LEED

The Question is often asked "are Kryton® products LEED™ certified?" The fact of the matter is: Only buildings can be certified, i.e. materials are not individually given any sort of merit in the LEED system. Points are awarded based on overall building design and materials used. This means that Kryton's products, or any products for that matter, cannot be LEED certified. Kryton products may contribute to achieving valuable LEED points.

Here are just a few ways the Krystol concrete waterproofing system can do this:

Sustainable Sites - Reduced Site Disturbance (2 points)

It is possible that, based on the fact that less or no excavation is required for Kryton products vs. physical membranes.

Sustainable Sites - Construction Waste Management (1 point)

KIM concrete can be recycled. Post demolition, eliminating waste. Membrane water-based concrete is destined for the landfill.

Materials & Resources - Regional Materials (2 points)

This applies to products that are manufactured and transported within 500 miles of the jobsite.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Low- Emitting Materials (1 point) - Krystol does not contribute to bad air quality and has zero VOCs.

Innovation & Design Process

Enhanced Durability (1 point) - KIM and Krystol contribute to the overall durability and life expectancy of a building by stopping corrosion, increasing freeze thaw durability, protecting against chemical attack, carbonation.

Visit www.usgbc.org to learn more about the LEED program.