The Importance of Waterproofing in Building Construction

Waterproofing is essentially a process that prevents water from penetrating a structure. Waterproofing is typically done in layers and stages to create multiple barriers that prevent water from penetrating the system.

Fremont, CA: Waterproofing a structure involves the use of membranes and coatings to protect the contents beneath or within it and the structural integrity. Creating a "Building Envelope" results from a series of such stages. As a result, the compatibility of materials, their interactions, and the connections of building enclosures contribute to a building's performance.

This performance is hampered most by outdoor weathering factors: rainwater and site drainage. Thus, the correct application of a waterproofing system can protect a structure from weather, seepages from the ground, and vertical water travel. Modern waterproofing systems address sustainable architecture by taking a dual approach to its application at the source. Various and specific coats with specific chemical proportions allow the process to multitask with ease. Because of the materials used in the process, there is a similar energy conservation effect.