Our typical below grade waterproofing system includes. Waterproofing systems polyguard architectual products. Although bentonite is in many household products, it has become one of the more versatile. Without lateral migration resistance, water at a membrane breach may travel to remote cracks and penetrations in the foundation structure and into occupied space figure 1, thereby making the leakage source more. Detail drawings commercial sealants and waterproofing. The product should last as long as the s t ru c t u re. Download graces residential weather barrier product catalog pdf. Blueskin wp200 is designed for use as a selfadhered s heet waterproofing membrane in above or below grade applications. The manual of below grade waterproofing systems is an indispensable. Preprufe membrane and preprufe tape are interwound with. Below grade waterproofing refers to waterproofing applied below ground level that comes into contact with a building or structure. Waterproofing membrane systems may be used in various applications.
Typically, the outside of the foundation wall is an application of a hot or cold applied system. Waterproofing details design under constrained conditions. A blindside waterproofing membrane for foundations and other critical below grade applications. Ccw offers a wide variety of waterproofing products including ccw miraply, ccw miraseal, miradri 860861, miradri 860ult, ccw miraclay and barricoat. Unless all necessary measures are taken, and thoroughly executed, the part of a building that is below grade will most likely be troubled fro m time to time with intruding water. Waterproofing membrane by grace construction products, a fourlayer composite sheet membrane consisting of 0. Preprufe waterproofing membranes create seals that prevent water migration between the membrane and the structure in every direction they were the industrys first pre. Physical properties for bituthene system 4000 waterproofing membrane. Built on talent, technology, and trust, grace highperformance specialty chemicals and materials improve the products and processes of our customers around the world. Home stretch liquid is designed for waterproofing concrete, precast concrete, cmu and other vertical surfaces where hydrostatic pressure may be present.
Leading the way since 1990 are the highly reliable preprufe waterproofing products. All procor materials shall be supplied or approved by grace. Below grade areas shall be waterproofed with procor fluid applied waterproofing. Grace waterproofing systems powerhouse building solutions. Our products are designed to stand up to the harshest of. Preapplied waterproofing membranes that bond integrally to poured concrete for use below slabs or behind basement walls on confined sites grace below grade waterproofing directly against the adhesive side of the membranes. Below grade complete waterproofing system products polywall. Low temperature belowgrade bituthene 3000 and bituthene. Bg system features heavyduty, extruded, doublecelled. Waterproof membrane and conditioner is a flexible, preformed membrane designed for foundation walls, tunnels, earthsheltered structures and more. Gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a leader in the construction products industry. Belowgrade insulfoam manufactures a diverse line of insulfoam and rtechbrand expanded polystyrene eps insulation products for belowgrade applications.
Blueskin wp 200 selfadhesive waterproofing membrane uses blueskin wp200 is designed for use as a selfadhered s heet waterproofing membrane in above or below grade applications. For below grade enclosure systems design and materials must not focus on the first initial cost but consider the life cycle costs of various design options, especially costs to repair or replace systems that are buried. Stego wrap 15mil vapor barrier is made from a proprietary blend of prime virgin resins and additives, a combination lending to great value and effectiveness in protecting the concrete slab from moisture intrusion. Polyguards below grade waterproofing product line includes membranes intended for both preapplied and postapplied applications and includes sheet and fluid applied products. Procor will protect below ground structures against water and water vapor ingress. Stego wrap 15 mil below slab vapor barrier for foundation. May 04, 2020 gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a leader in the construction products industry. Below grade waterproofing bituthene 3000 and bituthene low temperature. Tamko waterproofing covers the various areas multifamily projects might have, including challenging balcony and breezeway applications. Sodium bentonitebased waterproofing systems have steadily gained in popularity for belowgrade application for both blindside and positiveside construction.
And throughout, he offers architectural details which illustrate general design principles, as well as highquality photographs of waterproofing failures that help you to more clearly comprehend common design errors and problems associated with various waterproofing materials. Ideal for below grade waterproofing applications such as foundation walls, tunnels and earth shelters, icfs and similar structures. Procor belowgrade resource gcp applied technologies. Below grade systems wbdg whole building design guide. It is recommended that, once the design team has given the system some thought, an appropriate specialist should be contacted immediately for early advice and help on the waterproofing design. In addition, they provide lasting protection to the waterproofing membrane system. Over 3,900 grace employees safely and sustainably develop, manufacture, license, support, and sell leading technologies to a wide variety of industries. Gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a. The revised edition of the manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems provides the education and product information to enable designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to these contemporary challenges. For above grade applications, see above grade waterproofing bituthene system 4000. The specially developed preprufe adhesive layers work together to form a continuous and integral seal to the structure.
Ideal for foundation walls, tunnels, earthsheltered structures, and splitslab. It is required where the exte rior faces of foundation walls will be inac cessible. Blindside belowgrade waterproofing 20161111 building. Fixit healthy construction booklet construct your ideas, 2012, pp 912 1. Ideal for belowgrade waterproofing applications such as foundation walls, tunnels and earth shelters, icfs and similar structures. Waterproofing 3 design principles specialist input the specification of waterproofing systems is a specialised task. Below grade waterproofing for commercial construction. Belowgrade vertical and horizontal foundation structures. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing 2nd edition. Waterproofing for new and rehabilitation projects belowgrade vertical and horizontal foundation structures castinplace concrete applications, including backfilled concrete walls. Selfadhesive hdpe waterproofing membrane with super tacky. Details shown are typical illustrations and not working details. Depending on its application, below grade waterproofing can be preapplied or postapplied.
