The Edge, a striking $45 million
glass tower in Yermasoyeia, Limassol on the island of Cyprus, was completed in Q1 2023. PENETRON
ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was used to protect
the building's below-grade concrete structures from high
groundwater levels.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Edge, a striking $45 million glass tower in Yermasoyeia,
Limassol on the island of Cyprus,
was completed in Q1 2023. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, was used to protect the building's
below-grade concrete structures from high groundwater levels.
In addition to the ability to self-heal
microcracks provided by PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete, the client
was also convinced by Penetron's on-site technical support, during
the planning stage and on-site during construction.
Located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Greek island of
Cyprus has been an important
Mediterranean trading center since ancient times. Today, as part of
the EU, it has become a busy regional business and banking hub. The
city of Limassol on the southern coast of the island is the second
largest city in Cyprus after
Nicosia, with a population of over
195,000.
The Edge, a high-end office building in the Yermasoyeia district
of Limassol was designed by Photiou Architects. The distinctive
building with a reflective façade, offers 3,300 m2 of office space
on six floors, a rooftop garden, 88 covered parking spaces, and
unobstructed views of the city and surrounding region.
Due to both the marine environment typical for Cyprus coastal areas and the potential of
sudden rainwater flooding from the adjacent park areas, Depcon
Construction, the project's general contractor, and the engineers
at KMS Globus required a durable concrete waterproofing solution
for the building's concrete foundation structures.
"Concrete can crack and allow water – and moisture in general –
to penetrate through pores, microcracks, and capillary tracts. This
can quickly lead to a wide range of concrete deterioration issues,
including corrosion of the embedded reinforcing steel," explains
Theodor Mentzikofakis, Managing Director of PENETRON Hellas. "This
is why the below-grade concrete structures at The Edge needed to be
impermeable."
After the general contractor reviewed similar commercial
projects across Cyprus and
Greece that successfully
implemented Penetron products, PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, was specified as the concrete
waterproofing solution. The admixture was added to the concrete mix
for all below-grade structures, including the foundation slab,
retaining walls, and elevator pits. PENEBAR SW, a swellable
waterstop strip, was also applied to permanently seal all resulting
construction joints.
Once added to the concrete mix, proprietary chemicals in
Penetron's crystalline admixture react in a catalytic reaction with
moisture to generate a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout
the pores and capillary tracts of the concrete. The resulting
formation seals pores and microcracks, and becomes an integral part
of the concrete matrix, making the concrete impermeable to the
chloride ions in saltwater that can cause corrosion.
"In addition to the ability to self-heal microcracks provided by
PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete, the client was also convinced by
Penetron's on-site technical support, during the planning stage and
on-site during construction," adds Theodor Mentzikofakis.
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.
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