Waterproofing is a complex of works to protect an object from water and moisture. Waterproofing methods, drainage requirements and types of materials differ depending on different groundwater levels and soil type.  In many cases, both horizontal waterproofing of the foundation and vertical is needed. Waterproofing creates tight connections of horizontal and vertical insulation.

 

Horizontal waterproofing of the foundation is needed in order to cut off the capillary rise of moisture from the ground through concrete or masonry into the walls of the house. Previously, roofing material was used, which was laid on a ribbon foundation above the blind area, and masonry of the main walls of the building was started on top of the roofing material layer.  Modern waterproofing materials based on polymers have replaced the outdated roofing material.

 

Vertical waterproofing of the foundation: its task is not to let water from the ground into the wall. The most effective way to cope with this is a multi-layer version of waterproofing with protection from a profiled spiked membrane.

In each waterproofing system there are weak and critical places that need to be effectively waterproofing.For example, pipes laid through the foundation. Will the waterproofing spike membrane be able to cope with this task? The membrane cannot fit snugly to hard-to-reach places. In this case, only multi-layer waterproofing coating is used.

 

The spiked membrane is an excellent material, but only for use as a protective or drainage layer to the finished waterproofing layer of the foundation.

In order to protect the waterproofing layer from mechanical damage during backfilling of the soil, we recommend using a conventional membrane without geotextile.

 

• The spiked EPDM membrane, due to its structure, is a material that is able to withstand significant loads from the ground.
• The spiked membrane has high compressive and tear strength and is resistant to moisture, fungi, soil bacteria and chemicals.