The products presented below are those used for waterproofing new and existing constructions. The 2016 revised edition provides the education and product information to enable building designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to below grade and plaza waterproofing. The treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water in the presence of hydrostatic pressure. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems is an indispensable working resource for architects, civil engineers, contractors, specifiers, materials manufacturers, landscape architects, and all other professionals involved with the design and construction of habitable underground spaces. Colphene 3000 is composed of a proprietary formulation of elastomeric styrenebutadienestyrene sbs polymer modified bitumen. The companys technical services department is at your complete disposal for. Waterproofing buildblock insulating concrete forms.
An information series from the national authority on concrete masonry technology ncma tek 193b replaces tek 193a 1 preventing water penetration in below grade concrete masonry walls introduction concrete masonry has traditionally been the material of choice for foundation wall construction. If the bottom of the interior floorslab is a minimum. Furnish and install a completed waterproofing assembly including a selfadhered sheet membrane specifically designed for blind side waterproofing and a drainage protection course optional. The voc volatile organic compound content is 10 gl.
Construction waterproofing handbook, second edition mcgraw. Low temperature belowgrade bituthene 3000 and bituthene. To efficiently waterproof the surface, elastic membranes with high waterproofing. Our members are of the most experienced and qualified contractors, manufacturers and design professionals in the industry. Below grade systems are often inaccessible for repairs and extremely costly if repairs or modifications are necessary. Technical design guide for waterproofing introduction. Below grade crackbridging waterproofing system description masterseal below grade 5500 is a liquid applied, crack bridging below grade external waterproofing tunnels and other structures waterproofing system based on advanced polymeric materials. For below grade enclosure systems design and materials must not focus on the first initial cost but consider the life cycle costs of various design options, especially costs to repair or replace systems that are buried. The revised edition of the manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems provides the education and product information to enable designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to these contemporary challenges. Honeycombing, voids and cracks must be filled with approved materials. The avm aussie mate 580al is a 60mil heavy duty bituminous waterproofing sheet membrane with an aluminum protection layer. Learn more about waterproofing, an important addition to any icf project. Waterproofing 3 design principles specialist input the specification of waterproofing systems is a specialised task.
Search for library items search for lists search for. Envirosheet sheet membrane waterproofing system option 3 detail 3. This is meant to serve as a guide to illustrate the types of references used. A selfadhering rubberized asphalt sheet membrane with a polymer film on the surface and a removable treated release film on the adhesive side. Stateoftheart waterproofing, dampproofing, and drainage systems. Plywood exterior exterior below grade on masonry, concrete, and incidental metal above grade between twocourse concrete and within cavity walls. Redundancy in subgrade waterproofing by jesse torres, rrc, rro and douglas stieve, aia, rrc, wiss, janney, elstner associates inc. Building codes require walls below grade with an interior enclosed space that is habitable be waterproofed. Understanding below grade waterproofing systems and. Use bituthene is ideal for waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood surfaces where inservice temperatures will not exceed f 54c. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems justin. Because of the high cost of performing remedial work on failed waterproofing, we need to make sure that the selected product will keep out. Colphene 3000 is a selfadhered, sbsmodified bitumen membrane for use in approved waterproofing assemblies. Tamko waterproofing belowgrade tamko building products.
Colphene lm barr protected membrane waterproofing technical manual. Masterseal hlm 5000 is a onecomponent, moisturecuring, bitumenmodified polyurethane elastomeric waterproofing membrane for exterior below grade or betweenslab applications. Why are there so many types of below grade waterproofing. Colphene lm barr below grade waterproofing technical manual. Avm aussie mate 580al exhibits excellent adhesion, elongation and recovery properties. Building designers specify waterproofing systems and materials that are often based on limited and subjective manufacturers literature or past experience with. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems is an indispensable working resource for architects, civil engineers, contractors, specifiers, materials manufacturers, landscape architects, and all other professionals involved with the design. For products not covered by this waterproofing range manual, please refer to the general products catalogue. Best practice guidance type b waterproofing systems. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing 2nd edition.
