Hello everyone,
We ordered a garage that is partially built about halfway below ground level on one side. This has been fully accounted for structurally. However, the offer specified that the waterproofing must be done by the builder. I have never done this before or dealt with it, but is it really that difficult? According to the description (see text below), a bitumen coating seems to be sufficient. Does any preparatory work need to be done beforehand? Are there better options? Ideally, I want to never have to deal with it again 🙂
“The concrete wall surfaces are untreated (smooth formwork finish) and must be waterproofed against soil moisture on site with a suitable bitumen thick coating.
If more than just ground moisture is expected, on-site waterproofing of the surfaces and joints must be carried out using bitumen torch-on membrane or EPDM membrane.
The waterproofed areas must then be protected with a suitable separating layer to prevent damage.
The builder is responsible for ensuring unrestricted drainage of water in the surrounding soil.”
Thank you very much
We ordered a garage that is partially built about halfway below ground level on one side. This has been fully accounted for structurally. However, the offer specified that the waterproofing must be done by the builder. I have never done this before or dealt with it, but is it really that difficult? According to the description (see text below), a bitumen coating seems to be sufficient. Does any preparatory work need to be done beforehand? Are there better options? Ideally, I want to never have to deal with it again 🙂
“The concrete wall surfaces are untreated (smooth formwork finish) and must be waterproofed against soil moisture on site with a suitable bitumen thick coating.
If more than just ground moisture is expected, on-site waterproofing of the surfaces and joints must be carried out using bitumen torch-on membrane or EPDM membrane.
The waterproofed areas must then be protected with a suitable separating layer to prevent damage.
The builder is responsible for ensuring unrestricted drainage of water in the surrounding soil.”
Thank you very much
W
WilderSueden26 Oct 2022 10:40Bauenaberwie schrieb:
That’s exactly the question. It probably doesn’t cost a fortune, so the question is: who is the right contact here? Roofer?The structural builder should be able to handle that. Basements are generally located underground.kati1337 schrieb:
I officially admit that I watch trash TV, but I have seen enough episodes of "Pfusch am Bau" ("Botched Construction") to never consider attempting waterproofing against the ground myself.It’s like reading a tabloid every day, then watching crime shows in the evening, and afterwards being too afraid to leave the house 😉
Actually, the task itself isn’t complicated, and the solution has already been described....
netuser schrieb:
It’s like reading a sensational tabloid every day, then watching crime dramas in the evening and being too scared to leave the house afterward 😉
Actually, there’s nothing complicated about the task, and the solution has already been explained.... But, but...
in that show there’s always mold in the basement because the waterproofing is always done completely wrong! 😀
But you’re right. I probably shouldn’t watch that nonsense at all, especially not while we’re building. It just makes you nervous.
Although I usually get the most entertainment value from the homeowners. Some of them really make me wonder, “How can someone be that clueless?” 😀
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