SECTION 07150

DAMPPROOFING
1. PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A.

Bituminous dampproofing over surfaces of:

1.

Structural concrete surfaces

2.

Non-structural concrete surfaces

below grade as indicated on Drawings and as specified

in this section.
1.02 REFERENCES
A.

B.

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM E 96

Standard Method of Test for Water Vapor

Transmission of Materials

ASTM

Test Method for Water Vapor Retarders Used

in Contact with Earth under Concrete
Slabs, on walls, or as Ground Cover

E 154

BSI - British Standards Institution

BS 5493

Code of Practice for Protective Coating of

Iron
and
Steel
structures
against
Corrosion

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A.

Product Data and Samples: Submit manufacturer's product

samples and technical data including the application
instructions and recommendations for each dampproofing
material required.

1.04 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A.

Deliver materials in manufacturer's unopened, labeled

containers,and comply with the manufacturer's storage,
handling, application and protection requirements.

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 DAMPPROOFING MATERIAL
A.

Vertical and Horizontal Dampproofing for Concrete and

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Masonry Work below Grade:

1.

Dampproofing
following:

shall

be

in

accordance

with

the

a.

Construction: A high quality, cold applied

fibered dampproofing coating formulated with
a combination of selected bitumens emulsified
with water having a minimum bitumen content
of 60 percent and in conformance with ASTM D
1227 - type II, recommended for below grade
exterior
applications
where
shown
on
Drawings.

b.

Application:
2
coats
unless
recommended by the manufacturer.

c.

Dry Film Thickness: 0.6 mm for 2 coats, unless

otherwise recommended by the manufacturer.

otherwise

2.02 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A.

Primers: Where required, provide the type of primer as

recommended by the dampproofing material manufacturer.

B.

Protection Board: Provide 3 mm

thick multilayer pressure bonded board with asphaltic impregnation
as a protection for the
waterproofing where
shown
on
the Drawings.

C.

Vapor Barrier: Polyethylene sheeting conforming to ASTM

D 4397, minimum 200 microns thick having a vapor
permeance
rating
not exceeding
0.063 perms, and
shall be laid with 300 mm overlapping.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION OF SUBSTRATE
A.

Clean
substrate
of
projections
and
detrimental
to
the
work.
Comply
recommendations of materials manufacturer.

substances
with
the

B.

Do not allow liquid and mastic compounds to enter and

clog drains and conductors.
Prevent spillage and
migration onto other surfaces of work by masking or
otherwise protecting adjoining work.

3.02 APPLICATION
A.

General: Comply with the manufacturer's instructions,

except where more stringent requirements are shown or
specified
and
except
where
project
conditions
require
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extra precautions or provisions to ensure

satisfactory performance of work.
B.

Extend vertical dampproofing down walls from finishes

grade line to top of footing, extend over top of
footing
and turn down minimum
of 150 mm over
outside
face
of
footing.
Extend
300
mm
onto
intersecting walls and footings but do not extend onto
surfaces which will be exposed to view when project is
completed.

C.

Surface must be thoroughly cleaned and free from

dirt, debris, loose gravel, scale and dry. Prime the
surfaces with
manufacturer's
standard
primer
as
per recommendation
and allow to cure to tack free.

D.

Apply two coat of liquid dampproofing material by

brushing with a minimum dry film thickness of that
specified
in
this
section
unless
otherwise
recommended by the manufacturer.

E.

Allow time for complete drying between the different

coats.
END OF SECTION

Dampproofing

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