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VERTICAL 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.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
The $77 million mixed-use development project, completed in 2007, faced the challenge of effectively waterproofing the 8-story vertical walls surrounding the central court/pool area. The University sought long-term protection for these exposed concrete surfaces in Pennsylvania's unpredictable weather without altering their appearance. While spray-applied concrete sealers like silane or siloxane were considered, they offered only limited protection and would require frequent reapplications. Other waterproofing options risked changing the concrete's appearance. Ultimately, the decision was made to use the TechCrete 2500 Waterproofing System. This solution, renowned for its fast application, sub-surface gel forming membrane, cost-effectiveness, and proven performance spanning nearly five decades globally, provided the best value and solution for the project's waterproofing needs while preserving the concrete's aesthetics.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY JAIL
The challenges for this project included having to work on a high security building (accompanied by guards), with certain areas where special precautions had to be taken for security reasons. Aside from some caulk joints and mortar joints that had to be repaired, the biggest challenge was accessing the sides of 80’ foot high buildings. Using a manlift and scaffolding limited the number of people that could do the application, which slowed the application down a little more than it would normally take.
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.