Exterior Wall Waterproofing Membrane
Mel rol is a self adhering waterproofing membrane providing a cost effective answer to properly waterproof foundations vertical walls below grade floors.
Exterior wall waterproofing membrane. Essentially an exterior foundation waterproofing membrane is a waterproof barrier for below ground application to your foundation. Unroll the membrane fasten to the wall and back fill. Permanent barrier bridges wall cracks. Typically they are rolled good or sheet products that are liberally affixed to the wall or cold fluid applied sealants made of flexible asphalt modified polyurethane that can be applied to the foundation with a hand trowel a roller or with spray equipment.
This system provides a double layer waterproof defense for exterior decks in areas over a living space and especially in extreme heat and cold conditions assuring lasting protection of your deck. Schluter kerdi band 5 in. Superseal dimpled membrane is made from tough long lasting plastic that keeps exterior moisture out. Elastomeric membranes are made of modified asphalt and exhibit great waterproofing characteristics.
Also for interior uses including mechanical rooms laboratories and kitchens for. Mel rol is composed of a 56 mil thick layer of polymeric waterproofing membrane on a heavy duty four mil thick cross laminated polyethylene carrier film. Exterior waterproofing membranes address the problem from the positive side by excavating and applying a coating to the foundation wall. A heavy coat of the membrane an asphalt modified polyurethane material can be troweled or sprayed on to seal the foundation wall against water from the outside.
Product overview 1 16 in. Waterproofing strip model keba100 125 92 48 92 48. Ultra shield wb waterproofing is a polymer modified asphalt emulsion membrane. A waterproof membrane is often installed on the outside of the basement wall and the system also requires putting in a buried sump pump where water will collect and then be pumped to the surface.
It is designed and recommended for use as the membrane component in an exterior wall waterproofing system. Dural durabase wp 108 sq. It prevents backfill material from touching the foundation wall and bridges typical wall cracks with ease and can be backfilled right away. For exterior decks nac has combined the waterproofing capabilities of sheet and liquid to create the extreme deck waterproofing system.
Apply a membrane install a waterproofing membrane. Depending on the situation it also may involve adding a perforated drain pipe surrounded with washed stone at the base of the trench to get rid of the excess water.