Dampproofing or waterproofing? Which is required and where? These are questions I hear often in our industry, and I figured our Winter issue on waterproofing and roofing was one of the best places to address the confusion. With the help of our director emeritus, John A. D’Annunzio, we’ve broken it down as simply as possible.
Waterproofing is used to prevent moisture from penetrating sub- or above-grade walls and slabs. This can be achieved with a variety of materials in two separate systems:
1. Dampproofing
2. Waterproofing