In basements built as curtain concrete or masonry walls, dampness and even water leakage problems may occur in the walls and floors over time due to insulation application that was not carried out during the construction of the building or due to incorrect or incomplete insulation application. The problem, which will increase during the winter months and the rainy season, causes corrosion of iron reinforcements, blistering of paint and other coatings on the surfaces, and has negative consequences especially in terms of health.
In this case, if water insulation can be done in the positive direction, it should be prevented in this direction, if not, it should be prevented by the application of negative pressure resistant waterproofing on the basement walls and floors.
Methods to be used in Negative Water Isolation
Crystallized Instant Water Stop (Water Stop)
It is a waterproofing material that penetrates into the concrete, can be applied on damp surfaces, protects the concrete and reinforcement from the corrosive effects of water, has carbonic braking properties, is resistant to high hydrostatic pressure, can be applied vertically and horizontally to stop water leaking from cracks and gaps, and can remain active continuously. Crystallized waterproofing material used for waterproofing foundations, basements, elevator cavities and pits, retaining walls in external and internal applications. Protects concrete against the harmful effects of water. Slows down the hydration process and reduces the formation of shrinkage cracks. The mixture prepared by mixing with water reacts with the free lime particles in the concrete structure to which it is applied, produces crystals and provides waterproofing by penetrating the concrete structure. It is used in waterproofing of drinking water tanks, water tanks, water treatment plants, garages, tunnels, subways. It is used externally in pools, building facades and under foundation waterproofing. Injection
In most of the buildings, water leaks occur in both underground and above ground concrete structural elements as a result of mistakes made in waterproofing during the planning or application phase. Water leaking gaps and cracks cause problems such as damp floors and surfaces, water permeable joints. The solution of these problems requires good planning, correct material selection and expert application experience. It is ensured by waterproofing with injection method according to the characteristics, dimensions, damage status, the way it is affected by water and other special conditions of the building elements. Ground and surface reinforcement of wet or water-bearing rocks Providing waterproofing by sealing leaks, cracks and gaps in floors, walls, curtains or well walls Repair of structures such as tunnels and canals Reinforcement of cracks in columns, beams and curtains in reinforced concrete structures Ensuring water tightness in elevator wells Injection Resin
It is a very fast setting polyurethane injection material for reinforcing the bearing areas in underground structures, especially against high pressure water by waterproofing. Injection Gel
It is a stabilized acrylic gel injection resin material that can be applied in humid and wet environments, has high reactive and reversible swelling capacity, freezing and chemical resistance, non-corrosive cracks, gaps and joints, and is applied for structural repair and safe waterproofing of all structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is basement waterproofing done?
The increase in the water level during the winter months and the problem that will increase during the rainy season cause corrosion of iron reinforcements, blistering of paint and other coatings on the surfaces, as well as negative consequences, especially in terms of health. In this case, first of all, if positive water insulation can be done in this direction, if not, it should be prevented by the application of negative pressure resistant waterproofing on the basement walls and floors.
