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The Essential Role of Waterproofing in Plumbing Systems

Civil Digital

Waterproofing plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of plumbing systems. In homes and commercial buildings, water damage from leaks or poorly installed plumbing can lead to costly repairs, structural damage, and health hazards due to mold growth.

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Protecting Commercial Structures with Robust Water Resistive Systems

Construction Daily News

This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.

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Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

Construction Specifier

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’.

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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component. The unwelcomed water will also damage building materials.

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%.

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Curbing CO2 at the Source: CHRYSO & GCP Demo Live at World of Concrete 2024

GCP Applied Technologies

In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Experience our admixture solutions alongside our soil conditioning, waterproofing, leak sealing, and engineered slab systems, all in one exhibit.

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Western Specialty Restores Terrace at Mondial River West, Chicago

CCR Magazine

Western Specialty Contractors – Chicago Masonry Branch recently waterproofed and restored a terrace at Mondial River West luxury apartments in Chicago, IL. Western was contacted by property management firm Willow Bridge Property Company to restore a private terrace shared by three units that was leaking due to failing waterproofing.