The first guide devoted exclusively to the subject, the manual of below grade waterproofing systems picks up where manufacturers manuals leave off. Many types of waterproof membrane systems are available, including felt. There are many waterproofing systems to choose from. Waterproofing solutions that challenge moisture penetration. Many of these are widely used and perform exceptionally well. Interior or exterior, above or below grade, unprotected structures can suffer from waterinduced damage, including deterioration and corrosion caused by alkalis, salts, acids and mold. It is recommended that, once the design team has given the system some thought, an appropriate specialist should be contacted immediately for early advice and help on the waterproofing design. The term basement waterproofing is intended to encompass the topic of moisture protection and protection from all undesirable liquids and gases as applied to a variety of existing below grade structures.
Moisture penetration is one of the most critical challenges facing concrete structures. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems justin henshell, c. Astm c1127 standard guide for use of high solids content, cold. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing ebook, 2016. Masterseal hlm 5000 elastomeric waterproofing systems. Improperly mixed or placed shotcrete can, among other problems, create voids between the shotcrete and the waterproofing membrane. Tamkos belowgrade system consists of a 60mil thick selfadhering rubberized asphalt sheet membrane, primer and mastics. Junction between matslab and vertical element 296 the design of the interface between th e waterproofing systems of below grade mat297 slab foundations and those of below grade concrete wall s. Masterseal 754 new generation preapplied waterproofing.
The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges. Parging is a coating material that is applied to give a finished appearance to the small area of wall that is above grade level but below where the siding materials will begin. The manual of below grade waterproofing systems 2nd edition justin henshell 2016 the references listed above are only some of the many that were used in the development of this exam. Stateoftheart waterproofing, dampproofing, and drainage systems applied to concrete masonry. As noted in the first section of this arti cle, waterproofing membranes differ from. These grades and types are intended to make a clear distinction between the types of basement waterproofing systems available and the sort of results that can be expected when. Justin henshell, the manual of below grade waterproofing systems. Study guide for the registered waterproofing consultant. The manual of below grade waterproofing systems is an indispensable working resource for architects, civil engineers, contractors, specifiers, materials manufacturers, landscape architects, and all other professionals involved with the design.
Figure of bituthene 3000 low temperature below grade application. The second edition of this comprehensive manual for designing and installing waterproofing systems has been updated to include residential waterproofing. Each subgrade waterproofing membrane system and application method has advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered and carefully evaluated prior to specifying a system for a particular use. To ensure total system compatibility all products shall be purchased from a singlesource manufacturer.
Waterproofing systems for secondary containment structures e. It can be applied to foundation walls, tunnels, earth sheltered structures and split slab construction, both above and below grade. Below grade systems wbdg whole building design guide. Used for vertical and horizontal waterproofing on structural foundation walls and decks can be used on below grade foundation walls, tunnels, balconies, split slabs, plaza decks, parking decks and bridges good for interior applications such as bathrooms, kitchens, mechanical rooms and laboratories mapethene waterproofing system.
The sealant, waterproofing and restoration institute swr institute is an international trade association that represents the commercial sealant, waterproofing and restoration construction industry. Justin henshells book, the manual of below grade waterproofing systems, is a wellwritten manual on the various types of waterproofing systems, their advantages and disadvantages, and methods of installation. Masterseal 754 is a preapplied sheet membrane waterproofing system consisting of highly flexible polyolefin membrane and a designed nonwoven fleece. Ideal for below grade waterproofing applications such as foundation walls, tunnels and earth shelters, icfs and similar structures. Performance and durability advancements in fluidapplied systems. Shadow voids or poor consolidation behind steel reinforcement is another common problem. The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. Written by an architect with more than twenty years of experience designing habitable underground spaces, it provides frank, unbiased appraisals of various waterproofing materials and systems. Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water resistant so. Principles of design and installation of below grade and. It consists of a primer and an elastomeric polyurethanepolyurea hybrid waterproofing membrane. Best practice guidance type b waterproof systems bs 8102.
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