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    SECTION 07105

    UNDERGROUND WATERPROOFING

    1 PART 1- GENERAL

    1.1 Description

    Sheet membrane waterproofing for the following:


    A. General waterproofing for areas below grade as indicated on Drawings.
    B. Wet areas.
    C. Retaining walls.
    D. Lining for planter boxes.
    All underground concrete structures must be damp proofed with bituminous emulsion 250-300
    microns DFT.

    1.2 SUBMITTALS

    A. Products Data: Submit specifications, installation instructions and general


    recommendations by the manufacturer of membrane waterproofing materials. Include
    published data or certified test data for each material showing compliance with the
    requirements. Indicate by transmittal form that one copy of each installation instruction
    has been distributed to the installer.
    B. The Contractor shall submit the following information, data, and drawings, to the
    Engineer for review and approval:
    Before commencing work:

    1. Manufacturer's recommended specification and instructions for transporting,


    handling and storage of materials.
    2. Certificate of compliance stating that the materials used, and the installation
    procedures conform to all requirements of this Specification.
    3. Qualifications of the membrane waterproofing installers.
    4. Contractor's proposed installation procedures based on instructions and
    recommendations by the manufacturer.
    5. Manufacturer's Quality Control and Quality Assurance Program related to the
    production, testing and handling.
    6. Catalog data sheets related to proposed materials and three (3) sets of samples for
    all proposed materials.

    1.3 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

    A. Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened, labeled packing and in compliance with


    the manufacturer's storage, handling, installation, and protection requirements.

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    1043
    1.4 WARRANTY

    A. Provide written warranty, agreeing to replace and repair defective materials and
    workmanship. Warranty includes responsibility for removal and replacement of other
    work which concern sheet waterproofing. Warranty period is 10 years after date of
    substantial completion.

    1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

    A. Manufacturer: Obtain primary waterproofing materials of each type required from a


    single manufacturer to the greatest extent possible. Provide secondary materials only
    as recommended by manufacturer of primary materials.

    1.6 JOB CONDITIONS

    A. Substrate: Proceed with waterproofing after completing substrate construction,


    openings and penetrating works.
    B. Weather: Proceed with waterproofing and associated works only when existing and
    forecast weather conditions permit work to be performed in accordance with
    manufacturer's recommendations and warranty requirements.

    2 PART 2- PRODUCTS

    2.1 WATERPROOFING MATERIALS

    A. Waterproofing membrane: High performance polymer modified bituminous membrane,


    two layers (4 mm thick each), reinforced with non-woven polyester mat of 250 g/m2.
    The polyester combines with high tensile strength with an elongation above 40%.
    Membrane shall be fully bonded, torch applied to the primed surface comply with the
    following requirements or any other approved equivalent:
    1. Actual thickness 2x4mm.
    2. Nominal Unit Weight, (Plain) 4 Kg/m2
    3. Nominal Unit Weight, (Mineral surfaced) 4.5 Kg/m2
    4. Carrier (Polyester) Weight 250 g/m2
    5. Tensile Strength, longitudinal 1150 N/5cm
    6. Tensile Strength, transversal 1000 N/5cm
    7. Softening point (R & B), ºC. >150
    8. Penetration at 25 'C, 0.1 mm 20-35
    9. Elongation at Break, longitudinal 50 %
    10. Elongation at Break, transversal 55 %
    11. Cold flexibility at – 10ºC No cracking
    B. Water for planter boxes:

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    1044
    Membrane (5mm thick) applied in single layer fully bonded, torch applied to the primed
    substrate.

    C. Waterproofing for general wet areas (toilets and wet areas): Single membrane, 5mm
    thick, fully bonded, torch applied to the primed substrate.

    2.2 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

    A. Primers: Asphaltic primer shall conform to ASTM D 41 with following properties:


    1. Viscosity at 25'C 25 - 125, ASTM D 88.
    2. Distillation, volume % of the primer
    Upto 225'C 35 (minimum) ASTM D 402

    Upto 360'C 65 (maximum) ASTM D 402

    3. Water, volume% 0.5 (maximum), ASTM D 95


    B. Protection Board: 6 mm nominal thick shall be manufactured from selected fine
    aggregate bound in oxidized asphalt, encased ·between two layers of asphalt saturated
    glass paper or felt paper to form a rigid, dense, and strong board with high compressive
    strength, and nominal unit weight of 7 kg/m2
    C. Vapor Barrier Under lean concrete: Polyethylene sheeting conforming to ASTM E154,
    with minimum 200 microns thick, and shall be laid with 300 mm overlapping.
    D. Aluminum flushing (termination details)

    3 PART 3- EXECUTION

    3.1 INSTALLATION

    A. General: Waterproofing works shall be executed by a specialized Subcontractor


    recommended by the waterproofing and/or lining manufacturer and approved by the
    Engineer. The typical installation details shall be in accordance with drawings.
    B. Comply with waterproofing and/or lining manufacturer's recommendations regarding
    installation details, surface preparation, torch applied process, priming of surfaces as
    well as the overlapping.
    C. Substrate shall be smooth, hard dry and free from high spots and depressions.
    Substrate shall be swept clean and free from dust, loose cement scale, oil, grease,
    foreign substances and debris.
    D. Starting at the low point of the slab, apply the waterproofing membrane fully bonded laid
    torch applied for horizontal areas with minimum 75 mm overlap. Lay separation layer
    (polyethylene sheet) over waterproofing membrane prior to application of protection
    board and other materials.

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    1045
    E. On vertical areas, apply the waterproofing membrane fully bonded laid torch applied
    fixed to walls with minimum 75 mm overlap. Use waterproofing manufacturer's standard
    materials. Apply protection board prior to backfilling.
    F. For the application of waterproof lining, follow manufacturer's written instructions.
    G. Submit 10 years guarantee for the waterproofing works done and the associated works
    covering the failure of materials or workmanship. Guarantee shall be signed by
    waterproofing Sub-Contractor and shall indicate which (Contractor or Sub-Contractor)
    has assumed the responsibility for the removal and the replacement of the works
    concealing the waterproofing work in case of failure of material or workmanship.
    H. At the location of pipes through the walls and floor slabs, reinforcing strips and collars
    shall be used.

    END OF SECTION

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    1046

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