Sika watertight concrete keeps development dry

Sika watertight concrete meant that dryness assured for underground car park at eco-friendly River Crescent development

A dry underground car park will be assured for the new residents of River Crescent, the first development nearing completion as part of the Nottingham Waterside Regeneration project.

This is because Structural Engineers, BWB Consulting have specified Sika Watertight concrete for all external walls and floors in the underground basement areas of the building, which is being erected adjacent to the River Trent.

The close proximity to the river exaggerates the problem of water ingress and the new generation, cost effective Sika Watertight concrete was preferred over more traditional methods.

Working closely with Sika's engineers, concrete producer Lafarge has supplied close to 2,000 cubic metres of watertight concrete to main contractors Clegg Construction.

Sika Watertight concrete involves a two-phase admixture modification process to the ready-mixed concrete.

This includes the addition of Sika 1+ capillary water resisting additive and Sika Viscocrete 10 Superplasticiser to further improve the durability and strength of the structural concrete.

It has a long and successful track record and meets BS8102 grade 3 protection for ventilated residential and working areas.

The Sikaswell jointing system was also used in conjunction with this to offer further protection to horizontal and vertical construction joints.

This Eco-friendly development is being constructed for Trent Park Developments to a design by Franklin Ellis Architects.

There are 146 luxury apartments and a health and fitness club.

Wind turbines will provide electricity to light and heat the communal areas and the River Trent is being utilised as the heat source for the swimming pool.

It is hoped that River Crescent is the first step towards a thriving riverside community that will provide an exceptional living and working environment for residents.

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