The Encore 1788 Double Bay residential building in Double Bay
(Sydney), Australia, opened its doors to new residents
and shop owners in January 2024.
PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was
specified to protect the below-grade concrete structures from the
high hydrostatic pressure of local groundwater levels.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Encore 1788 Double Bay
residential building in Double Bay (Sydney), Australia, opened its doors to new residents
and shop owners in January 2024. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the below-grade
concrete structures from the high hydrostatic pressure of local
groundwater levels.
The crystalline network significantly
increases the durability and service life of concrete and also
gives the below-grade structures of Encore 1788 Double Bay the
ability to self-heal and seal any micro-cracks that may occur in
the future, minimizing the need for future concrete repairs.
An affluent Sydney suburb,
Double Bay is also known as "little Europe" thanks to its high-end shopping,
lively café scene, upmarket real estate, and tree-lined streets.
This harborside enclave lies 4 km (2.5 miles) east of the
Sydney central business district
and is home to around 5,000 inhabitants.
Located directly adjacent to the recently completed 1788 Double
Bay Residences on Cross Street (also a Penetron project), Encore
1788 Double Bay is a six-floor development with 15 luxury
residences available in 1–4-bedroom layouts, along with two top
floor penthouses. The ground floor offers retail spaces, which
adjoin the shops of the 1788 Residences Double Bay next door. The
below-grade two-floor parking garage provides room for 31 cars, 4
motorcycles, and 15 bicycle storage spaces.
"Ultra Building, the project's general contractor, was faced
with high groundwater levels at the Encore 1788 Double Bay site,"
adds Steve Hodkinson, General
Manager of Penetron Australia. "This required a robust
waterproofing solution for the concrete structures."
While concrete is a strong and cost-effective building material,
it is also porous and easily absorbs water. If untreated,
below-grade concrete structures can rapidly become vulnerable to
moisture infiltration due to the hydrostatic pressure of the
groundwater. This could lead to corrosion of the embedded
reinforcement steel and serious deterioration of below-grade
concrete structures.
"Because of the success of the 1788 Double Bay Residences next
door, Bates Smart Architects tapped Penetron for an appropriate
waterproofing solution to block any water penetrating into the
concrete," adds Steve Hodkinson.
"The project architect specified PENETRON ADMIX for the concrete
mix used in the building's foundation slab, retaining walls, and
elevator pits."
PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was added
to the concrete mix during the batching phase. PENETRON ADMIX
becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix and creates a
non-soluble crystalline network, which forms throughout the pores
and capillary tracts of the concrete structures. This network
reduces permeability, regardless of hydrostatic pressure levels –
effectively blocking any water from moving through the concrete,
which could lead to the deterioration of below-grade
structures.
"The crystalline network significantly increases the durability
and service life of concrete and also gives the below-grade
structures of Encore 1788 Double Bay the ability to self-heal and
seal any micro-cracks that may occur in the future, minimizing the
need for future concrete repairs," concludes Steve Hodkinson.
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs,
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
network, offering support to the design and construction community
through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution
channels.
For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please
visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email
CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations
Department at 631-941-9700.
Media Contact
Corporate Relations, The Penetron Group, 631-941-9700,
crdept@penetron.com, www.penetron.com
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