Job: Skid Deterrent  Walk Way & Waterproofing within the Park of Pelambre 

Product:

• Pavistone- aggregate bonding resin
• Impermax 2K- rapid cure waterproofing membrane

Coverage: 10,00m²

Overview:

The Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Planning & Infrastructure commissioned a project to develop a grand central Park within the City of Villaviciosa, encouraging environmentally friendly living.

With a budget of €1.1million an extravagant landscape design was presented developing the ‘Park of Pelambre’

The design incorporated various themes including a grand central garden & pond inspired by the Ria of Villaviciosa & the Bay of Biscay, along with a children’s play area, relaxing walks & rest points.  Plus the park explored a variety of plant species including apple & chestnut trees, tropical plant species and native plant life.

Park Waterproofing:

Krypton Chemicals Spain proposed a waterproofing solution meeting the project requirements. The Impermax 2K 25year system secured the waterproofing.  Within this system Impermax 2K is hot spray applied through specialist spray projection machines. Allowing rapid installation Impermax 2K once sprayed upon the substrate cures within seconds, forming a continuous elastic membrane. It is then over coated  with  Impertrans 60 a single component  cold applied  protective  top coat which was pigmented  in various  tones of blue  to imitate the graduation of the depth within the  ocean.

Park Drainage/ Water Recycling  System:

Within the park a large pedestrian walkway system was designed which required full water drainage capabilities to prevent water settling & pooling on the surface of the pathway and enable rain water recycling.  Krypton Chemicals Spain proposed the UV stable ‘Pavidrain system’. Utilising a product called Pavistone it enabled a decorative & ornate pathway to be constructed through the combination of stones of different size & tone and Pavistone a resin bonding aggregate.

Pavistone is UV stable so will not yellow or taint the colour of the stone. Plus it holds a degree of elongation, allowing a graduation of movement to be absorbed from ground movement or load bearing pressure.

Conclusion:

Krypton Chemicals secured these projects as they could offer long term solutions.  With the rapid application of Impermax 2K it enabled work to be completed on time within the 4 month schedule. The Pavidrain system encouraged an ecological/ environmental solution enabling water to be channelled away from the pedestrian walkway.

The completion of the Park of Pelambre improved the lifestyle of the local citizens, developing a safe, clean & family friendly park. Further boosting visitors to the city, contributing to the local tourist economy.

Job: Las Arenas Barcelona, formerly the Barcelona Bull Ring

Waterproofing Solution: IMPERMAX THERMAL SYSTEM Complete BUR system for new and existing roofs

Waterproofing and Insulation

Coverage:

Perimeter        300m

Height             27m

Diameter         85m  

Barcelona Las Arena

Barcelona is established internationally for its cultural architecture & historical values.  However this great city is also pushing the architectural boundaries of innovation, aiming to combine both technological new build & refurbishments with its strong historical roots.  Las Arenas also known as the Barcelona Bull Ring is the perfect amalgamation.

The disused arena (since 1989) no longer served its purpose within this ever expanding city but its symbolic value was cherished by the citizens. A preservation project was commissioned. Although a highly technical construction due to the physical deterioration, it was deemed essential as the building had grown to become a point of reference within the region, and its location meant it was the first symbolic building tourists & visitors would see when arriving into the city of Barcelona.

 The Project Design

The Immense central space will serve as a grand reception hall surrounded by designer shops, top class restaurants, cocktail bars as well as other leisure activities.  The roof forms one of the largest domes in Europe. With a 300lm parameter walk way around the roof, it will serve as a breath taking view point across Barcelona.

Sustainability was the focus of this complex construction with the dome structure made from prefabricated wood. Krypton Chemicals secured the waterproofing within this project with the Impermax Thermal System, a thermal BUR further increasing energy efficiency of the roof.  Plus due to the smooth design of the dome the liquid polyurethane glided over the dome forming a seamless, homogeneous waterproofing membrane, pigmented to aesthetically look like a sand finish.

Conclusion:

Krypton Chemicals Spain utilised the Impermax Thermal system as it enhanced the sustainable, environmental & economically properties within this construction. Improving the insulation capacity of the roof, thus achieving the desired U-Value, meeting the regulations of the CHH.

Krypton Chemicals offers waterproofing solutions approved through the ETA & BBA, which can be customised to specific project roof requirements.

Job: Indoor Car park

Product: Colodur Eco

Area: 21,000m²

Overview:

Tecnoparc is the first specialist Health Technology & Nutrition centre in Spain. Located in the University city of Reus this polygon shaped new build required an economic smooth anti-slip coating system, with defined numbered car parking and marked disabled & pedestrian access areas.

The Problem

The site had a few problematic issues, as the substrate held high levels of humidity caused by heavy rain during the construction; it was also in a poor condition due to step machinery. Therefore to ensure a durable coating system Krypton Chemicals proposed a flooring system which could withstand a high level of abrasion resistance.

Solution:

The Solution

Krypton Chemical SL proposed a solvent- free floor paint, suiting the low levels of ventilation within this underground parking. After surface preparation, the Humidity Primer was applied, at 0.2kg/m², 20% diluted with water to promote substrate penetration, sealing the porous substrate before applying the coloured floor paint. Once the primer had cured the floor paint was applied. Colodur Eco Matt pigmented to Ral 7038 Grey was chosen  a water-based polyurethane resin that does not yellow, the matt finish increases friction for the anti-slip finish.

The second topcoat of Colodur Eco Matt non-pigmented was applied with an airless machine to compensate for the different matt tones, due to the irregular absorption of the substrate.

Conclusion

Krypton used its wide range of water based  non solvent polyurethane products, to tackle a complex project, providing a high quality flooring system that is easy to maintain.

Krypton Chemicals has developed a new range of SOLVENT-FREE products. Colodur Eco offers high resistance to abrasion & wear, proposing a durable long-term flooring system.