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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. Challenges.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. Challenges.

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Western Specialty Contractors Restoring Minneapolis’ Historic Wesley Church

Civil + Structural Engineer

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade. Western is headquartered in St.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof tanking techniques. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. What is the budget for waterproofing? Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10.

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TRITON SYSTEMS WATERPROOFS ICF SUB-STRUCTURE FOR LISTED FARMHOUSE EXTENSION

Specification Product Update

Products from the range of Triton Systems have been used to waterproof a semi-buried single storey extension to an old listed farmhouse near Uckfield in Essex, with the specialist sub-contractor involved being a long-term customer of the manufacturer for its work across the South-East. To find out more about Triton Systems click here.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Developed on reclaimed land, the museum’s foundation rests below the water table, subjecting foundations to highly aggressive chloride and sulfate conditions that can quickly deteriorate the concrete and significantly reduce the life of the structure. Phillip.fry@gc…. March 28, 2018.

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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 major cause of foundation-related problems is water.