Different types of waterproofing for different areas of residential use. Waterproofing is a key element, it provides value and longevity to a structure hence should be looked at with proper attention and intent. Different areas of structure such as basements, lift pits, terrace each have a different waterproofing methodology and this article aims as helping understand these.

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What are the different types of waterproofing?

1. Liquid Applied Waterproofing and the following types:
   • Acrylic
   • Latex
   • Cementitious
2. Preformed Membrane has the following types:
   • Bitumen
   • PVC
   • Bentonite
3. Crystalline
4. Spray Applied
   • Foam
   • Polymer

What are the different application areas for waterproofing?

1. Basements
2. Lift Pits
3. Swimming Pool
4. Sewage Treatment Plant
5. Underground Tank /Overhead Tank
6. Flower bed
7. Terrace Waterproofing
8. Podium Waterproofing
9. Service Area / Refuge Area
10. Over deck insulation
11. Kitchen
12. Toilet waterproofing (without sunk)
13. Toilet waterproofing (with sunk)
14. Overhang
15. Efflorescence preventing system.

Now let us look at waterproofing systems for each of the above application areas.

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Please do note at this point that this is an academic exercise and does not promote any brand. Any additions and suggestions to the list below are welcome, here.

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1. Basement
   1. Bentonite Waterproofing
   2. Crystalline Waterproofing
   3. Box type Waterproofing
   4. APP membrane Waterproofing
2. Lift Pits
   1. Cementitious Waterproofing Membrane
   2. Efflorescence free coating
3. Swimming Pool
   1. Crystalline Waterproofing Membrane
   2. Efflorescence free coating
4. Sewage Treatment Plant
   1. Efflorescence free coating
5. Underground Tank / Overhead Tank
   1. Efflorescence free coating
6. Flower Beds
   1. Cementitious Waterproofing
7. Terrace Waterproofing
   1. Cementitious Waterproofing
   2. Acrylic Waterproofing
   3. App Membrane Waterproofing
8. Service area / Refuge area
   1. Cementitious Waterproofing
9. Overdeck
   1. Cementitious Waterproofing
   2. Acrylic Waterproofing
10. Kitchen
    1. Cementitious Waterproofing
    2. Acrylic Waterproofing
11. Toilet (without sunk)
    1. Cementitious Waterproofing
12. Toilet (with sunk)
    1. Cementitious Waterproofing
13. Overhang
    1. Cementitious Waterproofing
14. Efflorescence Preventing System
15. Roof Garden
    1. Cementitious Waterproofing
    2. PU Membrane Waterproofing

Hope you enjoyed our article on Types of waterproofing and its applications in different areas.

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