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Type of Waterproofing in Buildings

The document discusses various types and methods of waterproofing in buildings, including cementitious waterproofing, liquid waterproofing membranes, bituminous membrane, bituminous coating, and polyurethane liquid membrane. It provides details on the materials, applications, and installation processes for each method.

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Type of Waterproofing in Buildings

The document discusses various types and methods of waterproofing in buildings, including cementitious waterproofing, liquid waterproofing membranes, bituminous membrane, bituminous coating, and polyurethane liquid membrane. It provides details on the materials, applications, and installation processes for each method.

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RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED

KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT
WATERPROOFING IN BUILDINGS, TYPES, METHODS, AND
APPLICATIONS
Contribution: Karthick.PM Date: 12-02-2022

 Waterproofing is the formation of an impervious barrier over surfaces of


foundations, roofs, walls, and other structural members. The function of the
impermeable barrier is to prevent water penetrations. The building surfaces are
made water-resistant and sometimes waterproof.

 The utilization of liquid waterproofing membrane, cementitious materials,


polyurethane liquid membrane, and bituminous material are common in the
waterproofing of buildings.
 Waterproofing is necessary for the basement, walls, bathrooms, kitchen,
balconies, decks, terrace or roofs, green roofs, water tanks, and swimming pools,
etc.

WATERPROOFING METHODS

1. Cementitious Waterproofing
2. Liquid Waterproofing Membrane
3. Bituminous Membrane
4. Bituminous Coating
5. Polyurethane Liquid Membrane

1. Cementitious Waterproofing

 Cementitious waterproofing is the easiest method of waterproofing in


construction. The materials for cementitious waterproofing are readily available
from suppliers of masonry products. And they are easy to mix and apply.
 The applications of the cementitious waterproofing technique are in the internal
wet areas, such as toilets. That is why it does not go through the contract and
expansion process.

Fig. 1: Cementitious Waterproofing


Applications Of Cementitious Waterproofing

1. Water treatment plants


2. Sewage treatment facilities
3. Bridges
4. Dams
5. Railway and subway systems
6. Marine cargo ports and docks
7. River locks/channels
8. Parking structures
9. Tunnels

2. Liquid Waterproofing Membrane

 The liquid membrane consists of a primer coat and two topcoats. The application
of the coatings is by spray, roller, or trowel. The liquid layer is thin and offers
more flexibility than the cementitious types of waterproofing.
 The liquid cures into a rubbery coating on the wall. The elongation properties of
the coat can reach as high as 280%. The durability of the waterproofing coating
depends on what type of polymer the manufacturer used for the making of the
liquid waterproofing.

Fig. 2: Liquid Waterproofing Membrane

 Liquid waterproofing membrane can be of a spray-applied liquid layer composed


of polymer-modified asphalt. Polyurethane liquid membranes in separate grades
for trowel, roller, or spray are also available from various manufacturers.

3. Bituminous Coating Waterproofing

 Bituminous coating (asphalt coating) is made of bitumen based materials. It is a


flexible protective coat based on its formulation and polymerization grade. The
flexibility and protection against water can be influenced by the polymer grade
and reinforcement of fiber.
 The most common applications of bituminous coatings include areas that are
beneath screed wet. It is an excellent protective coating and waterproofing agent,
especially on surfaces such as concrete foundations.
 It is not suitable for exposure to sunlight unless it is modified with a more flexible
material such as polyurethane or acrylic-based polymers.

Fig. 3: Bituminous Waterproof Coating

4. Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing

 Bituminous membrane waterproofing is a popular method used for low-sloped


roofs due to their proven performance. The bituminous waterproofing membrane
has a torch on the layer and self-adhesive membrane.
 Self-adhesive compounds comprise asphalt, polymers, and filler; additionally,
certain resins and oils may be added to improve adhesion characteristics. The
self-adhesive type has a low shelf life as bonding properties of the membrane
reduces with time.
 Torch on membrane has exposed and covered types. The exposed layer often has
granular mineral aggregate to withstand the wear and tear of the weathering. For
the other kind of membrane, the contractor needs to apply one protective screed
to prevent the puncture of the membrane.

Fig. 4: Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing


5. Polyurethane Liquid Membrane Waterproofing

 Polyurethane liquid membrane method of waterproofing is used for the flat roof
area and exposed to weathering. This waterproofing method is expensive.

Fig. 5: Polyurethane Liquid Membrane Waterproofing

 Polyurethane Liquid Membrane can offer higher flexibility. Polyurethane is very


sensitive to moisture content. Therefore before application, one has to be very
careful evaluating the moisture content of the concrete slab, otherwise peeling or
de-bonding of membranes may happen after some time.

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