Water Proofing Compounds

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 What is Water Proofing?
• Waterproofing describes making an object waterproof or water-
resistant.
• Building water-proofing is a process which is designed to prevent
water from penetrating a building.
• Usually, extensive waterproofing measures are added to abuilding at
the time of construction, to provide moisture control from the start
• Waterproofing may also be done after a building is built, to address
problems as they emerge or as part of a building retrofit.
Internal Areas that External Areas that
are waterproofed are waterproofed
includes: includes:
Bathrooms Roofs
Shower recesses Balconies
Laundries Retaining Walls
Toilets Swimming pools
 Why we need to waterproof the building
structure?
• LEAKAGE
• Leakage is the main factor behind water proofing.
• The accidental admission or escape of water vapour
through a hole or crack is known as leakage.
 Water proofing compounds
• Neoprene
• Butyl
• EPDM(Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
• PVC(Polyvinyl chloride)
• Polyurethane
 NEOPRENE
• Definition:
• Polychloroprene is primarily composed of
carbon, hydrogen and chlorine polymers which
are cross linked to give neoprene certain
desirable properties such as Thermal inertness,
heat, oil water and solvent resistance.
 Sizes and Costs of Neoprene Sheet:

• It comes in roll in which breadth is fixed and length can up to

50feet
• Sizes can vary according to user requirement
• Cost of neoprene sheet is Rs.250-400 per meter
• Or can be according to the weight of sheet Rs.200-300 per
kilogram
• Advantages of Neoprene: • Disadvantages of Neoprene:

• Easily Available • Irresistable to Strong Heat

• Resist Different Elements • Gets Fade After Time
• Installation Is Easy • Odour An Issue In Products
• Equally Effective • Can be used upto Temperature
From -20 C to 110 C
 BUTYL
• Isobutylene was discovered by Michael
Faraday in1825.
• It was later developed into butyl
rubber in 1937, by researchers William
J. Sparks and Robert M. Thomas
• Today, most of the global supply of
butyl rubber is produced by just two
companies:
• ExxonMobil
• Polymer Corporation Isobutylene
• ADVANTAGES: • APPLICATIONS:

• Perma waterproofing butyl tape is • Covering the insulated air

resistant to hot and cold conditioning ducts
temperature. It with stands 90 c • Covering all cracks, construction
without yielding. joints, bends and corners
• Perma waterproofing butyl tape • Sealing all joints in timber
totally waterproofing. • Sporting equipment
• It has good adhesion to all types of • Gas masks and chemical agent
surface and can be planted over. protection
• Covering of all cutouts and pipe
jointsONS
• Tires
 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
• E.P.D.M. (ethylene propylene diene monomer)
is a synthetic terpolymer which has a wide
range of applications.
• E.P.D.M. membrane is a lightweight , durable
and weatherproof water proofing membrane.
• It has an exceptional elasticity and will not split
or crack under normal building movement.
• E.P.D.M, exhibits satisfactory protection from
heat, water, alkalis, acids, oils , weather
protection, electrical protection, etc.
 Installation Process
• Make sure that the surface is clean and dry
• Unfold the membrane
• Allow membrane to relax for 30 minutes to remove wrinkles
• Open bonding adhesive (voc based , volatile organic
compound or solvent based) and stir until colour is uniform
• Apply adhesive to the exposed deck and to the back of the
membrane
• Allow adhesive to dry until it is tacky
• Roll the adhesive coated membrane back onto the deck
where adhesive has also been applied.
• Work slowly and evenly to reduce wrinkles.
• Use a push broom to sweep over the membrane.
• epeat this procedure until all the membrane is secure.
• Advantages: • Disadvantages:
• Quick and easy to install. • E.P.D.M. comes mainly in a black roll ,
• Extremely flexible which easily absorbs heat and can lead to
• Excellent water resistance superheating of the structure below
• Contain no dangerous substance • It comes in light colour also , to help
• Superior elongation reflect heat In summer climate, but this
adds about30% more to the cost of the
• Highly resistance to tearing and Impact material per square foot
• Versatile, last for 40 years and more • If a workman wearing the wrong type of
• Works at low temperature of50 C and boot could tear a hole in the roof
maximum of 150 C covering membrane I.e. E.P.D.M.
• Low maintenance
 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• PVC waterproofing membrane is a modern
roofing material, which is made of high-
quality flexible (plasticized)
polyvinylchloride.
• Manufacturers of PVC membranes offer
diverse width and length of the material.
• The width of the material ranges from 3 to
7ft.
• The rolls can be between 60 and 75ft in
length, The thickness of the PVC membrane
is 48mil, 60mil, 72 mil & 80 mil.
Installation Process
 Features of PVC Membrane
• PVC membrane is used mainly for waterproofing of buildings and
roofs.
• Since this material is quite easy to install, strong enough (is of great
tensile strength, has long service life.
• Due to its structure, the PVC membrane is very strong and
simultaneously flexible material which is resistant to precipitation,
ultra-violet radiation, capable to withstand heavy surface and tensile
loads.
• PVC waterproofing membrane can serve for almost fifty years without
losing its reliability and positive characteristics.
• Advantages of PVC: • Disadvantages of PVC:
• Strength • Polyvinyl Chloride has very poor
• elasticity and tightness heat stability. For this reason,
additives that stabilize the
• atmosphere and chemical
material at higher temperatures
resistance are typically added to the material
• vapor permeability at 100% water during production.
resistance • Polyvinyl Chloride emits toxic
• resistance to the movements of fumes when melted or subject to
structure a fire. So, Polyolefins (POs) are an
• high durability enviromentally friendly alternative
• fire resistant to PVC.
• diversity of colors
 Polyurethane
• A synthetic resin in which the polymer units
are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly
as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhisives
and foams.
• Forms of Polyurethane:
• Liquid medium
• Sheet
 Application Method
• Step1: Clean the surface thoroughly
and make it dust free.
• Step2: Wash the surface with water.
• Step3: Apply the first coat of tuff and
shine with brush or spray.
 Advantages/Disadvantages of Polyurethane
• Its used for the flat roof area and exposed to weathering.
• Polyurethane liquid membrane can offer higher flexibility.
• Its very sensitive to moisture content present, therefore before
application, one must be very careful evaluating the moisture content
of the concrete slab, otherwise peeling or de-bonding of membranes
may happen after some time
 PRECAUTIONS
• Adhesives used are highly flammable, hence catch fire.
• So, keep away from fire, sparks, source of fire.
• Turn off electronic gadgets , stoves , heaters , until all vapors
dispersed.
• Do not smoke.
• Close container after use.
• Keep away from eyes and use chemical resistant gloves and glasses.
• Read safety instructions on the product.
 REFRENCES
•https://www.creativemechanisms.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-k
now-about-pvc-plastic
•https://www.slideshare.net/NomanBindresh/waterproofing-copmoun
d
•https://wet2drysolution.com/blog/polyurethane-liquid-membrane-wa
terproofing.html
•https://www.hi5solutions.in/blog/playground/steps-to-installation-of-
epdm-rubber-flooring/
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