Below Grade Concrete Waterproofing

Below grade waterproofing solutions for even the most challenging requirements sika provides solutions for even the most challenging requirements with its unique waterproofing product portfolio contributing to efficient long lasting infrastructure be it for drinking water facilities fulfilling the most stringent drinking water approvals tunnels bridges basements or balconies.

Below grade concrete waterproofing.

Waterproofing below grade insulated concrete forms. Waterproofing below grade can be dangerous. If you re using a water proofing subcontractor make sure workers follow a written safety program and comply with hazard communication requirements. The membrane is placed prior to the concrete being poured.

Your waterproofing team can analyze this for you to weigh the options. We have taken the same high quality rubber polymers found in meadows successful mel rol peel and stick membrane and converted them into a heavy bodied high solids quick drying liquid membrane. Mel rol lm is a single component polymer modified cold applied water based liquid waterproofing membrane ideal for below grade horizontal and vertical seamless waterproofing applications. Protecting below grade walls from water entry involves installing a barrier to water and water vapor.

Concrete products are porous and unless treated are not waterproof allowing water to migrate into the building. Because of the hazards it s usually not a good idea for anyone to waterproof alone. A damp proof coating can be applied directly to the surface of the concrete below grade walls. Its extreme resistant to water can work even on below grade foundations basement walls and cisterns.

Make sure to apply it in a seamless way to make the surface invulnerable to water. However because of soil conditions below grade walls require added waterproofing steps unlike above grade walls. State of the art waterproofing dampproofing and drainage systems applied to concrete masonry provide excellent protection from water penetration ensuring protection for building contents and comfort for occupants. Once you successfully apply below grade waterproofing to your home or building you re going to need assessment on whether you ll need drainage.

Mel rol lm all season is a single component polymer modified cold applied liquid waterproofing membrane ideal for below grade vertical seamless waterproofing applications. Apply it on the surface and you can see that it can remain elastic even in freezing temperatures. French drains are often used as are under slab drainage systems. Most foundation and below grade walls are constructed from poured concrete or concrete masonry block.

In addition to these consider drainage boards or footing drains. Both above and below grade icf walls are durable sound reducing energy efficient and disaster resistant. Pre applied membranes such as the preprufe plus waterproofing system are often recommended for critical below grade spaces such as hospitals schools condominiums museums and retail spaces.