0. INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
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Course Title: INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS Course Number:POL07A

1. INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
Presents
INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit for HSW credit.
Introduce yourself, who you represent, and some of your experience that qualifies you to present this material.
In 1970 Polyguard Products produced our first below grade waterproofing membrane.
We continue to strive to be a leader in technology for water proofing solutions.
Course Title: INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
Course Number: POL07A

2. An American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education program
Approved Promotional Statement: InfoSpec is a registered provider with The American Institute Of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates Of Completion for non-AIA members available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA or Ron Blank & Associates of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
Approved Promotional Statement: InfoSpec is a registered provider with The American Institute Of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates Of Completion for non-AIA members available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA or Ron Blank & Associates of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

3. 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)
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4. Course Objectives After completing this course the participants
will have a better understanding of the
following:
Waterproofing Solutions that Protect the Owner’s Investment By…
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Protecting Your Concrete Floors And Walls
Preserving Structural Integrity
State the Learning Objectives for this presentation. See slide. Note that this educational program is designed to be an interactive program and as such we want to encourage audience participation. We will pose a series of questions throughout this presentation to encourage interaction. Suggestion: Use a flip chart to record architect responses to questions. Write one question on each sheet and record answers below.

5. “Do You Know Why Most Vapor Barriers Fail?”
Ask the participants “Do You Know Why Most Vapor Barriers Fail?”
The solutions available now extend beyond vapor barriers. Since vapor barriers have been the status quo for so long it is good to review common issues with them.

6. "85% of Vapor Barriers Fail"
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.
What do we mean ?
Did you know a vapor barrier on a commercial job may be as thin as the layer of poly placed under a house?
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.

7. 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:
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Failure is very common but often is not recorded because the damaged membrane is covered up so quickly.

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9. 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.
2. The committee does not agree on a solution.
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The reason they have a tough time agreeing on a solution is because until now there hasn’t been other good options.

10. The following slides include:
I. A definition of vapor barriers
II. 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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11. Typical Commercial Grade Vapor Barrier
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Typical Commercial Grade Vapor Barrier
Source: Portland Cement Association (#12958)

12. DEFINITION OF VAPOR BARRIERS
The industry uses various terms for vapor barriers:
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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Another common phrase is simply a piece of plastic laid on the ground.

13. 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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14. One Typical Vapor Barrier Configuration
Adapted from PCA Concrete Floors on Ground Engineering Bulletin 075, Fig. 3.2
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One Typical Vapor Barrier Configuration

15. Damage to flooring above the slab by moisture
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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Remember concerns now of moisture causing tile floors to come loose. Also causing gym floor problems. Also with the current mold issue the indoor air quality is coming into play. Some areas are having tough problems dealing with methyns and other types of gas.

16. PROPERTIES FOR COMMERCIAL GRADE VAPOR BARRIERS
In other words the puncture resistance rating for vapor barriers by ASTME 154 & ASTM1745 is so low there is little chance for protection of a abuse by foot traffic or puncture by almost anything on the slab grade.
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Note: Puncture resistance requirements are expressed in GRAMS, instead of pounds. (2200 grams = 4.85 pounds, 475 grams = 1.05 pounds)

17. Notice how thin this vapor barrier is
There are some films that are suitable for some jobs. Obviously moisture, gases, and interior air quality would need to be of minimum concern.
Notice how thin this vapor barrier is
Source: Portland Cement Association (#V2/144_5)

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The next slides should help us be reminded of what we are asking simple vapor barriers to protect against regular slab on grade construction. You should move through slides without a lot of discussion as these are self explanatory. This is where you show but don’t talk much and make up good time to go on through the presentation.
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: (#a00305)

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Rebar installation includes cutting, which creates both sparks and sharp edges.
Source: (#204602)

20. Rebar must be fastened at intersections to keep it evenly spaced.
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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:

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After rebar installation is complete, there are usually many areas where sharp edges touch the vapor barrier.
Source: (#a00306-section zoom)

22. There is also a lot of foot traffic on jobsites, as well as equipment.
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There is also a lot of foot traffic on jobsites, as well as equipment.
Source: Portland Cement Association (#82_5a)

