Waterproofing Flashcards
What is the British Standard for waterproofing?
BS 8102:2022
What is Grade 1a
Seepage and damp from internal and external areas as long as it doesn’t impact on the use of the space
What is grade 1b
No seepage. damp from internal and external tolerable
What is grade 2
No seepage. damp from internal sources tolerable. might require measures to manage
What is grade 3
no water ingress or damp acceptable
What is waterproofing method type A
Barrier protection
What is waterproofing method type B
Structurally integrated protection
What is waterproofing method type C
Drained protection
What are examples of waterproofing type A
Tanking
Bituminous layer
What are examples of waterproofing type B
Water Resistant Concrete
Sealed joints
What are examples of waterproofing type C
Pumped cavity
Drained cavity