Publication
Waterproofing Penetrations 102
December 19, 2024
The first article of the Waterproofing Penetrations titled article “Waterproofing Penetrations 101”, published in Building Enclosure established three general guidelines for adjusting penetrations to achieve a watertight seal. The three general guidelines are:
- Guideline #1 – Clear Spacing
- Guideline #2 – Watertight
- Guideline #3 – Sound and Solid
But what if certain penetrations cannot be adjusted to have clear spacing, must be fireproofed, or are hot or cold pipes that exceed the waterproofing membrane’s service temperature? When these situations arise, designers and contractors should review the following waterproofing strategies in order of least to most complex:
- Utilize early design coordination and collaboration with contractors
- Add an intermediary material as a workaround.
- Change the environmental exposure.
Publisher
Building Enclosure Magazine