23. Sometimes larger equipment is driven over the vapor barrier.
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Sometimes larger equipment is driven over the vapor barrier.
Source: (#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)

25. Vigorous tool use. Source: Portland Cement Association (Vol. 2 #34)
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Vigorous tool use.
Source: Portland Cement Association (Vol. 2 #34)

26. 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”.
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And describe chart
Sources: Wycotool (Vibrator Drawing) Vibco (Vibrator Specifications)

27. "Avoid use of stakes driven through vapor retarder"
If you haven't seen enough unintentional construction damage, we should mention intentional vapor barrier damage:
ASTM E , 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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Every job has people driving stales through the vapor barrier. The concrete association says it’s not good to allow the vapor barrier to bleed. Yet, there is often major disagreement between engineers concerning this.

28. Summary of the problem:
Increased concerns about vapor penetrating slabs
A. Moisture damages flooring
B. Toxic mold from moisture vapor
C. Chemical vapor intrusion
D. Lawsuit potential
The industry standard is Vapor Barriers made of polyethylene:
A. Thin
B. Industry standard for puncture resistance: so low that it is expressed in GRAMS
ASTM E 1643 states that polyethylene vapor barrier materials are highly vulnerable to construction damage.
The big problem is construction damage.
Walk through this slide. This is important to those that have slept on you so far in the presentation. Wake ‘em up again right here before you go further.

29. THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEM
Now we’ll show you new technology that corrects a lot of the problems we have seen.
Under-Slab Membrane

30. The Next Generation of Under-sealing Waterproofing Membranes
Presenter: Remember the beauty of this presentation is that the “ Underseal” products are named generically. So as you talk about each one you are actually getting to say the product names. Remember, not to call these Polyguard products, but refer to them as solutions.
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31. Problems: Sick Office Solutions: Happy Office
These Products Act As Barriers To:
Moisture/Water
Methane Gas
Radon Gas
Toxic Contaminants
Termites
Pesticides
Stress Cracks
The solution is a protection package.
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Below grade self-sealing membrane system with a level of protection never before available.

32. THE UNDER-SLAB MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE
Polyethylene
Rubberized Asphalt
Geo-textile Fabric
- Under Slab Membrane ( Hand out physical sample ). Break down the product by layer and thickness.
1. The poly is tough. It is also white in color which helps ease the application during the hot months.
2. The asphalt gives self-healing properties for puncture wounds and waterproofing mentality.
3. The fabric has been used in highway applications for years and is extremely tough and durable.
4. The concrete penetrates the fabric to create a 28 lb. psi pull adhesion. With compression by the weight of concrete, when the concrete cures the asphalt also gains adhesion directly to the slab.
5. The material is totally cured so there are no concerns about spraying chemicals in the air.
6. Typically this is used horizontally , but may also be used vertically for a stiffer wall support for uneven lagging or for shot-crete applications to help eliminate rebounding.
7. Also helps reduce cracking in the slab.
8. Remember you’re getting waterproofing and not just a vapor barrier.
9. A built in lap system on the side of the sheet reduces expensive labor and costly side lap tapes.
Reduces the amount and severity of cracking
-more facts

33. UNDERSLAB WATERPROOFING APPLICATION
Negative side water proofing- Underslab Waterproofing Membrane Describe image

34. UNDER SLAB APPLICATION
This has been dug out for a grade beam. This and the next two slides are pictures of the underslab membrane.
UNDER-SLAB MEMBRANE
20 Mil Vapor Barrier - 500% Extra Thickness for Protection
Stress Absorbing/Barrier Formulation
Geotextile Fabric for Mechanical Bond to Concrete

35. Underslab Membrane at a grade beam

36. Describe briefly the image

37. THE BLIND SIDE MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE
Polyethylene
Rubberized Asphalt
Geo-textile Fabric
– Blind Side Membrane is the little brother to underslab membrane. Typically for vertical negative side waterproofing. Walls need to be basically smooth. If not then it may be necessary to use the underslab material.
Break down the product by layer and mills.
2. Remind audience this is typically applied after the drain board and gains extra support by this. Therefore, this eliminates the need for a heavier piece and explains why you only have a four mill poly instead of a twenty mill poly as the underslab membrane does.
3. Obviously this also helps reduce unnecessary cost.
4. Built in lap system reduces labor and costly taping of side laps.

