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Waterproofing

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about waterproofing

Product • By Pure Vista • BalconySeal® | Watertight Balcony Balustrade Installation

BalconySeal® | Watertight Balcony Balustrade Installation

The revolutionary patented system to ensure a watertight exterior balcony balustrade installation. Read more about POSIglaze, POSIone and POSI-Lite on our product overview pages, shop the BalconySeal® in our online store or call us for a free quote today.  BalconySeal® is a revolutionary product which provides water drainage and waterproofing on any exterior POSIglaze, POSIone and POSI-Lite installation.  Caption Most balconies and flat roofs are built with a slight pitch to encourage rainwater to drain towards the edge of the roof. In these cases, the balustrade installer needs to allow for drainage points under the channel, to avoid water pooling around the edge of it.  The BalconySeal® system works by... More

Product • By Duradek • Duradek Ultra Quartz Series

Duradek Ultra Quartz Series

Duradek Ultra PVC membrane is an outdoor flooring system that provides an attractive, finished walking surface and roof grade waterproofing in a single-ply, single product solution. (meets IBC and IRC requirements as both a pedestrian traffic surface and a classified roofing membrane). Duradek is designed for strength, stability and slip-resistance with built-in UV and mildew inhibitors and fire retardants. Duradek can be used immediately after installation with no drying or curing time required. It is installed only by trained applicators and comes with an industry leading 15-year warranty. More
Tiledek under installed tile
Tiledek under installed tile
Tiledek under installed tile
Tiledek under installed tile
Before: Previous failed coating that has started to peel (before)

Project • By Duradek • Hotels

The Edgewater Hotel Tiled Roof Deck

The 1750 sq. ft. rooftop patio at Seattle’s iconic Edgewater Hotel was falling into disrepair. An elastomeric deck coating that had only been down for 1 year had already failed. With failed waterproofing, they couldn’t be confident that the hotel would not sustain water damage over time. Plus, the overall look of the patio was off-putting to guests who wanted to enjoy the hotel’s view of Seattle’s waterfront. The hotel owners decided to give the rooftop patio an upgrade with an attractive and durable outdoor tile surface.  Since the failed coating was layered over a sleeper floor and a torch-on roofing product, it was going to be a big job.  They called the roof deck experts at Duradek Northwest to ensure... More

Product • By Duradek • The Plazadek System with Duradek Ultra PVC Membrane

The Plazadek System with Duradek Ultra PVC Membrane

The Plazadek System is a reliable waterproofing solution for floating deck applications for use with pavers, duckboards or other wear surfaces. This system is ideal for residential applications where roof height or weight is a consideration.The Plazadek System employs the superior waterproofing performance of the Duradek Ultra membrane which is professionally integrated into the building envelope to assist in managing water away from the structure, thus protecting the building and extending its life. More

Product • By Duradek • Tiledek PVC Tile Underlayment Membrane

Tiledek PVC Tile Underlayment Membrane

Tiledek PVC Tile Underlayment Waterproofing Membrane for decks and flat roofs is an integral component of exterior tile assemblies.  It provides best-practice assurances of a long-lasting, outdoor tile deck without suffering common failures that result in water infiltration. Tiledek is a roofing compliant waterproofing membrane with a fabric surface designed specifically to best accept a thinset mortar for exterior tile assembly applications. More

Product • By LITAGG Corporation • nodullar-light clay aggregates

nodullar-light clay aggregates

GBC INDIA , A Green Building Centre set up in Ahmedabad , Gujarat with the objective of empowering environment by bringing sustainable technologies to the colossal Building & Construction Industry. GBC INDIA always strives to modernize its indigenous traditional methods by developing , innovating and manufacturing resulting a product / material to a world class quality . GBC INDIA in 2005 was the 1st in India to develop a spearheading green technology using agro waste that can be used for roof / over deck insulations , popularly renowned as INSULITTE –Rice husk ash based roof insulation Recent development from GBC INDIA ,are : nodullär - Light Clay Aggregates used for roof/heat insulation flokön - an insulating... More

Product • By Fassa Bortolo • Aquazip

Aquazip

Fassa Bortolo System for Laying Floor and Wall Coverings “Green” solutions for the best technical and aesthetic results Fassa Bortolo’s mission is to create building quality while safeguarding the environment at all times, proposing the market a wide range of Integrated Systems, advanced products and high-quality services, giving added value to new constructions as well as renovations and redevelopments. Innovation is a fundamental element in being able to stay at the cutting-edge: the company’s Research Centre “transforms into reality” its vision of the future, through advanced design, innovative techniques and the development of integrated Systems for building, perfectly meeting all the latest demands of the construction industry.... More