See How Membrane-Free Waterproofing Solution Can Help You Save money and the environment!
Tested in a lab and real life projects!
-2 FLOORS BELOW-GRADE PARKING SPACE
ONLY 3 COMPONENTS
to waterproof below-grade reinforced concrete structure!
WPM® Crack Inducer Profile
To control and waterproof shrinkage cracks
WPM® Construction Joint Waterstops
To waterproof construction joints
Crystalline admixture
Waterproof Concrete - “self-healing” ability for cracks up to 0.4 mm.
INTEGRAL, I.E., WHITE TANK WATERPROOFING SOLUTION
helps you
Save environment
You will use about 2-8x less waterproofing materials!
Save installation time
Fewer labor costs, do more jobs, and help more customers.
Save money
Save money on labour, time and material costs.
WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS COMPARED
by material consumption on 1m²
Integral i.e. White Tank Waterproofing
Materials used:
- Crystalline admixture
- WPM® metal sheet waterstops
- WPM® Crack Inducer Profile
NET weight: 1.05kg/m²
Membrane Waterproofing
Materials used:
- WFP Pre-Tec
- WPM® metal sheet waterstops
- Primer
- Köster KSK
NET weight: 2.1kg/m²
Black Tank Waterproofing
Materials used:
- 2 layers of 3mm SBS material (floor slab)
- WPM® metal sheet waterstops
- Primer
- 2 layers of 3mm SBS material (wall)
NET weight: 9.8kg/m²
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MORE ABOUT THE MATERIALS
used in the "white tank" waterproofing solution
WPM® Crack Inducer Profile
In 2009 we started to use crystalline admixture in hopes that it will solve our problems with shrinkage cracks due to the fact that it can grow together up to 0.4mm cracks. When engineers calculate 0.2 to 0.3mm shrinkage cracks to 1m of reinforced concrete structure in the construction design, it seemed like a perfect fit at the time.
When we understood that some cracks open more than 0.4 mm and crystalline admixture could not grow them together, we designed a solution to control the reinforced concrete structure's shrinkage cracks so that the cracks are immediately waterproof at the desired location. We added a keyway shape to the profile to make the joint connection stronger so that it can be used in load-bearing structures.
In addition, as the crystalline waterproofing admixture can't grow dynamic cracks that open and close together, the WPM® CRACK INDUCER profile allows that movement to happen while keeping the concrete structure waterproofed.
Construction Joint Metal-Sheet Waterstops
WPM® SEALING ELEMENT profiles are designed to waterproof construction joints. Compared to alternative solutions, the metal sheet is more reliable and long-lasting as it works at all times. We have added mineral coating to make concrete and metal sheet connection stronger and more reliable.
Works up to 4.4 bar of water pressure - tested in a lab!
Crystalline Waterproofing Admixture
The crystalline waterproofing admixture gives the concrete a “self-healing” ability. Together with the water entering the crack, the admixture can close static cracks in the concrete with an opening width of less than 0.4 mm.
When the concrete structure is under constant dynamic load, i.e., moving constantly, the admixture has not enough time to heal those shrinkage cracks. In that case, we have a solution that enables the concrete to move and waterproof shrinkage cracks without any leaking dynamic cracks. For that, we made a WPM® CRACK INDUCER profile.
Crystalline waterproofing admixture is packaged into soluble bags, which makes the mixing process easier and with zero waste!
3D Automatic Crack Inducer Calculator
To make our customer's life easier, we made a 3D Automatic Crack Inducer Calculator, which calculates the quantity of all WPM® construction joint and shrinkage cracks controlling profiles. Just add height, length, and width. The calculator is interactive and can be viewed 360 degrees from any angle.
It is best used on-site before concrete casting to determine the exact places to install WPM® Crack Inducers. It is very important to consider the casting volume here because the first crack inducer must always be in the middle of the structure being cast.
In addition, we are working on a next-generation calculator so we can add the whole concrete structure plan with the pipe and cable penetrations.
WATERPROOFING STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
in the integral, i.e., "white tank" waterproofing system
WPM® CRACK INDUCER PROFILE
WPM® CRACK INDUCER PROFILE-s are added to the concrete structure to control cracks that appear due to concrete shrinkage.
Using our 3D Automatic Crack Inducer Calculator's plan, the instalment of the profile is easier than ever, because it shows exactly where to install the profile by a cm.
Construction joint profiles
Construction joint profiles are added just before casting process to prevent water infiltration from the construction joints.