38. NEGATIVE SIDE MEMBRANE FOUNDATION WALL APPLICATION
BLIND SIDE MEMBRANE
WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
Negative side water proofing- BLIND SIDE Membrane
Describe image
Geotextile Fabric for Bond to Concrete
Stress Absorbing Barrier Formulation
High Density, High Strength Polyethylene

39. Blindside Membrane with Shot-crete
This is a shot-crete application.

40. Blindside Membrane
Blindside Membrane
Briefly describe

41. Blindside Membrane
Briefly describe

42. THE SPLIT SLAB MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE
20 mil. Polyethylene
Rubberized Asphalt
Product Detail 1 - Split Slab Membrane
This is used between two layers of concrete. Often seen in parking garages.
Break down the layers and mills.
The twenty mill of poly gives an extra toughness to help keep the membrane from getting torn up before it is covered with protection board and or drain board. May projects with typical 60 mill membranes get damaged. This extra protection also may help to reduce how thick a protection board is used to balance cost issues. The sheet is a white poly, which helps the ease of application in summer for handling.

43. 20 Mil Backing - 500% Extra Thickness for Protection
BETWEEN SLAB WATERPROOFING APPLICATION
Briefly describe
SPLIT SLAB MEMBRANE
20 Mil Backing - 500% Extra Thickness for Protection

44. Balcony application of Split Slab Membrane
This and the next slide are examples of split slab materials.
Balcony application
Balcony application of Split Slab Membrane

45. 1,100 penetrations detailed with 1- or 2-part liquid membrane
Briefly describe
Split Slab Membrane
1,100 penetrations detailed with
1- or 2-part liquid membrane

46. THE PROTECTED WALL MEMBRANE ACTS AS A BARRIER TO WATER & MOISTURE
20 mil. Polyethylene
Rubberized Asphalt
- PROTECTED WALL Membrane
Go over layers and mills.
This sheet has an advantage: it may be used in place of typical 60 mill sheet and a separate protection board.
The puncture resistance is far superior to 1/4” fan-fold protection board.
Eliminates the need for a worker to have to stand and hold protection board in place while the back-filling is going on.
Puts 20 mills on the exterior and the sheet won’t get torn up so easily by working crews before the backfill gets done.
Eliminates another step of labor putting up protection board and the problem of trying to keep the board in place.
Costs are similar between this new solution and the old method.

47. PROTECTED WALL MEMBRANE
VERTICAL WALL WATERPROOFING APPLICATION
Briefly describe
PROTECTED WALL MEMBRANE
Built-in Protection (Drainage Composite Optional)

48. Protected Wall Membrane
Briefly describe
Protected Wall Membrane

49. 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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This and the next two slides help show the mentality of the toughness and stress reduction in the new technology of solutions for under the slab and blind-side applications.

50. GUARDING TILE FROM STRESS FRACTURES
CERAMIC TILE
COMPONENTS Fabric-bond to Thinset Stress Absorbing Membrane
LATEX MODIFIED THINSET
ANTI-FRACTURE MEMBRANE
CONCRETE
Briefly describe
CRACK

51. FREEZE / THAW CYCLES
OVERLAY
OVERLAY
OLD CONCRETE SLAB
OLD CONCRETE SLAB
PAVEMENT BASE
PAVEMENT BASE
During cold weather, slabs contract away from each other.
In hot weather, slabs expand towards each other.
Briefly describe

52. IN SUMMARY: 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
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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53. Course Questions
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This concludes the continuing education course. The next 15 minutes will be focused on discussing the course material.
Please reserve any questions pertaining to specific products for after the conclusion of this course.

54. INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
THIS CONCLUDES:
INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit for HSW credit.
THIS CONCLUDES:
INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
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Course Title: INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS Course Number: POL07A