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TYPE B WATER PROOFING SYSTEMS
Defined in the BS8102:2009 as an ‘integral protection’ – Type B waterproofing systems are those where the structure itself is integrally waterproof and the primary resistance against water ingress. These structures are generally made of high grade concrete with reinforcement fabric or additives, which will help reduce water ingress through cracks etc… in conjunction with water bars and water stops at joints and junctions.
Hydrophillic and hydrophobic grouts and epoxies, and other injectable sealants which are typically used for the remediation of water ingress through cracks are also considered Type B Waterproofing Systems as they become ‘integrally part of the structure’.
Type B systems are typically applied as:
- Additives to the concrete such as crystallines or cementitious powders
- Waterbars, waterstops and waterplugs
- Injectable grouts and epoxies
TYPE B WATERPROOFING CASE STUDY
Multi-Level Luxury Beach House – Marine Parade, Miami QLD
This luxury beach house was designed with essentially a ‘zero boundary’ pile construction basement. To ensure the waterproofing of the basement several different waterproofing systems were installed, including bentonite sheeting, swellable water stops and concrete waterproof additives.
For the basement works we specified and installed the following elements:
- Underslab bentonite sheet membrane
- ‘Sandwiched’ bentonite sheet membrane
- Installation of waterstops where required
- Waterproofing Admix concrete additives to shotcrete and slabs
- Detailing all joints and junctions using
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Whether protecting your home, improving the usability of your space, or addressing ongoing moisture issues, Dryspace provides solutions you can rely on.
What sets us apart is our commitment to a considered, methodical approach. Drawing on decades of industry experience, we design tailored systems and take full responsibility for every stage of the process—from initial assessment and technical design through to installation—ensuring consistent quality and reliable outcomes.
Here’s what one happy customer had to say:
“They had the right solution to fix our basement we’d been struggling with for years. They used new technologies to move the water away and keep it away, instead of just pushing it elsewhere to cause another problem. My only complaint is that I didn’t use them earlier.”
