WP Inground Works

Waterproofing of building works that are in contact with soil requires careful consideration. In most cases, there is little opportunity to access the works after the area is backfilled and completed due to dewatering/enormous costs associated wit...

1.1 There are 2 different categories of in ground works and 4 different scenarios/risk categories (in order of importance – 1= most risk, 4 = least risk); 1.1.1 WATER RETAINING STRUCTURES a. Waterproofing of ground & water retention wall...

2.1 Waterproofing selection will be from the below suppliers unless authorised by the Team leader. • Chemind – 07 32555755 www.chemind.com.au • Sika – 07 36339222 https://aus.sika.com/ • Parchem – 07 39022300 www.parchem.com.au • ...

3.1 PLANTERS 3.1.1 Planter boxes will not be constructed adjacent to habitable areas without a waterproofed secondary cavity wall between the planter and wall of the building. The cavity wall flashing will be chased into the wall and extend ov...

4.1 Ensure minimum 100mm falls are planned as per AS4654.2 and complies to AS1428.1 in relation to maximum falls. 4.2 Testing of waterproofing membranes prior to stopping dewatering and/or backfilling is to be completed using Micrometre and Po...

5.1 Waterproofing warranties are typically written such that there is very little chance of a claim being recognised and if it is – it is limited to minor repair wor They typically do not cover CONSEQUENTIAL loss. They will fix the membrane, but...

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