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Scudo system: waterproofing complex foundations with revolutionary paste.
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- Complex waterproofing concrete foundation restoration in West Vancouver
- Contractor opened a foot on top of soil and find just a tar paint on concrete.
Complex waterproofing concrete foundation restoration in West Vancouver
The water was coming through concrete at the corners of the steps where it’s meeting the granite side wall. Building it’s located on the hill/mountain in West Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) and ground water circulates under as the mountain has a lot of this. This was a typical complex waterproofing concrete foundation restoration.
Contractor opened a foot on top of soil and find just a tar paint on concrete.
As professional builders know, tar paint alone isn’t capable to stop water penetration on building foundations.
In addition, the area to waterproof was positioned in a difficult location with plenty of pipes going out from the side wall.
With a so complex shape to protect and so many pipes to waterproof, using the standard bituminous membrane (rolls) was impossible and time consuming.
For the reason above, the contractor decided to apply the waterproofing foundation paste named Scudo System, an innovative waterproofing paste easy applicable with trowel also on complex shapes.
Scudo System was ready to use, resistant to punching and its application didn’t need the expensive and time consuming use of primers or nets. 1 coat only!
The below pictures show the original problem and how the foundation waterproofing paste was applied on the side walls to stop penetrating water.
Pictures below show the actual situation and the final results.
For more details about this innovative product , please check the product page: Versatile Waterproofing Foundation Paste
Now available also in Canada and USA!
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is tar paint insufficient for foundation waterproofing? As experienced builders know, tar paint alone is not capable of stopping water penetration on concrete foundations, especially in high groundwater areas like West Vancouver.
Why was a standard bituminous membrane (rolls) unsuitable for this project? The location was extremely difficult, with many pipes protruding from the side wall. Using standard rolls on such complex shapes would have been nearly impossible and extremely time-consuming.
What are the main advantages of using Scudo System? Scudo System is a revolutionary, ready-to-use paste that is easy to apply with a trowel. It is resistant to punching and does not require expensive, time-consuming primers or reinforcement nets.
How many coats are needed for a successful application? Unlike traditional methods, Scudo System is highly efficient and requires only 1 coat to protect complex foundation shapes and stop water penetration.
