The initial offering of new apartments to happy owners at the
Balmoral Gardens Residences in Pedregal (Panamá City), Panamá,
began in the first quarter of 2024 (January-March). The Penetron
System of crystalline waterproofing products was specified to
protect below-grade structures of the residential complex from the
hydrostatic pressure due to the region's high groundwater
levels.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The initial offering of new apartments to
happy owners at the Balmoral Gardens Residences in Pedregal (Panamá
City), Panamá, began in the first quarter of 2024 (January-March).
The Penetron System of crystalline waterproofing products was
specified to protect below-grade structures of the residential
complex from the hydrostatic pressure due to the region's high
groundwater levels.
The below-grade structures of the Balmoral
Gardens complex are now permanently waterproof because any hairline
cracks that form in the concrete will permanently self-heal when
exposed to moisture.
The country's capital and largest city, Panamá City is dominated
by the Panamá Canal, which has made it a global business and
logistics hub. The city also boasts a vibrant cultural scene and a
prosperous economy based on modern infrastructure. Pedregal, the
site of the Balmoral Gardens complex, is an upscale township in the
northeastern part of the Panamá City metropolitan area, with a
population of around 55,000.
Once fully completed, Balmoral Gardens will feature 34
apartments with one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging in size from
55-63 m2 (605-700 ft2), all with 2 bathrooms. Amenities include a
rooftop swimming pool, fitness gym, and common area, with the
ground floor being a parking garage.
"As part of the drinking water system for Balmoral Gardens, two
below-grade concrete cisterns, along with the elevator pit, were
built underneath the ground floor parking garage," adds L.E.
Aura Varo C., Director of Ecogreen
International, the Penetron representative for Panamá. "To protect
the new structures from the high hydrostatic pressure due to high
groundwater levels common in the region, we recommended the
Penetron System. This suite of crystalline waterproofing products
was the optimal waterproofing solution for both water tanks, the
elevator pit, and the swimming pool."
As a result, the project engineer at Grupo Sterk, the general
contractor, specified the Penetron System for all below-grade
concrete structures exposed to groundwater. All repairs used
PENECRETE MORTAR, a crystalline waterproofing repair grout,
PENETRON, a topically-applied crystalline waterproofing material,
and PENEPLUG, a rapid-setting, cementitious crystalline compound
that quickly stops any active leaks.
In addition, PENEBAR SW-55 swellable waterstop strips were used
to seal the gasket openings in the concrete wall and slab joints,
as well as in the cold joints of both cisterns. Several additional
repairs were made to individual sections and the construction
joints. PENETRON was applied as a slurry on the positive side
(outside surface) of the cisterns. For the swimming pool, all pipe
inlets were sealed with PENEBAR SW-55.
"Our customer support team worked with the Sterk project
engineer to apply the Penetron waterproofing products on the
prepared concrete structures," explains L.E. Aura Varo C.
Even though Penetron is applied to the surface of the concrete,
it is not a coating; it is a treatment that penetrates deep into
the concrete and reacts to moisture and concrete minerals to form
insoluble crystals to seal all microcracks, pores and capillary
tracts.
"Specifying the Penetron System helped Sterk meet the project
parameters for concrete impermeability and durability," adds L.E.
Aura Varo C. "The below-grade
structures of the Balmoral Gardens complex are now permanently
waterproof because any hairline cracks that form in the concrete
will permanently self-heal when exposed to moisture."
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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