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Sage Longboat Key Condominiums Specify Penetron Waterproofing to Resist Florida’s Marine Environment
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| 9 Nov 2026 |
The exclusive Sage Longboat Key condominiums in Sarasota, Florida combine a beachfront setting with wraparound views of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.
PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline waterproofing admixture supplied in soluble bags, was specified to protect below-grade foundation structures and elevator pits against water ingress, chloride exposure, and the demands of a coastal marine environment.
Longboat Key is a barrier island positioned between Sarasota Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, with much of its western shoreline defined by beaches and direct exposure to coastal conditions.
Designed by Hoyt Architects, the Sage Longboat Key luxury condominium complex features 16 expansive beachfront residences with unobstructed views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Housed in four five-story buildings, the four-bedroom, 4.5-bath residences range from 4,000 to 4,300 ft2 (364 to 390 m2) and include 12-foot (3.6-m) ceilings and private elevator access. The four top-floor penthouses each feature private rooftop terraces with plunge pools. Amenities include a beach club, Olympic-size lap pool and deck, beach cabanas, fire pit, fitness center, yoga studio, and concierge services.
“Sage Longboat Key is located directly on Longboat Key beach on the Gulf of Mexico. This seaside location made robust protection of the concrete structures exposed to the marine environment a priority for the design and construction team,” notes Darrin Vogeli, Account Manager for Penetron USA.
For the Longboat Key project, the balconies, pool, amenity deck, and elevator pits are exposed to the marine environment of the beachfront location. The pool and elevator pits, as the deepest concrete elements in the development and are also exposed to high groundwater levels as well as chloride ions. Without appropriate protection, exposed and below-grade concrete in these conditions can become vulnerable to moisture infiltration driven by climate and hydrostatic pressure. Over time, water ingress may contribute to corrosion of embedded reinforcing steel and deterioration of the concrete structure.
For architects and general contractors working in coastal environments, long-term waterproofing performance is a critical consideration for concrete structures. On the Sage Longboat Key project, Moss, the ready-mix concrete supplier recommended PENETRON ADMIX SB as the concrete waterproofing solution, and the admixture was specified for all concrete elements.
PENETRON ADMIX SB was introduced into the concrete mix during batching. When exposed to moisture, its active ingredients react within the concrete matrix to form a non-soluble crystalline network throughout the pores and capillary tracts. This network helps reduce permeability, even under hydrostatic pressure, by blocking water movement through the concrete and supporting the durability of hard-to-access below-grade structures.
“The self-healing capability of the PENETRON ADMIX SB-treated concrete used for the Longboat Key condominiums helps ensure long-term durability of the concrete structures and can significantly reduce the need for future concrete-related maintenance,” adds Darrin Vogeli.
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