Here’s What You Need To Know About Building Waterproofing in Toronto and Membranes

The best building waterproofing in Toronto membranes have three different characteristics. They are elastic, tear resistant and flexible. There is a simple reason. The best of these products will be able to stretch over any cracks and move slightly with the structure.

There are a variety of different products to choose from. Here’s what you need to know to make the right selection for your commercial needs.

The right waterproofing membrane should have these properties:

• Strength. We have already mentioned that good membranes need to be flexible. That doesn’t mean they should sacrifice strength. A good membrane needs to be tear resistant. Sheet based products are usually strong and durable since they come in rolls. They generally stick to the substrate underneath  by heating the tar-based adhesive.
• A Good UV Rating. Even after the project is finished, a building waterproofing in Toronto job might be exposed to the sun. That’s why a good membrane needs to be UV resistant. This is especially true when they are used for roof and external wall projects.  The UV rating  should be able to resist long-term exposure and work with joint cladding systems.
• Along with being stretchy, membranes also need to be durable which means puncture resistant. That helps any construction project keep repair and labor costs down. They also need to be good at cinching and sealing around different fasteners. That reduces the need for any extra sealants.
• Water Resistance. Because these can be used under and around the sides of basements as well as other commercial areas, membranes need to be water resistant. Good products also need to repel any water that comes in contact with a roof or cladding.

One of the bigger challenges in building construction is waterproofing flat terraces and roofs. With these structures, water can’t run off the surface quickly since there’s no slope. The best solution here is a  waterproofing  membrane that’s laid on top of the foundational slab.

Either a sheet based waterproofing membrane or a liquid applied product works in these situations. The liquid options are considered superior in some scenarios because they are joint free. However, they need to be applied at just the proper thickness so they don’t break.

Get in touch with us today with any questions you have about building waterproofing in Toronto techniques. Call 416-836-5253