Using our 3D Automatic Crack Inducer Calculator's plan, the instalment of the profile is easier than ever.
Crystalline admixture to concrete mix
Crystalline admixture is mixed to the concrete in the concrete factory. We use crystalline admixture in souluble bags so it can be inserted to the mix conveniently and with no waste.
Concrete casting
Concrete that is mixed with crystalline waterproofing admixture is being casted after all the construction joint waterstops and crack inducing profiles are installed.
Concrete structure is waterproof after casting proccess!
No need for extra membrane to the outer layer of the structure! If there will be any cracks crystalline waterproofing admixture in the concrete will grow it together (cracks up to 0.4mm)
If there should be a static crack opening up to a 0.4mm and will not grow together, we will inject the static crack and close the leak in our own expense.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
we use to waterproof all extra necessary components
KRASO -
Pipe Penetrations
Kraso pipe penetrations and sealing elements, makes it easy to penetrate pipes and cables through concrete walls without water infiltration
BeSealed -
Plugs and Rings
BeSealed hydrophilic plugs and rings allow us to waterproof concrete cracks around formwork spacers and formwork spacers themselves
WFP Injection System
Using as a backup addition to joint profiles, allows to inject injection resign to close all openings in construction joint to stop water infiltration, if it were to happen.
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Shrinkage cracks occur when casting 10+meter walls without WPM® Crack Inducer profile!
With our experience from 2009, we have seen countless times the same problem!
Shrinkage cracks appear mostly after every 4-5m on a 2.8m height wall.
When using WPM® Crack Inducer profile with calculated distance we can control and waterproof shrinkage cracks!
As we saw that shrinkage cracks appear mostly after every 4-5m we decided to try different crack inducers on the market. Soon came out some of their deficits and we decided to make our own Crack Inducer without the deficits.
In the picture, we can see how on a 20m wall we are using three WPM® Crack Inducer profiles with a 5m distance to control and guide shrinkage cracks while waterproofing them at the same time.
Result of the WPM® Crack Inducer profile - controlled and waterproofed shrinkage cracks.
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SELECTION OF PROJECTS
that has used a "white tank" waterproofing solution
Kiikri 6, Tallinn,
Estonia
Materials used:
- Crystalline admixture -
2010 m³ - WPM® SEALING ELEMENTS 80R and 125R - 625 m
- WPM® CRACK INDUCER profile - 160 m
Marijas iela 2A, Riga, Latvia
Materials used:
- Crystalline admixture -
7416 m³ - WPM® SEALING ELEMENTS 80R and 125R - 1260 m
- WPM® CRACK INDUCER profile - 320 m
Tērbatas iela 72, Riga, Latvia
Materials used:
- Crystalline admixture - 1230 m³
- WPM® SEALING ELEMENTS 80R and 125R - 720 m
- WPM® CRACK INDUCER profile - 145 m
Tērbatas iela 72, Riga, Latvia
What are YIT Latvia's thoughts about the "White Tank" solution in general?
"We like that materials were easy to handle and install. The best part is that there was no pasting and plastering of anything, pure and quick work! The turnover time was faster than we were used to before which was just a bonus for us! "
Does YIT Latvija plan to continue using "White Tank" waterproofing solution in cooperation with Primostar SIA?
"When we can we definitely will! The solution is quick and easy and the Crack Inducers are genial for controlling shrinkage cracks!"
WHAT WILL YOU GET
with a "white tank" waterproofing solution?
Reliable partner
Primostar was started in 2000 and has grown yearly turnover on average every year. We have gone through economical crash of 2007-2008 and all other ressesions between and are stronger than ever!
Quality products
Primostar has been providing German quality materials since day one. We are working with industry-leading experts!
Now producing our own Estonian made product we are on par with the German quality if not even better!
20+ years of experience
By working closely with our partners we are seeing first hand what is working and what is not. With that, we have gathered knowledge of what is working and what is not, making us qualified to offer consultation with our experts for our products.
Indrek Uusalu
Our majority shareholder and CEO
Indrek is an entrepreneur, leader, product developer, and next-generation waterproofing solutions, enthusiast.
He joined the company in 2002 as a commission-based salesman and became the CEO the next year in 2003.
As a CEO he is responsible for growing the company's average turnover from 24 000€ to 1.4M€ in 2021.
Founded a manufacturing company WPMEstonia OÜ in 2018 with 16 years of knowledge in the industry and created a needed, patent-pending product, to help builders waterproof their concrete structures better and smarter!
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