Waterproofing

Waterproof or water-resistant describes objects relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Waterproofing describes making an object waterproof or water-resistant construction, a building or structure is waterproofed with the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents underneath or within as well as protecting structural integrity.

In building construction, a structure needs waterproofing since concrete itself will not be watertight on its own (but note concrete is easily waterproofed). The conventional system of waterproofing involves ‘membranes’. This relies on the application of one or more layers of membrane (available in various materials: e.g., bitumen, silicate, PVC, EPDM etc.) that act as a barrier between the water and the building structure, preventing the passage of water. However, the membrane system relies on exacting application, presenting difficulties. Problems with application or adherence to the substrate can lead to leakage.

The membranes that we are using have the following characteristics:

  • Durable and highly puncture resistant
  • Sustainable membrane proven to last under the harshest of buried conditions
  • Highly resistant to bacterial growth
  • Installation possible in every climate condition
  • Same basic formulation used today as developed more than 45 years ago
  • Used successfully under green roof applications throughout Europe for decades
  • Produced with an integral fiberglass mat carrier sheet for exceptional dimension stability
  • Low coefficient of thermal expansion and contraction
  • Hot-air welded seams are impervious to moisture infiltration
  • Membrane does not absorb water and is thereby unaffected by ponding water
  • Easily installed over irregular or existing waterproofing

PROJECTS

  • HOTELS
  • SPA RESORTS
  • RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  • INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  • COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  • PUBLIC DEVELOPMENTS
  • EXTENSION AND RENOVATIONS