{"id":4883,"date":"2025-08-26T18:03:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=4883"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:34:30","slug":"trusted-for-data-center-construction","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/xypex-insights\/trusted-for-data-center-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Trusted for Data Center Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Centers &amp; Concrete: Uptime at Risk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:55% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_1549_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-e1756239564638.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4884 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_1549_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-e1756239564638.jpeg 617w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_1549_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-e1756239564638-320x168.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_1549_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-e1756239564638-480x252.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_1549_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-e1756239564638-600x315.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data centers depend on robust physical infrastructure, but concrete degradation is a silent threat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microcracks and water ingress can compromise structural integrity and equipment safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moisture reaching steel reinforcement causes corrosion &#8211; weakening concrete structure (corroded steel tends to expand; hence concrete spalling)  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concrete Vulnerabilities Impacting Uptime <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional concrete is prone to cracking, water penetration, and abrasion under heavy loads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even minor cracks can lead to leaks that threaten sensitive IT equipment and cause outages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing water and chemical ingress is critical to minimizing the odds of costly downtime and maintenance incidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143234_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4892\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143234_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5.jpeg 418w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143234_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5-320x274.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Preventing water and chemical ingress is critical to avoiding costly downtime and maintenance incidents.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143225_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4890\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143225_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143225_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5-320x206.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_143225_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-5-480x309.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Xypex? Protecting Digital Infrastructure <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4885\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-768x385.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-320x160.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-480x241.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-640x321.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-720x361.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151127_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-600x301.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xypex Admix C-500 NF: Integral Waterproofing Admixture <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Xypex Admix C-500 NF has been formulated without fine sand, resulting in a more concentrated and pure crystalline waterproofing compound. The &#8220;NF&#8221; version is typically used when a more concentrated dose is ideal when a smaller volume,<br>easier batching, or a purer active compound is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_152955_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4888 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heals <\/strong>cracks over time and withstands extreme hydrostatic pressure \u2013 maintaining a watertight structure even under groundwater force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Becomes a permanent part of concrete \u2013<strong> cannot be punctured or peeled off like external membranes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe for use in potable water facilities <strong>(NSF certified), non-toxic and contains no VOCs <\/strong>\u2013 supporting healthy, sustainable construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xypex versus Traditional Membranes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional External Membranes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied on concrete surface; can <strong>tear, puncture, or delaminate over time<\/strong> and are vulnerable to installation errors and damage during backfill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membrane systems require additional trades and site coordination (primer, protection boards, etc.) and often have weather constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xypex Integral Waterproofing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mixed into concrete; the waterproofing is <strong>throughout the slab<\/strong>, with no seams or layers to fail. The \u201cinternal membrane\u201d<strong> cannot be damaged by construction or ground movement and lasts as long as the concrete.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xypex admixture eliminates an entire waterproofing step, simplifying construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-768x327.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-320x136.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-480x204.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-640x272.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-720x306.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_151445_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-edited-600x255.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Resilience with Smart Concrete <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_.jpeg 917w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-768x338.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-320x141.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-480x211.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-640x281.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-720x316.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_21-8-2025_155651_xypexchemcorp-my.sharepoint.com_-600x264.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven in Data Center Projects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/projects\/global-projects?pdetail=5724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/bank-tanzania1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4896 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/bank-tanzania1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/bank-tanzania1-1-320x474.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/bank-tanzania1-1-480x710.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/bank-tanzania1-1-600x888.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Footprint<\/strong>: Xypex has been used in mission-critical facilities (e.g. bank data centers, telecom hubs, hyperscale cloud campuses) around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many hyperscale operators specify crystalline admixtures to protect their investments in<strong> high-value infrastructure. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects in high water table or flood-prone areas have successfully relied on Xypex to <strong>prevent water ingress <\/strong>over decades of operations &#8211; with no unplanned downtime from foundation leaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49a1a103d66221ef06b3da7e2135ca79\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/projects\/global-projects?pdetail=5724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bank of Tanzania used Xypex Concentrate and Patch&#8217;n Plug <\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom-Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 69%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Admix C-500 NF<\/strong> exemplify Xypex&#8217;s innovative approach to concrete protection tackling moisture. These technologies ensure that critical facilities stay dry and structurally sound in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1129\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4897 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_.jpeg 1129w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-960x677.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-768x541.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-320x226.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-480x338.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-640x451.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-720x508.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_26-8-2025_134011_-600x423.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For engineers, architects, and contractors, Xypex simplifies construction and eliminates waterproofing headaches. For investors and operators, it means <strong>peace of mind<\/strong> that the digital infrastructure is built on rock-solid resilient foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In an industry where downtime is unacceptable, Xypex provides a cost-effective solution to keep the digital world running-making it an ideal choice for building the data centers of the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>To Learn More<\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><strong>Contact our Xypex Head Office.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/about\/contact-us\/head-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4898,"template":"","class_list":["post-4883","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/4883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xypex.com\/contenthub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}