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Damproofing versus Waterproofing

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
John D'Annunzio
January 29, 2020
Dampproofing or waterproofing? Which is required and where?
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Waterproofing Code: Surface Preparation of Walls

Section 1807.2.2.1
June 20, 2017
The wall must be free of all voids and other imperfections prior to the application of the dampproofing material.
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Dampproofing And Waterproofing Codes: Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control

October 3, 2016
Learn about Section 1807.1.3 Ground-Water Control and its appropriate code interpretation.
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Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing and Waterproofing

Section 1807.1.2 UNDER-FLOOR SPACE and Section 1807.1.2.1 FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
May 6, 2016
Code information and interpretation for Section 1807.1.2 (Under-floor Space) and Section 1807.1.2.1 (Flood Hazard Areas)
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Waterproofing Codes: Dampproofing

May 26, 2014
An overview on IBC 2012  Section 1805.1 General.
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WATERPROOFING CODES: Dampproofing

September 11, 2013
Overview of dampproofing in regards to IBC 2012 Section 1805.2.
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Waterproofing: Cracking the Codes

Knowledge of Code Requirements Is Essential for Proper Waterproofing Design
John D'Annunzio
September 3, 2013
A guide to interpreting the International Building Code for waterproofing and dampproofing.
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Waterproofing Codes

Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.2 Dampproofing

October 17, 2011

Section 1807.2 Dampproofing required. Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur as determined by Section 1802.2.3, floors and walls for other than wood foundation systems shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807

February 6, 2009
Dampproofing and Waterproofing 1807.2.2.1, Surface Preparation of Walls Prior to the application of dampproofing materials on concrete walls, holes and recesses resulting from the removal of form ties shall be
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