Transcript POLYGUARD WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
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INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
An AIA Continuing Education Program Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit for HSW credit.
Course Title:
INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
Course Number:
POL07A 1
An American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education program
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An American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education program
Course Format: This is a structured, face to face course.
Course Credit: 1 Health Safety & Welfare (HSW) learning unit (LU) Completion Certificate:
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Course Objectives
After completing this course the participants will have a better understanding of the
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following: Waterproofing Solutions that Protect the Owner’s Investment By…
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Improving Indoor Air Quality Protecting Your Concrete Floors And Walls Preserving Structural Integrity
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“Do You Know Why Most Vapor Barriers Fail?”
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"85% of Vapor Barriers Fail"
What do we mean ?
Vapor barriers are a well known problem area in the design and construction field.
The problem comes from damage during construction.
There is significant disagreement on what materials to use, where to place vapor barriers, and how to specify construction methods to avoid damage.
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Where does the "85 %” failure rate come from?
The specific quote is taken from a consultant's report to the city of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety:
"…With respect to HDPE (vapor barriers), please be aware that under normal field applications it has been observed to experience a high failure rate reported to be as high as 85% in some cases."
The full report, along with a listing of nine large projects known to be leaking and a Los Angeles Times article, can be found at this weblink: http://saveballona.org/techpages/boot.html
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Need More Proof ?
ASTM E 1643 - 98 SPECIFICATION :
Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
FROM THE EXCERPTS ABOVE, IT LOOKS LIKE: 1. Everybody on the ASTM committee agrees that these vapor barrier materials are likely to fail.
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The committee does not agree on a solution.
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The following slides include:
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A definition of vapor barriers A discussion of current vapor barrier standards III.
A series of construction photographs which
demonstrate the potential for construction abuse and damage to vapor barriers IV.
Extracts from materials standards, construction specifications, and engineering bulletins: ASTM Portland Cement Association (PCA) American Concrete Institute (ACI)
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Typical Commercial Grade Vapor Barrier
Source: Portland Cement Association (#12958)
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DEFINITION OF VAPOR BARRIERS
The industry uses various terms for vapor barriers:
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Vapor Retarders Vapor Barriers HDPE Polyethylene Film Reinforced polyethylene films Membranes, etc.
Most of the industry considers the terms to be interchangeable. This presentation will use the term "Vapor Barrier"
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Vapor Barriers are virtually impermeable polyethylene films which, according to ASTM E 1643 "...provide a method of limiting water vapor
transmission upward through concrete slabs on grade…”
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Vapor Barrier Configuration
Adapted from PCA Concrete Floors on Ground Engineering Bulletin 075, Fig. 3.2
One Typical Vapor Barrier Configuration
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Historically, few construction projects used vapor barriers. However, use has increased in recent years because of concerns about:
Damage to flooring above the slab by moisture
Concerns about toxic mold
Intrusion of chemical vapors and other hazardous contaminants from underground
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PROPERTIES FOR COMMERCIAL GRADE VAPOR BARRIERS
P ROPERTIES FOR C OMMERCIAL G RADE V APOR B ARRIERS P ROPERTY TESTS AS LISTED IN ASTM E 154 AND ASTM E 1745 P ROPERTY ASTM T EST # C LASS A C LASS B C LASS C P ERMEANCE TO W ATER V APOR E 96 B < 0.3 PERMS < 0.3 PERMS < 0.3 PERMS T ENSILE S TRENGTH E 154 S ECTION 9 > 45.0 LBF > 30.0 LBF > 13.6 LBF P UNCTURE RESISTANCE TO 1" STEEL ROD E 154 S ECTION 10 2200 GRAMS P UNCTURE RESISTANCE TO F ALLING D ART T YPICAL BARRIER THICKNESS D 1709 B D 1000 2200 GRAMS 0.015" 1700 GRAMS 1700 GRAMS 0.010" 475 GRAMS 475 GRAMS 0.006" Note: Puncture resistance requirements are expressed in GRAMS, instead of pounds.
(2200 grams = 4.85 pounds, 475 grams = 1.05 pounds)
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Notice how thin this vapor barrier is
Source: Portland Cement Association (#V2/144_5)
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On most large projects, steel reinforcement (REBAR) is installed over the vapor barrier.
The purpose of rebar is to minimize future cracking of the concrete slab, and to reduce warping or curling.
Source: www.constructionphotographs.com (#a00305)
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Rebar installation includes cutting, which creates both sparks and sharp edges.
Source: www.constructionphotographs.com (#204602)
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Rebar must be fastened at intersections to keep it evenly spaced.
In this photo, the rebar is being welded together. If this job had used a vapor barrier, holes could have been burnt.
Source: www.constructionphotographs.com
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After rebar installation is complete, there are usually many areas where sharp edges touch the vapor barrier.
Source: www.constructionphotographs.com (#a00306-section zoom)
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There is also a lot of foot traffic on jobsites, as well as equipment.
Source: Portland Cement Association (#82_5a)
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Sometimes larger equipment is driven over the vapor barrier.
