Below Grade Concrete Waterproofing

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.

Below grade concrete waterproofing.

Once you successfully apply below grade waterproofing to your home or building you re going to need assessment on whether you ll need drainage. The membrane is placed prior to the concrete being poured. Make sure to apply it in a seamless way to make the surface invulnerable to water. 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. A damp proof coating can be applied directly to the surface of the concrete below grade walls. Waterproofing below grade insulated concrete forms. 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.

Sump pumps are also a must if the area is completely flat. The concrete is then poured and creates a bond with the membrane as it cures. 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. 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.

Above and below grade walls of a building or home can use insulated concrete forms icfs in their construction. Both above and below grade icf walls are durable sound reducing energy efficient and disaster resistant. Your waterproofing team can analyze this for you to weigh the options. Waterproofing below grade can be dangerous.

Protecting below grade walls from water entry involves installing a barrier to water and water vapor. French drains are often used as are under slab drainage systems. In addition to these consider drainage boards or footing drains. If you re using a water proofing subcontractor make sure workers follow a written safety program and comply with hazard communication requirements.

However because of soil conditions below grade walls require added waterproofing steps unlike above grade walls. Most foundation and below grade walls are constructed from poured concrete or concrete masonry block. Because of the hazards it s usually not a good idea for anyone to waterproof alone.