UNDERGROUND WATERPROOFING

In order for the underground parts of buildings to be used for various purposes, they must be protected against moisture and water ingress. In modern construction, increasing attention is being paid to underground sections of buildings, especially in cases where completely dry rooms are required.

The nature of water in the soil can vary depending on the impermeability and water-retaining capacity of the terrain. The following types of water in the soil are distinguished:

  • Groundwater

  • Collected (retained) water

  • Capillary water

  • Seepage water

  • Adhesion water

  • Adsorption water

In principle, depending on the type of water the structure is being protected from, three basic groups of waterproofing systems are differentiated:

  • Waterproofing systems against moisture

  • Waterproofing systems against moisture and non-pressurized water

  • Waterproofing systems against pressurized water

Waterproofing of underground building sections can be executed using the following technical solutions:

  1. Bituminous waterproofing

  2. Waterproofing (synthetic) membranes

  3. Crystalline coatings (penetrants)

  4. Concrete additives for waterproofing

Bituminous Waterproofing

This type of waterproofing was used on the following projects: “MTU Maintenance Serbia” , “ Judicial Authorities Building in Kragujevac”.

Synthetic (PVC) Membranes

This type of waterproofing was used on the following project: “Private House on Avala.”

Crystalline Coatings (Penetrants)

This type of waterproofing was used on the following project: “ Judicial Authorities Building in Kragujevac”.

Concrete Additives and Waterproofing Strips

This type of waterproofing was used on the following projects: “Belgrade Waterfront Plot 21”, “ Uzor Promet – Vojvođanska”.