A bituminous waterproofing membrane is used for reinforced concrete roof waterproofing. This waterproofing membrane comes on site in the form of rolls manufactures and packed in the factory properly sealed.
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Concrete Waterproofing- Types, Steps, and Advantages
Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure waterproof so that it remains relatively unaffected by water. Concrete is pervious and porous compound which absorbs water, waterborne contaminants ...
Bituminous Surface Treatments: Types, Material, and Application
A bituminous surface treatment (BST) is a chip seal or seal coat. It’s a liquid asphalt surface treatment with a thin layer of aggregate placed at a thickness of around 0.5 inches or less. BSTs are normally used on pavements ...
Energy-Efficient Roofing Tips for Commercial Buildings
For a commercial building, it is important to implement energy-efficient solutions because of the many advantages they provide. Modern commercial buildings nowadays focus on achieving energy efficiency by installing solar panels, updating the electrical system, or eliminating unnecessary machines and ...
10 Common Roofing Defects and How to Prevent Them
The roof of a structure is susceptible to several defects during its course of life, but the identification of such issues is not an easy task for the contractors. Understanding the common defects in roofs and their possible location can ...
Concrete Driveway Construction Process – Advantages
Concrete Driveway construction is gaining higher popularity over asphalt or bitumen or other paving materials. Concrete driveways also called as cement driveways offer a variety of decorative options which make these driveways unique from other methods of driveway construction. Here, ...
Types of Bituminous Materials in Construction – Uses and Properties
Materials that are bound together with bitumen are called bituminous materials. Propertis and uses of bitumnious materials are discussed.
Waterproofing in Buildings [PDF]: Types, Methods, and Applications
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Waterproofing is the formation of an impervious barrier over surfaces of foundations, roofs, walls, and other structural members. The function of the impermeable barrier is to prevent water penetrations. The building surfaces are made water-resistant and sometimes waterproof. The utilization ...