Integral Waterproofing Compound
An admixture dosed into the concrete or mortar mix by weight against cement content, reducing the permeability of the hardened material.
On an actual building
It improves the concrete itself rather than coating it, which is why it is specified alongside a membrane on water-retaining and below-grade structures.
What we most often have to correct
That it is a standalone waterproofing system. It lowers permeability; it does not bridge a crack or seal a construction joint.
Terms that come up alongside this one
- Crystalline Waterproofing
A cementitious system carrying reactive chemicals that penetrate concrete and grow insoluble crystals within its capillary pores, blocking water paths inside the material..
- Water Stop
A PVC strip or swellable hydrophilic profile cast into a construction joint to block water travelling along it.
- Curing
Keeping cementitious material adequately moist and at a suitable temperature while it hydrates and develops strength and impermeability..
Integral Waterproofing Compound — questions we get asked
What does integral waterproofing compound mean in waterproofing?
An admixture dosed into the concrete or mortar mix by weight against cement content, reducing the permeability of the hardened material.
Why does integral waterproofing compound matter on a real project?
It improves the concrete itself rather than coating it, which is why it is specified alongside a membrane on water-retaining and below-grade structures.
What do people commonly get wrong about integral waterproofing compound?
That it is a standalone waterproofing system. It lowers permeability; it does not bridge a crack or seal a construction joint.
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