Waterproofing 101

1. Torch Applied Membrane

2. Polyurethane System (Solvent Based)
3. Polyurea System (Pure and Hybrid)
Prepared by:
Bernabe T. Salazar Jr.
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Objectives
To have a common understanding on the application of
the three waterproofing system for concrete.
To know the common problems of exposed torch applied
membrane.
To present the waterproofing guide matrix

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TORCH APPLIED MEMBRANE (Exposed)

Surface covered with

bitumen primer

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TORCH APPLIED MEMBRANE (Exposed)

Application

Concrete deck (exposed)

Negotiated Cost

Php 441/sqm

Warranty

5 years

Traffic rating

Light traffic (Foot Traffic)

1.
2.
3.
4.

End lapping = 6
Side Lapping=4

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5.
6.

Surface Preparation
Surface should be sloped
Curing of Cement should be achieved (28days)
Loose concrete should be removed
Cracked should be repaired using epoxy
injection
Water blast cleaning
Drying 24 hrs.

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TORCH APPLIED MEMBRANE (Embed)

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TORCH APPLIED MEMBRANE (Embed)

End lapping = 6
Side Lapping=4

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Application

Concrete deck, Gutter

Negotiated Cost

Php 441/sqm

Concrete Topping

Pho 250/sqm

Steel Matting

Php 200/sqm

+ Smooth Finish

Php 150/sqm

Warranty

10 years

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Surface Preparation
Surface should be sloped
Curing of Cement should be achieved (28days)
Loose concrete should be removed
Cracked should be repaired using epoxy injection
Water blast cleaning
Drying 24 hrs.

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POLYURETHANE SYSTEM Seamless, UV Stable, Light to Medium Traffic

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POLYURETHANE : 3 COAT SYSTEM (Exposed & Embed)

Application

Concrete deck, gutter , metal

roof, (exposed and embed)

Negotiated Cost

Php 600/sqm

Warranty

10 years

Traffic Rating

Light to Medium (not vehicle)

Foot Traffic and Cart wheeled

1.
2.
3.

DFT = 1.0 2.0 mm

Solvent Based

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4.

Surface Preparation
Surface should shot blasted
Loose concrete should be removed
Cracked should be repaired using epoxy
injection
Corner : sealant bonding

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POLYUREA SYSTEM Seamless, UV Stable, Vehicle Traffic

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POLYUREA SYSTEM (Exposed & Embed)

Application

Concrete deck, gutter , metal

roof, planters, etc
(exposed and embed)

Cost/sqm

Php 1,500/sqm for pure

Php 1,300/sqm for hybrid

Warranty

10 years

Traffic Rating

High Traffic
Vehicle Traffic

1.
2.
3.

DFT = 1.0 1.5mm

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4.

Surface Preparation
Surface should shot blasted
Loose concrete should be removed
Cracked should be repaired using epoxy
injection
Corner : sealant bonding

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EVALUATION OF THE 3 WATERPROOFING MATERIALS

Torch Applied

Polyurethane

Hybrid Polyurea

Repair & Maintenance

Easy

Easy

Easy

Fail point tracing

Hard

Easy

Easy

Surface adhesion

Poor

Good

Good

Termination

overlapping connection

Seamless

Seamless

UV Reaction

Good

Stable

Stable

Traffic Rating

Foot Traffic

Foot Traffic, cart wheeled

Vehicle Traffic

Poor

Good

Good

5 years exposed
10 years embed

10 years exposed
10 years embed

10 years exposed
10 years embed

Negotiated Price

441/sqm

600/sqm

1,500/sqm

Application

Concrete

Concrete, metal

Concrete, metal, etc.*

Water ponding

Warranty

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Common Problem of TORCH MEMBRANE

PHOTOS FOR
MEMBRANE

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PHOTOS FOR
MEMBRANE

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PHOTOS FOR
MEMBRANE

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PHOTOS FOR
MEMBRANE

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PHOTOS FOR MEMBRANE

WATERPONDING

WATERPONDING

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Waterproofing Selection Matrix

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Waterproofing Selection Matrix

Substrate
Roof, Deck and Parking
Concrete Deck or Roof
Concrete Gutter
Parking
Metal Roof
Wet Areas
CR
Kitchen
Sump pit
Cistern Tanks
Planters
Chiller, Cooling Tower Area
Spill Dike
Walkin Chillers
Walls
Parapet
Concrete Walls (above ground)
Concrete Walls (below ground)
Rust and protective coatings
Condenser Pipes, Hangers
Duct and goose neck
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Exposed
Polyurethane (Solvent Based)
Polyurethane (Solvent Based)
Polyurea
Elastomeric

Covered

Epoxy Coating

Cementitious; MB Torch Applied with topping

Cementitious, MB Torch Applied with topping
Cementitious
Cementitious and Tank Lining
Polyurea, PVC
MB Torch Applied Membrane with topping
MB Torch Applied Membrane with topping
Cementitious, MB Torch Applied with topping
Elastomeric
Elastomeric
Cementitious, MB Torch Applied with topping
Epoxy coating
Acrylic paint, rust inhibitor

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