WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to identify and characterize waterproofing systems. A bibliographic research was carried out, and information relevant to the scope of the object of the study was collected. It was understood that there are several waterproofing systems and that the use of each of them is related to the area to be waterproofed in order to avoid pathological manifestations. Performing a waterproofing project is of considerable relevance, because, with it, it is possible to define the specification of the waterproofing material, as well as describe the procedures to be performed, among other definitions. The waterproofing project should be part of the building process, because, specifying the waterproofing systems for each environment, it is possible to reduce costs with possible corrective maintenance related to pathologies. It is concluded that waterproofing systems are fundamental to protect the building and that it is relevant the elaboration of the building waterproofing project.