A building or structure needs waterproofing, as concrete itself is not watertight. The conventional system of waterproofing involves 'membranes' applied to the positive, or exterior side of the below grade foundation wall. A watertight building envelope relies on the application of one or more layers of membrane that act as a barrier between exterior water and the building structure.
This barrier will create a lasting dry basement, and will also enhance air quality in your home or building. New membrane materials seek to overcome shortcomings in older methods like damproofing. Generally, new technology in waterproofing membranes relies on polymer based materials that are extremely adhesive and can stretch to bridge small cracks on a foundation.
This barrier will create a lasting dry basement, and will also enhance air quality in your home or building. New membrane materials seek to overcome shortcomings in older methods like damproofing. Generally, new technology in waterproofing membranes relies on polymer based materials that are extremely adhesive and can stretch to bridge small cracks on a foundation.
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Exterior Waterproofing is critical in producing a water tight building envelope. Our exterior waterproofing of choice is a fluid applied continuous waterproofing membrane. Our waterproofing membranes are water based, rubberized asphaltic emulsion. They are non-solvent and low VOC. Standard application is one 40 mil dry coat, multiple coat application available upon request.
No. Walls, footings, and cold joint must be completely dry for us to apply our spray on membrane. Work is weather dependent. No. Walls, footings, and cold joint must be completely dry for us to apply our spray on membrane, chances are they are still wet from the downpour we just had. The concrete must be dry for us to apply the membrane and for it to cure on the wall.
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Beca Sutcliffe
Dec 07, 2021
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As a contractor, it seems like these days it's so difficult to find people who show up on time, and finish their scope of work in a timely fashion. All American showed up on time, and when the previous subcontractor still wasn't quite done getting out of the way, he went to another job and came back to mine in a couple of hours instead of just leaving and rescheduling as most would. We discussed what I wanted, and he performed it properly. Cassie, who handled scheduling went above and beyond to accomodate my time frame and help me get the job done. In a world that seems to lack customer service
Morgan Cassell
Mar 03, 2021
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Customer service leaves much to be desired. The office RARELY answers their phone and when they do the representative is rude and unaccommodating. There is little communication between the office and workers in the field as the office never seems to know what is going on. The weatherproofer has not shown up on time to appointments, does not communicate when he plans to show up (or not), and their lack of attention has pushed my project back several days. Work that was supposed to be completed last Wednesday is still pending. I HOPE they show up tomorrow and complete the work but I have little confidence
Brian Harper
Feb 22, 2021
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