PROTECT YOUR
BELOW GRADE SURFACE
ETHOS CLASSICAL
This building’s south wall was built with defective below-grade waterproofing on its outside face – and then backfilled. Once the wall started leaking, the challenge was to determine how to effectively stop water from entering the building, without having to remove all of the landscaping & backfill against that wall in order to re-waterproof it.
BMW DISTRIBUTION CENTER
The challenge for designers in this BMW construction project encompassed finding the most efficient waterproofing method for the expansive warehouse and covered parking facilities. Speed of application was crucial to maintain the construction schedule for this large-scale project, while ensuring enduring protection from the elements. Despite considering alternatives from competitors like Pentens and Penetron, the TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing System was chosen for its long-term effectiveness. Leveraging EMSS subsurface waterproofing technology, the system forms a waterproofing gel within the concrete matrix, ensuring durability over time. Its rapid application speed further facilitated timely project completion, supporting BMW's expansion efforts across multiple regions and generating employment opportunities.
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL
When this 185,000 sq.ft. health center complex was originally constructed, the first floor was designed & built several feet above the ground in order to form a mechanical chase. Neither a vapor barrier, nor insulation was installed on the bottom side of the raised concrete slab (which also doubles as the first floor of the complex). As a result of the normal weather conditions in southeast Florida; the hot humid air on the underside of the slab interacted with the cold air-conditioning on the topside of the slab, resulting in moisture condensation occurring in the concrete slab, which ultimately caused mold to grow in the hospital.
PRMI Building
The challenge on this project was to find the optimal solution for long-term waterproofing of a new concrete building, encompassing protection for below-grade walls, concrete planters, and an exposed balcony deck. Typically, competition for such projects involves sheet waterproofing products for below-grade walls and planters, along with trafficable liquid coatings for balconies. Our solution, the TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing Agent, proved versatile, providing comprehensive protection for all areas of the structure, including the balcony deck on the 4th floor above the East Entrance. By opting for the spray-applied TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing System, the owner achieved several benefits: ensured full waterproofing protection for the concrete structure's lifespan, prevented corrosion of steel reinforcement, maintained construction schedule efficiency, saved costs, and secured a 15-year Labor & Material Warranty from Alchemco. The waterproofing phase of the project proceeded smoothly, with the rapid application contributing to keeping the overall construction pace ahead of schedule.
CLUB SPACE
The project's challenge involved halting groundwater from seeping through existing below-grade walls, which was causing interior water intrusion due to faulty exterior waterproofing. Typically, competitors would use a slow and costly crystalline slurry applied internally to prevent water entry. However, a more effective solution was found using the subsurface TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing System alongside DuraTite Mlastic flashing material. This innovative approach involved spray-applying TC 2500 to create a waterproof gel inside the wall, supplemented by Mlastic at angle changes. The results were outstanding, swiftly resolving the water intrusion issue to the owner's complete satisfaction.