Below Grade Waterproofing...
Below grade waterproofing protects one
of the two most important areas of the building, the
foundation (the other thing being the roof). Waterproofing
below-grade building elements is critical to keeping
a facility watertight. While there are many excellent
systems in the marketplace that can be specified and
installed, the key point to success is understanding
the benefits and limitations for any particular system.
Proper design and inspection is well worth the effort,
especially considering the cost of excavating and replacing
a failed system. The guarantees/warranties for any particular
system vary based on materials selected and details
used. As they typically range from five to 20 years,
the specifier should contact the material manufacturer
for actual requirements. Proper design inspection is
imperative for all systems no matter what guarantee
or warranty is provided.
The building architect usually defines
the choice for below grade waterproofing.
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