Highperformance, fully adhered, preapplied waterproofing system for critical below grade applications. For a list of the most current details, visit us at. Low temperature abovegrade bituthene 3000 and bituthene. Astm defines waterproofing as the treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure. Plazas decks, inverted roofs, green roofs and elevated decks.
For each of these applications and more, theres a bituthene product developed by gcp applied technologies. Puma waterproofing systems offer superior elongation over traditional mmapmma technology systems. It cures to form a resilient, monolithic, fully bonded elastomeric sheet. Belowgrade and abovegrade options help meet your multifamily needs. Tamko offers waterproofing solutions for applications ranging from foundations, windows and doors to. Use bituthene is ideal for waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood surfaces where inservice temperatures will not exceed f 54c. It is unrolled sticky side down onto concrete slabs or applied onto vertical concrete. A form is positioned over the belly of the bg system extrusion and the concrete is poured over the waterproofing membrane the net result is the integration of the belowgrade waterproofing that movement at the jointgap is properly accommodated.
In 1981, owe n s co r ning fi b e r glas co r p o r ation made. Basement waterproofing of new structures excerpts from dr. Gcp applied technologies wr grace waterproofing atlas. Yet, the penalties for making mistakes during this critical step in the sealing process can be severe. Preprufe waterproofing membranes create seals that prevent water migration between the membrane and the structure in every. Product data updates tech letters details msds contact faqs certificate no. Grace highperformance specialty chemicals and materials. Sika provides solutions for even the most challenging requirements with its unique waterproofing product portfolio, contributing to efficient, longlasting infrastructure, be it for drinking water facilities fulfilling the most stringent drinking water approvals. A form is positioned over the belly of the bg system extrusion and the concrete is poured over the waterproofing membrane the net result is the integration of the below grade waterproofing that movement at the jointgap is properly accommodated.
Bituthene postapplied waterproofing gcp applied technologies. The belowgrade sealing of water intrusion at the building enclosure from the subsoils surrounding the structure should occur at an early stage in many construction projects. Our technical services group has developed several standard detail drawings for tremco products. For below grade applications, see below grade waterproofing bituthene 3000 and bituthene low temperature. Bituthene is ideal for waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood surfaces where inservice temperatures will not exceed 5f 57c.
A belowgrade expansion joint system, bg system can be installed from the positiveside onto freestanding foundation and tunnel walls, or on the blindside of tunnel or floor slabs formed by singleside forming and casting against mudslabs and lagging. Bituthene system 4000 selfadhesive hdpe waterproofing. The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. Principal principal application is on concrete foundation walls, plaza decks, tunnels, and parking decks in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
Grace construction products grace waterproofing systems. Our belowgrade waterproofing solutions protect commercial buildings and infrastructure projects in the worlds harshest climates. Grace waterproofing systems march 2012 contractors handbook grace construction products sticker prints in 2colors pms 368 green and pms 2738 blue product data u pdates tech letters details contact. A selfadhering rubberized asphalt sheet membrane with a polymer film on the surface and a removable treated release film on the adhesive side.
Bg system watertight below grade expansion joint emseal. Belowgrade waterproofing refers to waterproofing applied below ground level that comes into contact with a building or structure. Concrete slabs and foundation walls almost inevitably crack, providing entry to water and contaminants. Tunnels, metro stations and infrastructure products. The avm aussie skin 550 is a heavy duty, easy to install, puncture resistant sheet waterproofing membrane with added technologies creating excellent adhesion between the membrane and wet concrete or shotcrete. The preprufe waterproofing membrane system utilizes gcp applied technologies gcp advanced bond technology to create a continuous, integral adhesive bond to poured in place concrete. It can be applied to foundation walls, tunnels, earth sheltered structures and split slab construction, both above and below grade. Bg system watertight belowgrade foundation and tunnel expansion joint system. Insulfoam and rtech products are designed to insulate the foundation wall or slab and protect the waterproofing or damp proofing, especially during backfilling for both commercial. For above grade applications, see above grade waterproofing bituthene system. The protection provided by these waterproofing products, used in conjunction with ccw miradrain provides a complete waterproofing system second to none.
Grace construction products is a specialist in the construction products industry with waterproofing systems, fire. The volatile organic compound voc content of procor waterproofing membranes is. The material should resist water p e n e t r ation in short t e r m we t a n d d r y and hotandcold. Desirable characteristics of waterproofing materials for use below grade l o n g e v i t y. Nov 11, 2016 most conventional blindside below grade waterproofing systems either rely on shortterm or longterm confining pressure, in part depending on whether the technology includes an adhesivebased bond e. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems is an indispensable. Below grade systems are often inaccessible for repairs and extremely costly if repairs or modifications are necessary. Additional features to the system may include protection board, drainage board and insulation. Backed by unparalleled project and educational support, stego 15mil vapor barrier has not only become the flagship product of. However, the challenges of many belowgrade situations are often overlooked and underestimated. Complete waterproofing solutions gcp applied technologies. Tremproof puma is a coldapplied, waterproofing system that utilizes polyurethanemethacrylate puma technology. Tamko offers waterproofing solutions for applications ranging from foundations, windows and doors to specialty roofing. Procor is a two component, synthetic rubber, cold vulcanized, fluid applied waterproofing membrane.
Foundation base, nonstructural slab slab on footing w vapor barrier under footing. Belowgrade blindside waterproofing membrane systems. Proven performance from the worlds most trusted postapplied waterproofing membrane. Preprufe membrane preapplied waterproofing solutions. A selfadhesive waterproofing product with 50 years of realworld tested. Select one of the categories below for a complete list. Many blindside belowgrade waterproofing systems include resistance to lateral water migration between the membrane and concrete as part of the manufacturers design concept. Waterproofing details design under constrained conditions samuel vesely, b.