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Waterproofing Techniques

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How many times we see in construction that patch which is there which is caused due to bad waterproofing done, so let us discuss new waterproofing techniques and latest trends that we are seeing in waterproofing in India and what are the new technology that is there in waterproofing technologies across the world.

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Shrikant  |  Added idea  "Introduction to EFVM technology - one of the most advanced leak detection technology in the world."  |  1 year ago
Hello Everyone, Indeed it is an interesting blog. I thought of contributing in my own little way with the introduction of a German Leak Detection Technology which was recently introduced in an Indian market and already creating extreme buzz....
Shrikant  |  Added idea  "New EFVM technology in Water-Proofing Industry. Is your roof ILD Certified?"  |  1 year ago
Hello Everyone, Indeed it is an interesting blog. I thought of contributing in my own little way with the introduction of a German Leak Detection Technology which was recently introduced in an Indian market and already creating extreme buzz....
Tagore  |  Supported idea  "Innovative products"  |  2 years ago
I agree, Water proofing should be given most importance and that too more in residential projects
 
 
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Waterproofing is mainly done to avoid dampness, so what is the cheapest form of waterproofing?
Mohammad Arif  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
use any curing compound on the surface of fresh concrete and after initial setting get started start floating blade commonly saying hilicopter over top to provide smooth finish this will help to fix the top pores which are the main factor alow...
a m  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
  Is it possible to water proof a first floor flat in an already built 20 year old four storied apartment building? Access is to only the one flat belonging to us. Seepage from above spoils the paint and drips from bathroom walls and ceiling. I...
Pranaya Srivastava  |  Answered  |  2 years ago
The cheapest form of waterproofing is common sense,is the most effective one , long lasting and does not create any environmental damage. This type of water proofing is done in every old indian household. I your grandfathers houses you will find...
 
 
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2 prevention of leakage
malladi madhukumar  |  Added idea  "USAGE OF INGREDIGENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION"  |  2 years ago
CEMENT : In India we find mostly OPC,PPC,PSC.  MUCH OF THE CONSTRUCTION FATERNITY KNOW THAT PPC IS MORE CORROSION RESISTANT, CHEMICAL RESISTANT AND PSC IS STILL BETTER THAN PPC INTHESE ASPECTS. aS SUCH PSC IS RECOMMENDED FOR PORTS ALSO. uSAGE OF...
Rohinton Bhathena  |  Supported idea  "prevention of leakage"  |  2 years ago
I hate it when I see " Waterproofing " as a tender item. In a brand new building there is no excuse for the R.C.C. slab to leak. [a] Slab should have specified slope [b] properly vibrated dense concrete, not vibrated with a bamboo pole.[c] As a...
g.n.yoganarasimhan  |  Supported idea  "Failure to understand the purposes and rot causes."  |  2 years ago
I fully endorse the views.Basically we need to understand the type of construction/purpous.For ex waterproofing for toilets is different from roofs.Depending upon the type of work we need to take appropriate preventive methods also carry out the...
 
 
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Wellcome, We are here to discuss, share and improve our knowledge in the field of effective usage of CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS in construction, repairs and rehabilitation, waterproofing, improving quality and strength with better finish. When we say construction chemicals, it has a wide range like admixtures, plasticizers, super plasticizers, grouts, bonding agents, rigid and flexible waterproof coatings, cristalline coatings, instant plugging materials, crack sealers and crack fillers, sealants, verious epoxy products, water repellants, tile adhesives, tile joint fillers, floor hardeners, micro concrete, curing compounds, rust removers / converters,  protective coatings specially for industri...
Biswajit Sarma  |  Commented  |  8 months ago
We generally do the water proofing jobs in basement/exposed to sky structures etc based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Kindly let me know the tests that can be done before selection of the water proofing compound. However in case of...
SNEHROZ DEORE  |  Commented  |  8 months ago
SIR I AM AN MTECH STUDENT AND WANTED TO WHAT ARE TYPES OF WATERPROOFING CHEMICALS AND WHAT ARE THE TEST CARRIED OUT TO ACERTAIN THEIR PERFORMANCE !!
N.Sreenivasa Rao  |  Commented  |  2 years ago
Now a days we are getting so many water proofing compounds which can be used as admixtures in cement as well as surface treatments to make the concrete water proof and to avoid seepage from wet areas and from rain. Infact a particular compound u...
 
 
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Anjali Bhatia  |  Supported idea  "water retaining structures"  |  2 years ago
Mr Haridas, Kindly explain what are you trying to come up with here. the title looks a bit confusing for an idea contest, Are you asking What kind of water proofing is required for water retaining structures?
A.V.Haridas  |  Added idea  "water retaining structures"  |  2 years ago
water proofing of water retainig structures are of utmost importance  in the time of execution and later if find in the operation phase.
 
 
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P V Raman  |  Argues in support of  "applicators & manufacturers"  |  1 year ago
While the quality of the construction chemicals is significant, the proper application procedure with professional expertise plays a dominant role in success of waterproofing treatment. However good the quality may be, if it is not applied ina...
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We have used EPDM waterproofing system on the building roof in one of the project and we have loosely laid the EPDM. The Geotextile is laid after the surface preparation and above that EPDM is loosel...
P V Raman  |  Answered  |  9 months ago
EPDM WATERPROOFING is foolproof only with following conditions : 1. The application surface should be smooth , levelled should not have depressions. This allows the EPDM membrane to fully cling to the base surface . 2. The adhesive should be...
Harish  |  Answered  |  1 year ago
You are right Asmita,we have also used the product with great hope,but at most of the places,the product has miserably failed in providing foolproof waterproofing treatment.
 
 
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Mahendra Parekh  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  1 year ago
Raw material quality and bad workmenship is the route cause of this problem.However we can minmise this problem if we use Dry Polymer, ehich has unique proerties. It is hygroscopic,Hence no curing required. It makes mass dense hence chance of...
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