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Method Statement For Application of Waterproofing Membrane

The method statement describes the proper application of a waterproofing membrane to prevent water penetration into underground concrete structures. It involves preparing the surface, applying primer, laying two layers of modified bituminous membrane with overlaps using a torch, protecting applied areas, and inspecting before subsequent works. Safety precautions and required equipment are also outlined.

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Method Statement For Application of Waterproofing Membrane

The method statement describes the proper application of a waterproofing membrane to prevent water penetration into underground concrete structures. It involves preparing the surface, applying primer, laying two layers of modified bituminous membrane with overlaps using a torch, protecting applied areas, and inspecting before subsequent works. Safety precautions and required equipment are also outlined.

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Method Statement for Application of

Waterproofing Membrane
The purpose of the method statement for application of waterproofing
is to prevent the water to percolate or penetrate into any underground
concrete members. When the water penetrates into the sub-grade
concrete-like foundation such as mat foundation, footing, tie beam,
etc. the steel reinforcement that embedded in the concrete would
corrode due to a chemical reaction caused by water and the structure
would eventually fail.

Application of waterproofing especially for large structures would have


to be strictly supervised by a quality engineer in order to prevent
failure of application or nonconformity to the quality procedure.
In this method statement for application of waterproofing membrane,
we’ll be going to use the membrane type waterproofing, this type
of waterproofing is advisable for structures like high-rise buildings
which has a deeper foundation where water pressure is extremely
high.

Here is the method statement for application of waterproofing


membrane.

1. Title
Method Statement for Application of Waterproofing Membrane
2. Purpose and scope
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the measures
and ways of the proper application of waterproofing membrane in our
project. Work shall be carried out as per the drawing and project
specifications.
3. Work procedure
1. Work preparation and application of primer:
 Any undulations or protrusions on the surface would be
removed in order to obtain a smooth surface. The surface
must be thoroughly cleaned and free from dust, dirt loose
materials, oil or grease.
 50x50mm size fillet made of cement-sand (1:3) mix would
be placed along corners of walls or neck columns and any
other junctions.
2. Application
 For horizontal waterproofing membrane application. Two
layers of 4mm thick modified bituminous membrane shall be
laid fully torched on blinding concrete with a minimum of
100m end laps and 150mm side laps.
 The blinding surface shall be primed with the primer
recommended by the manufacturer of the membrane prior to
placing the membrane. Prior to succeeding works, the
applied primer shall be inspected by the Engineer 24 hours
after the placement.

Primer Application
 Waterproofing membrane installation shall be performed
using cylinder fed propane gas torch, trowel to seal the
seams of the membrane and knife for cutting.
 The membrane is then placed in the correct torching on
position then re-rolled for about half of its length without
changing its orientation.
 The membrane is then un-rolled again and torched on
pressing the melted area against the substrate.
Membrane Application
 Repeat till the entire length of the membrane is bonded
firmly onto the surface then the second membrane is laid in
the same way with an overlap of 150mm at the end and
100mm at the side.
 An extra length of minimum 300mm of the horizontal
membrane shall be left to carry up the vertical surface to
maintain continuity of the membrane and be protected as
above.
 For vertical application, two layers of 4mm thick modified
bituminous waterproofing membrane shall be applied to all
vertical surfaces of gunited shoring or blockworks wall.
 Before applying the waterproofing membrane, concrete
surfaces shall be primed with primer recommended by the
manufacturer of the membrane but then again it should be
inspected by the Engineer 24 hours after the placement.
 The extra portion of 300 mm of the horizontal membrane
left shall be turned up and wrapped on to the vertical primed
surfaces. The continuity of the membrane shall be
maintained by minimum laps of 150mm.
 The membrane on the exposed external vertical surfaces
shall be carried up to a minimum of 150 mm above the
finished ground level (i.e. sidewalk, parapet, etc.) and tucked
into a continuous groove provided for the same and secured
firmly with approved sealant/mastic recommended by the
manufacturer of the membrane.
 The membrane fixed on the gunited or concrete wall shall
be protected from any damage due to rebar fixing,
formworks, concreting of the raft, retaining wall works with
approved type protection board fixed to the membrane.
 All areas of the membrane exposed above ground shall be
protected with appropriate flashing.
 Inspection would be submitted for approval of the Engineer.
 Before fixing of steel reinforcement for foundation, the
membrane shall be covered by one layer of polythene sheet
and poured with 50 mm thick layer of cement-sand screed.

Polythene Sheet Above Membrane


4. Safety
1. All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction as set
out in project safety plan and municipality rules and regulations.
All safety recommendations as advised by the approved sub-
contractor.
2. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff or laborers.
3. Provide lighting when working at night.

Note:

Please ensure that all safety precautions are addressed on this


method statement for application of waterproofing membrane. And
ensure all the attachments are attached before submission to the
engineer for approval.
5. Equipment and tools
1. Bobcat or JCB
2. Wheel borrow
3. Metal tape
4. Torch
5. knife
6. Materials and references
1. Modified Bitumen Membrane
2. Specification Section – Waterproofing
3. Drawings

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