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Waterproofing Concrete: Crack Size Matters, Crack Bridging Capacity

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In concrete, there are voids and cracks that waterproofing systems must compress against to be functional. This is relevant, particularly regarding poorly consolidated substrates which is inherent to shotcrete.  Swellable membranes such as Bentonite often do not achieve the 24 lbs. of compression per square foot required to achieve watertight functionality, when installed in conjunction

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IIBEC Technical Advisory No. 018-2019 (updated 2021) Electronic Leak Detection

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Re-post from iibec.orgTITLE: Electronic Leak Detection DESIGNATION: IIBEC-TA-018-2019 (updated 2021) OBJECTIVE: To provide information on the methods and qualifications for electronic leak detection testing used for installed roofing and waterproofing systems.DISCLAIMER: This Technical Advisory is intended to serve only as a general resource and to identify potential issues for consideration by industry professionals. Each person

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Pendry Hotel and Condo Complex Opens on Sunset Strip

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Re-post of original article from labusinessjournal.com The long-awaited Pendry, a large hotel and condominium development positioned on the Sunset Strip at the site of the former House of Blues, has partially opened. The property’s 149 hotel rooms started taking reservations April 2 while its 40 condos are slated to open in June. Clad in digital

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The Importance Of Waterproofing and Site Integrity – Keeping Priceless Works Of Art Safe

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Terra-Petra has been selected to perform Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing by BEST Contracting Services for the project improvements at the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Testing will take place at the podium planters, with an estimated 4 move-ins where Hot Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing will be installed as part of the site

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