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Types of Waterproofing
Type 1: Conventional Method
Traditiional Application
Topical Application
Custom RedGuard
Mapei Aqua Defense
(Scientists:..., 2014)
KERDI Board
KERDI Accessories
Convential Method
Traditional
1. Frame and Studs
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Traditional
1. Frame and Studs
2. Moisture barrier
plastic sheet
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Traditional
1. Frame and Studs
2. Moisture barrier: plastic
sheet, nailed to the studs
3. Substrate:
cement backerboard
doesnt disintegrate when
wet
formed of lightweight
concrete or a concrete-
based fiber
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Topical
1. Frame and Studs
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Topical
1. Frame and Studs
2. Substrate
Cement Backerboard
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Topical
1. Frame and Studs
2. Substrate
Cement Backerboard
3. Moisture Barrier
Topical Membrane
*video*
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Traditional vs. Topical
(Roger, 2014)
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Products
Traditional:
4-6 mil plastic covering the studs
plastic can be replaced by roofing felt
Topical:
3 different types of waterproofing membrane
work the same way
Tiles are installed the same way
Difference:
installed differently
Require various Skill Level
Time of instal varies
Difference in price
Convential Method
Topical Products
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Topical Products
(Roger, 2014)
Convential Method
Topical Products
Liquid Membrane Method: REDGARD
A ready-to-use elastomeric waterproofing membrane
Creates a continuous waterproofing barrier without
fabric
Reduces crack transmission in tile and stone floors.
It bonds directly to various materials
Ready to use Can be applied using a paint brush,
paint roller, trowel or an airless sprayer
Quick dry formula
Custom, (2014)
Custom, (2014)
Beatsons, (2012)
Greens-Garbage, (2014)
Custom, (2012)
Custom, (2014)
Dadka, (2012)
Barcelo, (n.d)
Custom, (2014)
Nancy, (2014)
Custom, (2014)
Mapei, (2012)
Beatsons, (2012)
Screwfix, (2012)
WikiHow, (n.d)
WikiHow, (n.d)
WikiHow, (n.d)
Custom, (2014)
Edilportale, (2014)
Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-ST tray
sloped shower tray
lightweight polystyrene
mortar-free shower receptors
eliminates the need to build a mortar bed
This product requires no special disposal
and can be recycled
available in 4 sizes
can be cut to size
No CFCs or HCFCs are present
Schluter Systems L.P, (2014)
Custom, (2014)
Schluter-KERDI-BAND
polyethylene waterproofing strip
seals KERDI seams and floor/wall transitions
Drains
Taditional
Has 3 seperate pieces & 2 inlets for water
-Hole at the top and weepholes further down
-Weephole would allow the water to get beneath the
*Video*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg0w3lP3nFU
Shower Floors
Taditional
1. Stud/Joist or Concrete
2. Substrate #1: Plywood
-wood vs. concrete: waterproofed the same
3. Substrate #2: Deck Mud
-Helps create the slop towards the drain
-Very similar to concrete, just more sand
-Has the same properties as cement backerboard
4. Waterproofing membrane
-rubber pvc or cpe liner (thick rubber)
5. Tile substrate: Deck Mud (Final Slope)
6. Tile
(Mike, 2006)
Shower Floors
Topical: Sheet
Sheet:
1. Stud/Joist or Concrete
2. Substrate #1: Plywood
-wood vs. concrete: waterproofed the same
3. Substrate #2: Deck Mud
4. Moisture Barrier
-Sheet Membrane
-Installed with Thinset
5. Tile
Comparision
Traditional Method
Cement Board
Time
Varied based on
Varied based on
manufaturing instructions manufaturing instructions
Skill
Cost
Topical Method
sheet topical membrane
Varied based on
manufaturing instructions
Product must be fully cured
Higher/Trained skill level
Low Skill Level
(Measure, cut, proper instal- Applied w/ Paint brush or
lation)
roller, Trowel or Sprayer
Shluter-KERDI Method
Kerdi Board
Once installed
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