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PRODUCT MANUAL<br />
55 WWAATTEERR//DDAAMMPP--PPRROOOOFFIINNGG<br />
When the <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> <strong>Building</strong> System is used for below grade occupied areas or connected to these areas in soils prone<br />
to water saturation and the presence of hydrostatic pressure, the application of exterior waterproofing is necessary.<br />
In addition, always ensure that below grade <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> walls are not subject to excessive hydrostatic pressure by<br />
following usual and customary building practices, including but not limited to:<br />
• Proper collection and diversion of rainwater from roofs and surrounding areas.<br />
• Proper construction of footing drains, with rated piping, drainage materials and filter fabric.<br />
• Proper grading of soils away from the building.<br />
• Use of rated free draining backfill material with known flow rates.<br />
• Proper compaction methods during backfill to prevent settling after the fact.<br />
Membrane-type waterproofing products are available as self-adhesive “peel and stick” type (recommended), roll-on, or<br />
spray-on type. Spray-on or roll-on membranes may not adequately bridge joints and other gaps in the foam, unless rated<br />
to do so. <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> recommends the use of self-adhesive membranes in almost every instance where hydrostatic<br />
pressure is ever likely to occur. In addition, <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> recommends a drainage/protection board layer to adequately<br />
drain the soil, and to protect the membrane from backfill materials.<br />
For soil conditions that are never prone to saturation by water and the resulting hydrostatic pressure, damp-proofing<br />
measures may be adequate. <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> recommends the use of a drainage/protection board layer to isolate the wall<br />
from any potential ground water or run off. A spray-on or roll-on water based emulsion can be used in this case, but must<br />
be compatible with EPS foam and adequately bridge joints and other gaps in the foam. No petroleum based<br />
compounds can be used. Consult the manufacturer of the damp-proofing agent to determine its compatibility with EPS<br />
and ICFs.<br />
Below is a list of readily available water- and damp-proofing products. Check for compatibility of the product and warranty<br />
availability with the manufacturer of that product prior to applying it to the <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> Panels. <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> <strong>Building</strong><br />
<strong>Systems</strong> does not extend any warranties on the waterproofing abilities of the <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Lock</strong> system.<br />
Water/Damp-Proofing – Recommended Products<br />
PRODUCT NAME MANUFACTURER TYPE APPLICATION<br />
Blueskin WP-200 BAKOR 604-533-2608<br />
19914 68 th Avenue<br />
Langley, BC<br />
Colphene ICF Soprema Inc. 604-522-3944<br />
450 Derwent Place<br />
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Y9<br />
Jiffy Seal<br />
140/160<br />
Bituthene 4000<br />
Bituthene 3000<br />
Melrol<br />
Melgard<br />
Protecto Wrap Co. 800-759-9727 or<br />
2255 S Delware 383-777-3001<br />
Denver, CO 80223<br />
W.R. Grace & Co. 617-876-1400<br />
62 Whitmore Ave.<br />
Cambridge, MA 02140<br />
W.R. Meadows Co. 708-683-4500<br />
PO Box 543<br />
Legion, IL 60121<br />
Delta-MS Clear Cosella-Dörken Products, Inc.<br />
4655 Delta Way<br />
Beamsville, ON L0R 1B4<br />
888-444-5824<br />
System Platon Big ‘O’ Inc.<br />
Exeter, ON<br />
800-265-7622<br />
Waterproofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Waterproofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Waterproofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Waterproofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Waterproofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Drainage<br />
Board<br />
Damp-proofing<br />
Membrane<br />
Self-Adhesive<br />
Self-Adhesive<br />
Self-Adhesive<br />
Self-Adhesive<br />
Self-Adhesive<br />
Mechanically<br />
Fastened<br />
Mechanically<br />
Fastened<br />
July 2009 Chapter 5 – Water/Damp-Proofing Page 115
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