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Source: RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE
Publication date: December 15, 2007

By RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE Staff

Concrete and masonry waterproofing

ComfortDRY LC is an elastomeric and high-build waterproofing coating for masonry and concrete surfaces. Its tough, UV-resistant film bridges cracking and protects walls against moisture infiltration, both above- and below-grade. It also can be texturized to provide various styles and finishes to enhance the beauty of the application. HouseGuard Waterproofing. 800-560-5701. www.houseguard.com.

Waterproofing application

The System III moisture barrier application consists of three components: Ecoshield-P is a tough, nondegrading, laminated sheet that provides a substrate for the liquid membrane. Ecoline-S is a spray-applied, high-build, flexible, monolithic membrane used as a bonding gasket. The third component, Ecoshield-PP is a puncture-and abrasion-resistant fabric and film laminate that protects the other components from other construction damage and bonds to the concrete slab. Epro Services Inc. 800-882-1896. www.eproserv.com.

Air pocket waterproofing

Delta-MS is a waterproofing treatment that keeps basements dry using air-gap technology. The HDPE membrane has distinctive dimples that function as air pockets, allowing the concrete walls to breath, and allowing any water that may enter to flow freely to the drain tile. Unaffected by freeze/thaw cycles, it is nonpolluting and impervious to soil bacteria or mineralization, and functions even when cut or torn. Cosella Dorken Products Inc. 905-563-3255. www.cosella-dorken.com.

Water-based coating

Barricoat is waterproofing coating used in a variety of applications including foundations and retaining walls. A water-based asphalt emulsion blended with synthetic rubbers and additives, it forms a monolithic, flexible membrane that cures fast. It is available in two systems: Barricoat-S offers a single coat spray application and Barricoat-R is a double reinforced roller applied system. Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Inc. 800-527-7092. www.carlisle-ccw.com.

Basement waterproofing

Tuff-N-Dri basement waterproofing system consists of a seamless membrane that seals out leaks and seepage from basement walls and an insulating board on the outside that reduces condensation on the inside. Above-grade, the membrane can be spray-applied to the exposed foundation to form an uninterrupted protective barrier to water penetration for the whole wall. Tremco Barrier Solutions. 800-876-5624. www.guaranteeddrybasements.com.