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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. Proper waterproofing is essential to protect these areas and ensure the longevity of plumbing. Proper waterproofing is essential to protect these areas and ensure the longevity of plumbing.

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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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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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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 major cause of foundation-related problems is water.

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Redundant waterproofing systems: a solution for zero lot line construction

BD+C

This kind of construction frequently requires the application of blindside waterproofing – where the waterproofing system is applied before the wall concrete is poured - to various types of shoring conditions.