Waterproofing

It’s All AboutIt’s All Aboutthe the SystemSystem

presented by:presented by:

Ron Jackson, F.E.Ron Jackson, F.E.Fenestration Analysis & Design, LLCFenestration Analysis & Design, LLC

350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508N350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508NWashington, D.C. 20024Washington, D.C. 20024

Waterproofing:Waterproofing:

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

NecessaryNecessary The basic function of the building envelope The basic function of the building envelope

is to protect interior spaces from the is to protect interior spaces from the surrounding environment.surrounding environment.

Water penetration is a big threat to the Water penetration is a big threat to the structural integrity and performance of the structural integrity and performance of the building envelope.building envelope.

Today's SpecificationsToday's SpecificationsCall for High PerformanceCall for High Performancefrom Windows and Doorsfrom Windows and Doors

Yet water infiltration occurs Yet water infiltration occurs most often because of the most often because of the installationinstallation..

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

AnticipatingAnticipating How water can get into the buildingHow water can get into the building

What it does once insideWhat it does once inside

How to get it out efficientlyHow to get it out efficiently

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

UnderstandingUnderstanding The potential for water infiltrationThe potential for water infiltration

How windows and doors interface with the wallsHow windows and doors interface with the walls

Proper application of tape and membrane Proper application of tape and membrane systemssystems

Compatible products can create a System to Compatible products can create a System to control watercontrol water

Sealing of the wall system is criticalSealing of the wall system is critical

Know the ZonesKnow the Zones

Wet ZoneWet Zone

Dry ZoneDry Zone

Drainage PlaneDrainage Plane

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

SpecifyingSpecifying Tape and membrane systemsTape and membrane systems

FlashingsFlashings

Sealing systemsSealing systems

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

SpecifyingSpecifying Windows and doors with tested water Windows and doors with tested water

resistanceresistance

Subsills and trim compatible with the Subsills and trim compatible with the windows and doorswindows and doors

Installation details that ensure high Installation details that ensure high resistance to water infiltrationresistance to water infiltration

Waterproofing isWaterproofing is

CommunicatingCommunicating Emphasize the importance of a water Emphasize the importance of a water

management Systemmanagement System

Provide guidance and documentation to Provide guidance and documentation to ensure proper installationensure proper installation

Field test an installed sample of the Field test an installed sample of the System before construction startsSystem before construction starts

Waterproofing isWaterproofing isField TestingField Testing

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Secrets for Successful Secrets for Successful WaterproofingWaterproofing

Insist on compatible productsInsist on compatible products

Know the components of your SystemKnow the components of your System

Know how your System interfaces with Know how your System interfaces with wall componentswall components

Do not bet on any single element workingDo not bet on any single element working

Understand the consequences of failureUnderstand the consequences of failure

Anticipate incorrect installationsAnticipate incorrect installations

When it comes toWhen it comes to Waterproofing...Waterproofing...

Remember:Remember:

It's All AboutIt's All Aboutthe the System!System!

Thank You.Thank You.

Ron Jackson, F.E.Ron Jackson, F.E.Fenestration Analysis & Design, LLCFenestration Analysis & Design, LLC

350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508N350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508NWashington, D.C. 20024Washington, D.C. 20024