Welcoming its first residents in August
2024, the Modera Riverside tower in Miami, Florida, is the newest highlight of the
Miami skyline. The project
engineer specified PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline waterproofing
admixture, to protect key below-grade concrete structures from
Florida's high groundwater and
tropical climate.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Welcoming its first residents in August 2024, the Modera Riverside tower in
Miami, Florida, is the newest
highlight of the Miami skyline.
The project engineer specified PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, to protect key below-grade concrete
structures from Florida's high
groundwater and tropical climate.
Thanks to the self-healing capability
provided by PENETRON ADMIX SB to seal all hairline cracks, pores,
and capillaries, the service life and durability of the treated
concrete structures is significantly increased.
Located a short distance from the well-known Brickell
neighborhood of downtown Miami and
topping out at 413- feet (125 m)
above street level, the Modera Riverside tower is already an
integral part of the city's skyline. Designed by Nichols Architects, the base of the tower is
highlighted by massive diagonal columns, which provide essential
structural support while making a striking architectural
statement.
Modera Riverside is home to 428 luxury apartments on 36 floors,
along with an eight-floor parking garage with room for 505 cars
(with EV recharging stations and a bike garage) situated directly
above the ground floor (4,266 ft2/388 m2) that accommodates
restaurants and clubs. Apartment layouts range from studios to
one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Residential amenities
include a swimming pool with lounge decks, game room, outdoor
courtyards with BBQ areas, business center with co-working areas,
dog spa, and fitness gym.
"Thanks to the success of our waterproofing admixture in many
previous Modera projects, PENETRON ADMIX SB was quickly specified
for key concrete elements of the Modera Riverside tower, including
the elevator pits, pile caps, swimming pool, and pool deck," says
Christopher Chen, Director of The
Penetron Group.
Typically, elevator pits are the lowest structure of an elevator
shaft. Housing elevator hardware and propulsion elements, elevator
pits are located below the sub-slab capillary break and water
collection systems. This requires a comprehensive concrete
waterproofing solution, especially given the local geological and
climate conditions of Southern
Florida.
"This is why Penetron was asked to provide a reliable
waterproofing solution for the Modera Riverside tower, situated at
a site with very high groundwater levels, explains Christopher Chen.
Delivered in soluble bags to CEMEX, the ready-mix concrete
supplier, PENETRON ADMIX SB was mixed into the concrete during the
batching stage to treat over 2,000 yds3 of concrete.
Formulated to react with moisture, the active ingredients in
PENETRON ADMIX SB produce an integral crystalline formation
throughout the concrete matrix. This makes concrete impermeable to
water, chemicals, and waterborne elements, even against high
hydrostatic pressure and exposure to chlorides.
"Thanks to the self-healing capability provided by PENETRON
ADMIX SB to seal all hairline cracks, pores, and capillaries, the
service life and durability of the treated concrete structures is
significantly increased," adds Christopher
Chen.
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.
Media Contact
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