Significance and Use

Designers and installers of waterproofing systems may consult this guide for a discussion of important elements of the use of cold liquid-applied waterproofing membranes and associated elements of construction. This guide is not intended to serve as a specification for waterproofing installation.

Long-term performance of waterproofing with a separate wearing course is important because of the substantial difficulty in determining the location of leakage and in removing overlying materials to make repairs.

Refer to Guide C 1471 for application on below grade walls and vertical surfaces.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes the use of a high solids content, cold liquid-applied elastomeric waterproofing membrane that meets the criteria in Specification C 836 , in a waterproofing system subject to hydrostatic pressure for building decks over occupied space where the membrane is covered with a separate protective wearing course.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

C836 Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course

C920 Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C1193 Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

C1299 Guide for Use in Selection of Liquid-Applied Sealants

C1471 Guide for the Use of High Solids Content Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane on Vertical Surfaces

C1472 Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width

D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials--Sponge or Expanded Rubber

D1751 Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types)

D1752 Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and Recycled PVC Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction

D5295 Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems

D5957 Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations

D6134 Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheets Used in Waterproofing Systems

D6451 Guide for Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board

D6506 Specification for Asphalt Based Protection Board for Below-Grade Waterproofing

E1907 Guide to Methods of Evaluating Moisture Conditions of Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Floor Coverings

American Concrete Institute Standard

Keywords

joint; membrane; waterproofing; wearing course; Decks; Elastomeric waterproofing membranes; Installation--roofing/waterproofing; Roofing materials/applications; Roofing membranes; Waterproofing materials/applications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.060 (Rubber); 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

DOI: 10.1520/C0898_C0898M-09

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ASTM C898 / C898M