A below-grade drainage detail. Allowance is made for temporary rises in groundwater levels. This detail provides the proper application method of a vertical drain tile. The drain tile is applied
Detail courtesy of Alvaro Mejia, IRT Inc. This detail provides proper application method of sheet or reinforced membrane waterproofing systems. The vertical footing wall/slab intersection is a vulnerable location and
Detail courtesy of Alvaro Mejia, IRT Inc. As is the case with all roofing systems, installation of flashings and penetrations are the most critical points of application. These areas typically
Flashing Design and Roof Drainage SystemsStanding water is more detrimental to flashings than it is to the membrane because of the increased possibility of leakage at the seams. There is
Vertical Corner Flashing DetailThis detail provides proper application method of sheet or reinforced membrane waterproofing systems. The corner of a wall is a vulnerable location and it requires additional protection
Steep-Slope Vent DetailMost steep-slope applications require the installation of exhaust and intake vents. The correct detailing of the shingle installation around these penetrations is critical due to the fact that
WaterstopsA waterstop is a pre-molded sealant that is applied across concrete joints to stop the passage of water where hydrostatic pressure exists. They are typically used for two types of
Asphalt/Glass Fiber Shingles at EavesThe correct application of shingles at the eaves is critical because this is a vulnerable juncture that adjoins several roofing components. Materials• Underlayment: 15-pound non-perforated asphalt-saturated
C oncrete slab control joints are non-moving joints that are placed and sized for expected cracking or shrinking. The most important issues regarding sealant design are joint depth, joint width
A Johns Manville self-adhered modified bitumen roofing system was judged to be the ideal solution for Athens Regional Medical Center. (Photo courtesy of Johns Manville.) 1. Cut out flashing materials