Construction and waterproofing are required to be vice versa
Construction and waterproofing are indeed interdependent and should be considered as complementary aspects of building design and execution. Here's why:-
1. Construction affects waterproofing:-
The quality of construction, including materials, workmanship, and detailing, significantly impacts the effectiveness of waterproofing measures.
2. Waterproofing affects construction:- Proper waterproofing is crucial to prevent water ingress, which can compromise the structural integrity, durability, and safety of the building.
3. Integrated approach:- Considering construction and waterproofing together ensures a holistic approach to building design and construction, leading to better performance, durability, and reduced maintenance.
4. Sequence of work:- Waterproofing measures should be integrated into the construction sequence to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
5. Material compatibility:- Construction materials and waterproofing materials should be compatible to prevent adverse reactions or compromised performance.
6. Detailing and workmanship:- Attention to detail and quality workmanship are essential for both construction and waterproofing to ensure a watertight and durable building envelope.
7. Testing and commissioning:- Both construction and waterproofing should be tested and commissioned to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
2. Waterproofing affects construction:- Proper waterproofing is crucial to prevent water ingress, which can compromise the structural integrity, durability, and safety of the building.
3. Integrated approach:- Considering construction and waterproofing together ensures a holistic approach to building design and construction, leading to better performance, durability, and reduced maintenance.
4. Sequence of work:- Waterproofing measures should be integrated into the construction sequence to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
5. Material compatibility:- Construction materials and waterproofing materials should be compatible to prevent adverse reactions or compromised performance.
6. Detailing and workmanship:- Attention to detail and quality workmanship are essential for both construction and waterproofing to ensure a watertight and durable building envelope.
7. Testing and commissioning:- Both construction and waterproofing should be tested and commissioned to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
By considering construction and waterproofing as interdependent aspects, builders, architects, and engineers can create more durable, safe, and sustainable buildings.
For internal room slab, is it necessary to make grouting with acrylic polymer mixed with cement for arresting the honeycomb and reducing the exposure of internal slab water ?
Yes, grouting with an acrylic polymer mixed with cement is beneficial for internal room slabs to:-
1. Arrest honeycombing:-
Filling voids and holes with a polymer-modified grout helps prevent further damage and ensures a more uniform surface.
2. Reduce water exposure:- The acrylic polymer additive enhances the grout’s water resistance, reducing the risk of water infiltration and damage to the slab.
3. Improve durability:- Polymer-modified grout offers better adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to cracking and shrinkage, extending the lifespan of the slab.
4. Enhance appearance:- Grouting helps to create a more even and aesthetically pleasing surface.
2. Reduce water exposure:- The acrylic polymer additive enhances the grout’s water resistance, reducing the risk of water infiltration and damage to the slab.
3. Improve durability:- Polymer-modified grout offers better adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to cracking and shrinkage, extending the lifespan of the slab.
4. Enhance appearance:- Grouting helps to create a more even and aesthetically pleasing surface.
How many times take to evaporate the internal water from a beam and slab ?
The time it takes for internal water to evaporate from a beam and slab depends on several factors, including:-
1. Initial moisture content
2. Thickness of the beam and slab
3. Ambient temperature and humidity
4. Air circulation and ventilation
5. Surface finish and treatment
2. Thickness of the beam and slab
3. Ambient temperature and humidity
4. Air circulation and ventilation
5. Surface finish and treatment
However, here are some general guidelines:-
– In warm and dry conditions (above 20°C/68°F and below 60% RH):
– 1-3 months for surface drying (evaporation of excess moisture)
– 6-12 months for partial drying (reduction of moisture content to 15-20%)
– 1-2 years for substantial drying (reduction of moisture content to 5-10%)
– 2-5 years for complete drying (reduction of moisture content to below 5%)
– 6-12 months for partial drying (reduction of moisture content to 15-20%)
– 1-2 years for substantial drying (reduction of moisture content to 5-10%)
– 2-5 years for complete drying (reduction of moisture content to below 5%)
– In cool and humid conditions (below 15°C/59°F or above 80% RH):
– 3-6 months for surface drying
– 1-2 years for partial drying
– 2-5 years for substantial drying
– 5-10 years for complete drying
– 1-2 years for partial drying
– 2-5 years for substantial drying
– 5-10 years for complete drying
Some Engineers say that a Basement can not be constructed at a time. That is the reason construction joints occur. In this cause, Basement Waterproofing is required.
Yes, we agree that constructing a Basement in stages can lead to construction joints, which can be a common source of water ingress. Here's why:-
1. Sequential construction:-
Basements are often built in stages, with each stage completed before moving on to the next. This can lead to cold joints between the freshly poured concrete and the previously set concrete.
2. Shrinkage and settlement:- As concrete sets and shrinks, it can pull away from the adjacent concrete, creating gaps and joints.
3. Differential movement:- The soil and surrounding structures can exert different pressures on the basement walls and floor, causing movement and joints to form.
2. Shrinkage and settlement:- As concrete sets and shrinks, it can pull away from the adjacent concrete, creating gaps and joints.
3. Differential movement:- The soil and surrounding structures can exert different pressures on the basement walls and floor, causing movement and joints to form.
Basement waterproofing becomes essential to address the potential water ingress through these construction joints.
The engineers are correct that construction joints can occur due to sequential construction, shrinkage, and differential movement. Basement waterproofing is indeed necessary to address these potential weak points and ensure a dry and secure basement.
