The manual of belowgrade waterproofing 2nd edition. For technical assistance with detailing and problem solving please call toll free at 8663333sbm 3726. Polyguards below grade waterproofing product line includes membranes intended for both preapplied and postapplied applications and includes sheet and fluid applied products. 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.
Foundation base, nonstructural slab slab on footing w vapor barrier under footing. Grace construction products grace waterproofing systems. Complete waterproofing solutions gcp applied technologies. The product should last as long as the s t ru c t u re. Gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a. It can be applied to foundation walls, tunnels, earth sheltered structures and split slab construction, both above and below grade. May 04, 2020 gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a leader in the construction products industry. For above grade applications, see above grade waterproofing bituthene system 4000. Procor will protect below ground structures against water and water vapor ingress. Physical properties for bituthene system 4000 waterproofing membrane. The manual of belowgrade waterproofing systems is an indispensable. Our belowgrade waterproofing solutions protect commercial buildings and infrastructure projects in the worlds harshest climates.
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. 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. The protection provided by these waterproofing products, used in conjunction with ccw miradrain provides a complete waterproofing system second to none. Procor belowgrade resource gcp applied technologies.
In 1981, owe n s co r ning fi b e r glas co r p o r ation made. Highperformance, fully adhered, preapplied waterproofing system for critical below grade applications. 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. The volatile organic compound voc content of procor waterproofing membranes is. For a list of the most current details, visit us at. Leading the way since 1990 are the highly reliable preprufe waterproofing products. For above grade applications, see above grade waterproofing bituthene system. Detail drawings commercial sealants and waterproofing. Tamko waterproofing covers the various areas multifamily projects might have, including challenging balcony and breezeway applications. Low temperature belowgrade bituthene 3000 and bituthene. Stego wrap 15 mil below slab vapor barrier for foundation.
Belowgrade waterproofing refers to waterproofing applied below ground level that comes into contact with a building or structure. For below grade applications, see below grade waterproofing bituthene 3000 and bituthene low temperature. Additional features to the system may include protection board, drainage board and insulation. A selfadhering rubberized asphalt sheet membrane with a polymer film on the surface and a removable treated release film on the adhesive side. Tunnels, metro stations and infrastructure products. Our typical below grade waterproofing system includes. Belowgrade and abovegrade options help meet your multifamily needs. Our products are designed to stand up to the harshest of. Built on talent, technology, and trust, grace highperformance specialty chemicals and materials improve the products and processes of our customers around the world.
Below grade waterproofing bituthene 3000 and bituthene low temperature. Principal principal application is on concrete foundation walls, plaza decks, tunnels, and parking decks in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Bg system watertight belowgrade foundation and tunnel expansion joint system. Gcp applied technologies wr grace waterproofing atlas. Desirable characteristics of waterproofing materials for use below grade l o n g e v i t y. Tremproof puma is a coldapplied, waterproofing system that utilizes polyurethanemethacrylate puma technology. It cures to form a resilient, monolithic, fully bonded elastomeric sheet. 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. The manual of below grade waterproofing systems is an indispensable.
Bituthene system 4000 selfadhesive hdpe waterproofing. Gcp applied technologies formerly grace construction products is a leader in the construction products industry. 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. The specially developed preprufe adhesive layers work together to form a continuous and integral seal to the structure. Over 3,900 grace employees safely and sustainably develop, manufacture, license, support, and sell leading technologies to a wide variety of industries. Typically, the outside of the foundation wall is an application of a hot or cold applied system. Low temperature abovegrade bituthene 3000 and bituthene.
Waterproofing membrane by grace construction products, a fourlayer composite sheet membrane consisting of 0. Concrete slabs and foundation walls almost inevitably crack, providing entry to water and contaminants. 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. Our technical services group has developed several standard detail drawings for tremco products. However, the challenges of many belowgrade situations are often overlooked and underestimated. Our below grade waterproofing solutions protect commercial buildings and infrastructure projects in the worlds harshest climates leading the way since 1990 are the highly reliable preprufe waterproofing products. Selfadhesive hdpe waterproofing membrane with super tacky. Waterproof membrane and conditioner is a flexible, preformed membrane designed for foundation walls, tunnels, earthsheltered structures and more. Bg system watertight below grade expansion joint emseal. 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. 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. Plazas decks, inverted roofs, green roofs and elevated decks. Backed by unparalleled project and educational support, stego 15mil vapor barrier has not only become the flagship product of. It is required where the exte rior faces of foundation walls will be inac cessible.
