The December 2025 opening of the São Paulo Surf Club brought a relaxing beach vibe to the Brazilian megapolis. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products was specified to protect the concrete structures from constant exposure to water and chemical attack.

ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The December 2025 opening of the São Paulo Surf Club brought a relaxing beach vibe to the Brazilian megapolis. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products was specified to protect the concrete structures from constant exposure to water and chemical attack.

The recently opened São Paulo Surf Club is located within the Cidade Jardim Complex beneath São Paulo's iconic Ponte Estaiada on the Pinheiros River. Designed by Sig Bergamin, Murilo Lomas, and PSA Arquitetura, the club features an American Wave Machines surf pool with PerfectSwell® technology, extending over 220 meters. The facility also offers a restaurant, bar, fitness gym, spa, covered and outdoor tennis courts, beach tennis, pickleball, squash, and multipurpose courts.

"The new club recreates a relaxing beach vibe in São Paulo," added Cláudio Neves Ourives, CEO of Penetron Brazil. "With the latest wave machines, the Surf Club offers one of the best 'out-of-ocean surfing' experiences, featuring waves up to 22 seconds long for surfers to perform various maneuvers in a safe environment."

The facility's concrete pool structures are required to withstand constant contact with water and exposure to chemicals such as chloride and leaching agents used to purify the water.

"PENETRON ADMIX, a permeability-reducing admixture, was the perfect solution for these hydrostatic conditions," said Cláudio Neves Ourives. "JHSF, the general contractor, added the admixture to the concrete mix for the wave pool, treating a total area of 20,000-m2 (220,000-ft2). The construction joints were sealed with PENEBAR SW-55 swellable waterstop strips. Tile holes were filled in and sealed with a combination of PENECRETE MORTAR, a crystalline repair grout, and PENETRON, a topical crystalline waterproofing material.

When exposed to moisture, the active ingredients in Penetron's crystalline products create a non-soluble crystalline formation that seals microcracks, pores, and capillaries in the concrete, preventing water or liquid penetration. This enables concrete to resist water under hydrostatic pressure and self-heal cracks over time. PENETRON ADMIX integrates into the concrete matrix, providing lifetime protection and waterproofing.

"Our experience with similar projects, the performance of our product, and our on-site technical support contributed significantly to the project's overall success," stated Cláudio Neves Ourives.

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.

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