Perla Residentials (2B+G+13F+R) by Miral

About the Project

Perla Residentials by Miral is a residential development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, with two basement levels, ground floor, thirteen floors and roof. Its substructural concrete needed lasting protection in below-grade conditions. Baumerk Crystal PW 25 crystalline waterproofing admixture was added directly to the concrete mix to provide integral protection against water ingress and hydrostatic pressure. Approximately 7,000 m³ of substructural concrete was treated. Eliminating external waterproofing systems streamlined construction, reduced maintenance needs and ensured reliable, long-lasting performance.

The waterproofing performance of this project is built on the properties of Baumerk Crystal PW 25. Crystal PW 25 is a hydrophilic crystalline waterproofing admixture that reacts with cement and water to start a catalytic process, forming a protective crystalline network inside the concrete's pores, capillaries and cracks and significantly reducing permeability. It is non-toxic, safe for use in water tanks and removes the need for additional waterproofing applications. As a Permeability Reducing Admixture for Hydrostatic Conditions (PRAH), it protects concrete against both positive and negative water pressure of up to 14 bar. Because it becomes an integral part of the concrete, protection continues even if the surface is damaged, and its long-term reactivity lets hairline cracks of up to 0.5 mm self-seal when they come into contact with water.