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De-Risking Basement Waterproofing

And the significance of BS8102:2022 for the Australasian construction industry

Sub-grade structural (basement) waterproofing has become a serious issue in the Australasian construction industry. This article does not pretend to be a definitive or exhaustive...

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Revelstoke Ruskin Dam

Pre-History! Before the MARKHAM days.

The Ruskin Dam project remains a significant example of the technology we continue to use today.

Here’s a spot of pre-history. The works at the Ruskin Dam, Canada, were not a MARKHAM project. In fact, they were carried out immediately before...

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University of Canterbury Maths & Science Basement - AQURON stopped Hydrostatic Ingress

Leaking Basement at the University of Canterbury

How MARKHAM overcame the failure of a basement tanking system.

Leaking Challenge At the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, NZ, in 1998, the tanking system in the basement of the eight-storey Maths & Science Building...

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Concrete marine structures are subject to extreme challenges and need protection

Waterproofing Civil Concrete Infrastructure?

Let's talk.

Of course, concrete will withstand water exposure. After all, concrete’s innate durability is one of the reasons the material is used so extensively in construction....

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Moisture control is necessary within concrete

Challenges: Waterproofing membrane failure.

Why is moisture so important to control?

Here are a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control is fundamental to...

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Auckland Zoo - MARKHAM waterproofed the concrete SEAP aquarium tank

Waterproofing at Auckland Zoo – Client Testimonial

Amazing wrap-around aquarium exhibit - not to mention the crocodiles!

Great to work on the new South East Asia Precinct at Auckland Zoo – waterproofing the amazing wrap-around aquarium. This exhibit houses not only its...

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Waterview Tunnel - Auckland Tunnels waterproofing

Tunnels, Waterproofing, and Closing the Gaps

Concrete isn't the only part of the project that needs waterproofing

It’s an interesting thing – it’s comparatively simple to waterproof concrete itself. What’s not so straightforward is waterproofing air. The air between Specifically, let’s talk...

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Crystalline

We. Don’t. Do. Crystalline.

Let’s end the confusion.

Dedicated reader – this short article touches on a technical point that differentiates us from the vast majority of our admixture competitors. To the uninitiated,...

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Damp wet basement

Damp Down There?

Concrete basement waterproofing issues?

Big subject. If we discussed all aspects, you’d probably stop reading at about the 30 second mark. WHAT ARE THE DAMPNESS CHALLENGES? The usual challenge...

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Cracks

Cracking, Sealing, and Healing

How does all concrete have self-healing capabilities?

Let’s start at the start!   What causes Concrete Cracking? Concrete can succumb to cracking in a whole lot of ways. Surprisingly, much of it...

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