storage tanks, culverts, bridges, power/hydro facilities, marine structures and tunnels.
Concrete Coatings with Xypex Products
Xypex coatings are typically used to provide protection for surfaces including:-
- Reservoirs
- Sewerage & water treatment plants
- Underground structures
- Secondary containment strucutures
- Tunnels
- Pools
- Roof decks/podiums
The waterproofing effect of Xypex crystalline technology is due to two reactions: one chemical, and one physical.
When Xypex is being used as a coating for waterproofing (or other remedial work) on existing concrete structures, in order to get the chemicals from the coating into the concrete, we rely on the physical reaction diffusion. Diffusion is when a solution of high density will migrate through a solution of lower density until the two equalise.
A coating of Xypex Concentrate and/or Modified is never waterproof in itself. The coating is only the source of Xypex chemicals which are progressively drawn from the coating into the matrix of the concrete during the initial curing process.
If required, the Xypex coating itself may be removed 21 days after application, as the waterproofing effect (i.e. the crystalline growth) is deep into the concrete by this time.
XYPEX COATING SYSTEMS
.1). Xypex Concentrate & Gamma Cure;
2). Xypex Concentrate, Xypex Modified & Gamma Cure
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XYPEX COATING PRODUCTS
.1). Xypex Concentrate
2). Xypex Modified
3). Xypex Gamma Cure (curing agent)
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FEATURED XYPEX COATINGS PROJECTS
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Smiths Road and Williams Road Overpasses: Qld, Australia
Xypex products were used to repair this bridge structure which experienced excessive drying shrinkage cracking due to extreme weather conditions during the concrete pour. Read More>
Manchester Dam: Ipswich, QLD, Australia
Xypex concentrate was specified and applied to 3000 square meters of concrete to provide additional protection and long-term durability for this upgraded Dam structure. Read More >
Hazelbrook Overpass: Sydney, Australia
Xypex products and repair system was selected as the prefered method of repair to the leaking construction joint in the Hazelbrook overpass. Read More >
During construction of the Telstra Tower, some areas of “rock pockets” and “boney concrete” developed and were in need of repair with Xypex products. Read More >