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De-Risking Basement Waterproofing

And the significance of BS8102:2022 for the Australasian construction industry

Sub-grade structural waterproofing has become a serious issue in the Australasian construction industry. This article does not pretend to be a definitive or exhaustive dissertation...

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How MARKHAM overcame the failure of a basement tanking system.

The Challenge At Christchurch University in 1998, the tanking system in the basement of the eight-storey Maths & Science Building had failed. Groundwater levels were...

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Moisture control is necessary within concrete

Challenges: Waterproofing membrane failure.

Why is moisture so important to control?

Here are a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control is fundamental to...

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Death of the Wet Wall Basement?

So what's the problem here?

What is a wet wall basement? As you’re probably aware, “wet wall” basements are designed on the basis that water is a managed part of...

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What Can We Do for the Concrete in Hospitals?

We need to think about the concrete's health!

There are 2 risks for hospitals when it comes to flooring over concrete: – Biofluid contamination causes irremovable bacterial odours – Concrete moisture damages the flooring The possibility...

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CONQORing Water Seepage in Concrete

Concrete structures below ground are vulnerable to water seepage

When concrete is used to line an aperture in the ground, there will be the risk of moisture penetration and water seepage – depending on...

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Stop Water with CONQOR Waterstop!

Our waterstop gasket with a difference!

Does it ever strike you how many insignificant but crucial parts are involved in construction? So many construction items go unseen, unsung and unthought of...

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Challenges: Waterproofing concrete structures?

Let's talk.

Of course, concrete will withstand water exposure. After all, concrete’s innate durability is one of the reasons the material is used so extensively in construction....

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5 Reasons Why…

...you should choose concrete hydrogels for construction

So you’ve heard about concrete hydrogel treatments? Maybe you’re interested in what they can do for concrete permeability or remediation. But you haven’t seen any...

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Moisture control is necessary within concrete

Is moisture disrupting your waterproofing membrane?

Why is moisture so important to control?

Here are a few commonly known facts about concrete and moisture. Water is an essential ingredient of concrete. Hydration and evaporation control is fundamental to...

Read More.

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