Source: www.constructionphotographs.com (#a00305-section zoom)
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For this placement, 15 workers are standing in the mix, each one endangering the vapor barrier.
Source: Portland Cement Association (57_19)
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Vigorous tool use.
Source: Portland Cement Association (Vol. 2 #34)
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Vibration of the concrete is a widely used method of consolidation.
One manufacturer, Vibco, offers vibrators with head diameters between 1 3/8” and 3”.
HEAD DIAMETER VIBRATIONS PER MINUTE IMPACT FORCE - POUNDS IMPACT FORCE - GRAMS 1-3/8" 18,000 450 LBS 204,116 GRAMS 3" 16,000 3200 LBS 1,451,956 GRAMS
Sources: Wycotool (Vibrator Drawing) Vibco (Vibrator Specifications)
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If you haven't seen enough unintentional construction damage, we should mention intentional vapor barrier damage: ASTM E 1643 - 98, section 6.3:
"Avoid use of stakes driven through vapor retarder"
PCA Engineering Bulletin 075, page 15:
"The practice of intentionally punching holes through a vapor retarder to allow bleed-water to exit the slab bottom is unacceptable because it defeats the purpose of the membrane."
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Summary of the problem:
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Increased concerns about vapor penetrating slabs
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A. Moisture damages flooring B. Toxic mold from moisture vapor C. Chemical vapor intrusion D. Lawsuit potential
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The industry standard is Vapor Barriers made of polyethylene:
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A. Thin B. Industry standard for puncture resistance: so low
that it is expressed in GRAMS 1.
ASTM E 1643 states that polyethylene vapor barrier materials are highly vulnerable to construction damage.
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The big problem is construction damage.
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THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEM Under-Slab Membrane
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The Next Generation of Under-sealing Waterproofing Membranes
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Problems:
Sick Office
Solutions:
Happy Office
These Products
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Act As Barriers To: Moisture/Water Methane Gas Radon Gas Toxic Contaminants Termites Pesticides Stress Cracks Below grade self sealing membrane system with a level of protection never before available.
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THE UNDER-SLAB MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE Polyethylene Rubberized Asphalt Geo-textile Fabric
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Reduces the amount and severity of cracking
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UNDERSLAB WATERPROOFING APPLICATION
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UNDER SLAB APPLICATION UNDER-SLAB MEMBRANE
• 20 Mil Vapor Barrier - 500% Extra Thickness for Protection • Stress Absorbing/Barrier Formulation • Geotextile Fabric for Mechanical Bond to Concrete 34
Underslab Membrane at a grade beam
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THE BLIND SIDE MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE Polyethylene Rubberized Asphalt Geo-textile Fabric
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NEGATIVE SIDE MEMBRANE FOUNDATION WALL APPLICATION BLIND SIDE MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
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Geotextile Fabric for Bond to Concrete Stress Absorbing Barrier Formulation High Density, High Strength Polyethylene
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Blindside Membrane with Shot-crete
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Blindside Membrane
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Blindside Membrane
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THE SPLIT SLAB MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE 20 mil. Polyethylene Rubberized Asphalt
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BETWEEN SLAB WATERPROOFING APPLICATION SPLIT SLAB MEMBRANE
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20 Mil Backing - 500% Extra Thickness for Protection
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Balcony application of Split Slab Membrane
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Split Slab Membrane 1,100 penetrations detailed with 1- or 2-part liquid membrane
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THE PROTECTED WALL MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE 20 mil. Polyethylene Rubberized Asphalt
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VERTICAL WALL WATERPROOFING APPLICATION PROTECTED WALL MEMBRANE
• Built-in Protection
(Drainage Composite Optional)
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Protected Wall Membrane
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ANTI-FRACTURE MEMBRANES
Anti-fracture membranes protect ceramic tile by providing a stress absorbing layer between the substrate and the tile. If the concrete substrate underneath cracks, the stress of the crack is not transferred up to the brittle ceramic tile. The stress is absorbed by the rubbery nature of the rubberized asphalt.
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GUARDING TILE FROM STRESS FRACTURES CERAMIC TILE LATEX MODIFIED THINSET ANTI-FRACTURE MEMBRANE CONCRETE CRACK COMPONENTS Fabric-bond to Thinset Stress Absorbing Membrane
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FREEZE / THAW CYCLES OVERLAY OLD CONCRETE SLAB PAVEMENT BASE During cold weather, slabs contract away from each other.
OVERLAY OLD CONCRETE SLAB PAVEMENT BASE In hot weather, slabs expand towards each other.
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IN SUMMARY:
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Under-slab Membranes seal out: Moisture Termites Methane Gas Radioactive Radon Gas Mold Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals Under-slab Membranes act as ANTI-FRACTURE
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MEMBRANES FOR SLABS Continues sealing even under new cracks or moving joints Reduces the amount and severity of cracking in slabs above the membrane.
Provides waterproofing, not just a vapor protection.
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Course Questions This concludes the continuing education course. The next 15 minutes will be focused on discussing the course material.
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THIS CONCLUDES:
INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
An AIA Continuing Education Program Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit for HSW credit.
Course Title: INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS Course Number: POL07A
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