EAST SETAUKET, N.Y.,
July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- A program of structural and maintenance upgrades at the
prestigious Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Thailand, was completed in
June 2019. Penetron technology was
applied to waterproof and seal both below-grade and exposed
concrete structures.
Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and close to the
Bangkok city center, the Riverside
Campus of the Shrewsbury International School serves a
multi-lingual international student body of 1,700 students, aged 3
to 18 years old, of over 40 nationalities. The spacious, modern
campus is staffed by a qualified faculty of UK-trained teachers;
the school's academic program follows the National Curriculum of
England and has a reputation for
excellence in music, sport, and the performing and creative arts.
The school facilities include an aquatic center, sports fields for
soccer, cricket and other field sports, a performing arts stage,
and studios.
"The recent upgrades to the City campus at Shrewsbury
International School were made to prevent any deterioration in the
relatively new concrete structures," explains Jozef Van Beeck, Director of International Sales
& Marketing of The Penetron Group. "Due to the proximity of the
Chao Phraya River and the city's unrelenting tropical climate, the
contractor needed a reliable waterproofing solution."
Protecting Exposed Concrete from the Elements
The region's monsoon climate – with only three seasons of hot,
rainy and cool – can make Bangkok
one of the hottest and most humid cities in the world. The local
Penetron representative in Thailand collaborated with the project
contractor to provide a solution that could permanently protect the
exposed concrete structures at the Riverside campus.
The three-level basement car garage was treated with an initial
application of PENETRON, with PENEBAR SW waterstop strips used to
seal construction joints. A final layer of PENESEAL PRO, a liquid
sealer, was sprayed on the surface to protect the concrete from any
water penetration.
Withstanding Thermal Stress
"PENESEAL PRO forms a barrier to seal hairline cracks with a
sub-surface gel that seals the pores, capillaries and micro-cracks
in the concrete," adds Boonmanop Siewsirikul, Business Development
Manager for Penetron Thailand. "It's ideal for exposed concrete,
especially in the Bangkok climate,
thanks to its ability to withstand thermal stress."
The school's concrete driveway and concrete aprons surrounding
the school football field were also treated with a spray-on
application of PENESEAL PRO.
"Even with a tight work schedule that left the contractor only
time during a school break, all the work was done quickly and
efficiently," says Jozef Van
Beeck.
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.
SOURCE The Penetron Group