Articles Tagged with ''waterproofing system''

During construction, it became apparent that the 215 mm hot rubber membrane specified for a section of precast decking would exceed the clearance needed for the deck doors to open and close

In the last decade the term “value engineering” has gained prominence in the construction industry

Innovation happens one transformation at a time with waterproofing products

Where underpinning is chosen to provide the protection or support of adjacent structures, the underpinning system shall be designed and installed in accordance with provisions of this chapter and Chapter 33.

This section implies that backfill material shall be in accordance with code requirements.

A white paper about water penetration in hurricane conditions recently was updated by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.

Where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not exist, dammproofing shall be provided and a base shall be installed under the floor and a drain installed around the foundation perimeter.

This section implies that all wall and floor joints must be properly waterproofed.

The historic building is undergoing an extensive expansion and renovation to accommodate the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new museum

A full understanding of the properties, strengths and limitations of various materials is critical to “getting it right” when designing a waterproofing system.