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 waterproofing refers to waterproofing applied below ground level that comes into contact with a building or structure. Belowgrade vertical and horizontal foundation structures. The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. Belowgrade insulfoam manufactures a diverse line of insulfoam and rtechbrand expanded polystyrene eps insulation products for belowgrade applications. Grace highperformance specialty chemicals and materials. Yet, the penalties for making mistakes during this critical step in the sealing process can be severe. Preprufe membrane and preprufe tape are interwound with. Bituthene postapplied waterproofing gcp applied technologies. Although bentonite is in many household products, it has become one of the more versatile.
In addition, they provide lasting protection to the waterproofing membrane system. Proven performance from the worlds most trusted postapplied waterproofing membrane. 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. Waterproofing for new and rehabilitation projects belowgrade vertical and horizontal foundation structures castinplace concrete applications, including backfilled concrete walls. Waterproofing details design under constrained conditions samuel vesely, b. Below grade systems are often inaccessible for repairs and extremely costly if repairs or modifications are necessary. Astm defines waterproofing as the treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure. Sodium bentonitebased waterproofing systems have steadily gained in popularity for belowgrade application for both blindside and positiveside construction. Home stretch liquid is designed for waterproofing concrete, precast concrete, cmu and other vertical surfaces where hydrostatic pressure may be present. 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. 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.
Basement waterproofing of new structures excerpts from dr. Preprufe membrane preapplied waterproofing solutions. Bituthene is ideal for waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood surfaces where inservice temperatures will not exceed 5f 57c. 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. System components procor 75 spray grade for horizontal and vertical applications hydroduct drainage composites high compressive strength, high flow geocomposite drainage sheets procor 75 spray grade fluid applied waterproofing for roofs of reservoirs and water retaining structures. It is unrolled sticky side down onto concrete slabs or applied onto vertical concrete. Blindside belowgrade waterproofing 20161111 building. Ideal for foundation walls, tunnels, earthsheltered structures, and splitslab. Grace construction products is a specialist in the construction products industry with waterproofing systems, fire. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Ccw offers a wide variety of waterproofing products including ccw miraply, ccw miraseal, miradri 860861, miradri 860ult, ccw miraclay and barricoat. Tamko offers waterproofing solutions for applications ranging from foundations, windows and doors to. Grace waterproofing systems powerhouse building solutions. Preprufe waterproofing membranes create seals that prevent water migration between the membrane and the structure in every direction they were the industrys first pre. Details shown are typical illustrations and not working details. Below grade systems wbdg whole building design guide. 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. For each of these applications and more, theres a bituthene product developed by gcp applied technologies. Below grade areas shall be waterproofed with procor fluid applied waterproofing. A blindside waterproofing membrane for foundations and other critical below grade applications.
Figure of bituthene 3000 low temperature below grade application. Below grade complete waterproofing system products polywall. Ideal for belowgrade waterproofing applications such as foundation walls, tunnels and earth shelters, icfs and similar structures. 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. Use bituthene is ideal for waterproofing concrete, masonry and wood surfaces where inservice temperatures will not exceed f 54c. Bg system features heavyduty, extruded, doublecelled. Fixit healthy construction booklet construct your ideas, 2012, pp 912 1. Waterproofing systems polyguard architectual products. All procor materials shall be supplied or approved by grace. Blueskin wp200 is designed for use as a selfadhered s heet waterproofing membrane in above or below grade applications. Below grade waterproofing for commercial construction. A selfadhesive waterproofing product with 50 years of realworld tested. Ideal for below grade waterproofing applications such as foundation walls, tunnels and earth shelters, icfs and similar structures. Product data updates tech letters details msds contact faqs certificate no.
Depending on its application, below grade waterproofing can be preapplied or postapplied. Waterproofing 3 design principles specialist input the specification of waterproofing systems is a specialised task. Preprufe waterproofing membranes create seals that prevent water migration between the membrane and the structure in every. Waterproofing membrane systems may be used in various applications. Download graces residential weather barrier product catalog pdf.
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. Puma waterproofing systems offer superior elongation over traditional mmapmma technology systems. Belowgrade blindside waterproofing membrane systems.
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