Waterproofing Industry Best Practice Videos

Waterproofing mortars are used to protect structures against water infiltration when applied beneath tiling systems for swimming pools, balconies, bathrooms and kitchens. Sika have partnered with waterproofing experts to explain how common problems and mistakes can be avoided with industry best practices.

New Australian Waterproofing Standards

Andrew Golle from Master Builders Australia explains and demonstrates the updates to AS3740 and AS4654.

Waterproofing Key Issues 3: Application of Membrane

We demonstrate the importance of achieving the recommended DFT of membranes. Focus topic: Dry Film Thickness

Waterproofing Key Issues 1: System Selection

How to select a membrane system that compliments service criteria. Focus topic: Different types of membranes.

Waterproofing Key Issues 4: Falls to Drainage

Top two factors for compliant falls to drainage. Focus topic: Shedding of surface water and shedding of sub-surface water.

Waterproofing Key Issues 2: Substrate Preparation

We demonstrate why preparing the substrate surface is critical to a successful bond and installation. Focus topic: Dust contamination

Waterproofing Key Issues 5: Containment of Water

We explain why the installation of a waterstop angle is paramount. Focus topic: Containing water in a wet area.

Sika’s system solutions cover the full range of technologies used for below and aboveground waterproofing: flexible membrane systems, ­liquid applied membranes, waterproofing admixtures for mortars, joint sealants, waterproofing mortars, injection grouts and coatings.

Key market segments include basements, underground parking garages, tunnels and all types of water-retaining structures (for example reservoirs, storage basins, and storage tanks). Waterproofing systems are faced with more increasingly stringent requirements regarding sustainability, ease of application, and total cost management. Therefore the selection of appropriate waterproofing systems to suit the needs and requirements of owners, as well as the solution of specific project details, are key for long-lasting and watertight structures.

Innovations

Our most recently launched solutions are the innovative SikaProof® systems for below ground waterproofing. These fully bonded systems consist of a surface-modified, highly flexible polyolefin membrane. Due to the full bond on the hard concrete, the sealant/adhesive of the SikaProof® system prevents any lateral water underflow between the membrane and the concrete in case of any local damages of the membrane.

For leaking structures, Sika has developed a flexible cement-based injection material called Sika® Injection-310 The Sika® Injection product family is a solution for waterproofing of buildings and underground structures. Application is as easy and safe as preparing an instant dish: pour – stir – ready. This innovative system enables safe and easy application of high-performance injection and eliminates the risk of dosage errors.