Month: December 2017

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Waterproofing membranes

Depending on the structure and need, the waterproofing membrane can either be applied to the interior (negative), such as the case with repairs, the exterior (positive), or in places inaccessible by people (blindside).

Positive Side

Positive waterproofing membranes are applied to the exterior face of a structure. It can be applied above, below, or at grade to surfaces that will get wet due to exposure to weather conditions and the surrounding soil. Positive waterproofing is a critical step in construction because it prevents moisture infiltration and protects structural components, including the concrete and steel. It can also protect the surface from freeze-thaw cycles and corrosive chemicals. When used for below grade surfaces (such as sealing a foundation) it is available as a fluid applied membrane, sheet-membrane, or as hydros clay and vapour barriers. The disadvantage of positive side waterproofing is that it is inaccessible after construction except with costly removal of the topping landscape. Positive side waterproofing should be used alone when the surface will be exposed to corrosive soil, freeze-thaw cycles, and if there will be limitation to the interior humidity.

Negative Side

 

Negative side waterproofing is applied to the interior face of a structure. It keeps water from entering an occupied space and is applied to what is known as the dry face. Negative side waterproofing is primarily used for water holding purposes (prevent water from entering space), but it does not prevent the water from entering the substrate (wall). The materials used for negative waterproofing must be able to withstand hydrostatic pressure. The most commonly used materials are epoxy injections and cemenitious coatings. The advantage of negative side waterproofing is that it is accessible after installation for repairs or updates. Negative side waterproofing allows moisture into the substrate which can be seen as an advantage and disadvantage. Moisture promotes active curing of the concrete substrate, but it contributes to the corrosion of the concrete and steel reinforcements from the groundwater and chemicals. This type of membrane does not protect against the effects of the freeze-thaw cycle and can only be used on cemenitious systems.

Blind side

Blind side waterproofing is a difficult membrane to apply. It is used when the waterproofing can’t be applied after the walls of the structure have been poured. Blindside waterproofing is applied before the concrete structure is poured, generally over the soil retention system.

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Waterproofing

Waterproofing can be defined as the process of creating an object or structure waterproof or water resistant. So it remains unaffected by water and it will resist the ingress of water to the surface. Waterproofing is the combination of materials used to prevent water intrusion into the structural elements of a building or its finished surfaces. Its main goal is to resist hydro static  pressure applied by moisture in the liquid state. Waterproofing membranes contains waterproof plastic, rubber, or coated-fabric materials. The materials are used in a system to prevent the ingress of water into foundations, roofs, walls, basements, buildings, and structures when properly installed. The term damp proofing is often confused with waterproofing, however, damp proofing is a system designed to resist the flow of moisture in a gaseous state i.e. water vapour.

Waterproofing in construction fields

In construction fields, a building or structure is waterproofed and thereby make the building resistant to eater by using waterproofing membranes and coatings. This provides structural integrity by using waterproofing membranes and coatings. Waterproofing may also includes thermal and water protection.

In the field of buildings and construction , waterproofing plays a great role in creating a building envelope. Sometimes building envelops, roofing materials, side walls, building penetrations etc… are needed to be water resistant or waterproof. Generally, roofing materials are waterproofed structures.