Waterproofing provides an impenetrable resistance to protect surfaces from water. It shields the structure from moisture and helps keep them dry, allowing less humidity in the inner surfaces of the construction buildings, and providing better protection against water leakage issues.
Waterproofing is essential in regions that experience a higher level of rainfall and natural calamities like floods. It provides a strong base foundation for the buildings, including basements for areas with high groundwater levels.
Using waterproofing techniques to build structures can allow protection against many problems in areas that experience a high water table. The water in the soil releases hydrokinetic pressure, which creates a passage in the wall cracks for water to pass through, allowing humidity in these cracks, which ruins the structural designs of the buildings.
Types Of Waterproofing In Construction
#1. Cemented Waterproofing
Cemented waterproofing is the most straightforward technique for building structures with materials easily accessible in the market for quick construction. It is used in developing the internal surfaces of a construction building and is generally strong and less resistant, but it is a reliable form of waterproofing.
However, this waterproofing technique does not allow any kind of leakage or cracks for water to pass through the holes keeping the surfaces intact in the construction buildings.
#2. Fluid Layer Waterproofing
A fluid layer waterproofing or liquid membrane is much more effective than cemented waterproofing technique as it has two layers of coating: a primer coat and a topcoat. It can be applied by a sprinkler, rolling tool, or shovel.
You should know that the longevity of a waterproofing coating entirely depends on the quality of ingredients used by the manufacturer, which means that if you use a liquid membrane coating, it can increase the surface extension properties up to 280%.
#3. Asphalt Coating Waterproofing
This waterproofing technique, also known as a bituminous coating, has a better protective coat and resistance against water leakage caused by polymer grades and fiber expansions. The most recognized usage of this technique in home construction is below the moist bolts, especially for concrete exteriors.
With bituminous coating waterproofing, you must know that the amount of polymer content added to the bitumen can help buildings withstand more resistance against water leakage.
#4. Polyurethane Fluid Membrane Coating
The waterproofing technique is used for surfaces highly exposed to weather conditions, such as rooftop surfaces having high elasticity. Polyurethane is delicate to dry surfaces, meaning you must know the moisture content before applying this coating technique.
However, if this coating method is not used precisely according to the technique, it might lead to water leakage.
Advantages of Waterproofing
It increases resistance against water accumulation on the building surfaces.
Does not allow cracks and loopholes on the walls or surfaces of concrete constructions.
The application of the waterproofing technique is easier.
It increases the durability of surfaces providing long-term protection.
Prohibits buildings from retaining moisture in the cracks making them more durable against water leakage.
It creates a safe space for the people living or working in the facilities protecting their life from natural calamities like falling off construction surfaces dues to water leakage.
Applications of Waterproofing
#1. Swimming Pool Waterproofing
The waterproofing technique uses two elastic membranes for the internal and external surfaces of the pool or water tank. It is integrated with a Safety Joint Roll, a plastic strap made of Polites to fix the pool areas that are not easily accessible.
#2. Fluid Layer Waterproofing
A fluid layer waterproofing or liquid membrane is much more effective than cemented waterproofing technique as it has two layers of coating: a primer coat and a topcoat. It can be applied by a sprinkler, rolling tool, or shovel.
You should know that the longevity of a waterproofing coating entirely depends on the quality of ingredients used by the manufacturer, which means that if you use a liquid membrane coating, it can increase the surface extension properties up to 280%.
#3. Asphalt Coating Waterproofing
This waterproofing technique, also known as a bituminous coating, has a better protective coat and resistance against water leakage caused by polymer grades and fiber expansions. The most recognized usage of this technique in home construction is below the moist bolts, especially for concrete exteriors.
With bituminous coating waterproofing, you must know that the amount of polymer content added to the bitumen can help buildings withstand more resistance against water leakage.
#4. Polyurethane Fluid Membrane Coating
The waterproofing technique is used for surfaces highly exposed to weather conditions, such as rooftop surfaces having high elasticity. Polyurethane is delicate to dry surfaces, meaning you must know the moisture content before applying this coating technique.
However, if this coating method is not used precisely according to the technique, it might lead to water leakage.
Advantages of Waterproofing
- It increases resistance against water accumulation on the building surfaces.
- Does not allow cracks and loopholes on the walls or surfaces of concrete constructions.
- The application of the waterproofing technique is easier.
- It increases the durability of surfaces providing long-term protection.
- Prohibits buildings from retaining moisture in the cracks making them more durable against water leakage.
- It creates a safe space for the people living or working in the facilities protecting their life from natural calamities like falling off construction surfaces dues to water leakage.
- Applications of Waterproofing
#1. Swimming Pool Waterproofing
The waterproofing technique uses two elastic membranes for the internal and external surfaces of the pool or water tank. It is integrated with a Safety Joint Roll, a plastic strap made of Polites to fix the pool areas that are not easily accessible.
#2. Rooftop Waterproofing
It would help if you had the most efficient waterproofing techniques on rooftop sites with proper measures, meaning there should be an appropriate system of drainage facility to protect the roof surfaces from rainwater logging.
You can use various rooftop waterproofing techniques, like waterproofing perforated film, anti-condensate film, polymer grade membranes, and surface and sprayed waterproofing techniques.
Conclusion
Thus, it is important to pick the correct waterproofing technique depending on the surface that requires the coating for better durability against water leakage and protect your building surfaces. Waterproofing is an essential part of construction and is the best alternative for protection against water passage through cracks, chemical resistivity, etc.