Thursday, August 30, 2007

Waterproofing – A Growing Industry

Waterproofing is the treatment of a structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure. Waterproofing on a roof surface is still a waterproofing project, despite its location. The difference between roofing and waterproofing is whether or not the membrane is covered or protected by overburden (dirt, pavers, etc.). Two common types of waterproofing projects are green roofs (vegetated or living roofs) and plaza decks. Green roofs and plaza decks are both fundamentally different types of waterproofing, but both require the same criteria to guarantee protection:
  • Factory controlled membrane thickness
  • Accommodation of building movement
  • Performance in ponded water conditions
  • Resistance to roots and decay
  • Puncture resistance
  • Secure seams
  • Proven performance history

6 comments:

Richard Boles said...
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Richard Boles said...

When I replaced our old roofing, I asked the help of a contractor from a roofing company in Miami, because I want to avoid leak problems. Thank god that he found a way to avoid that problem, and my roofs are truly waterproof. If you'll buy roofs, it is good that you buy it from a reputable roofing company (Miami-based for example).

Unknown said...

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