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It’s All AboutIt’s All Aboutthe the SystemSystem
presented by:presented by:
Ron Jackson, F.E.Ron Jackson, F.E.Fenestration Analysis & Design, LLCFenestration Analysis & Design, LLC
350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508N350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508NWashington, D.C. 20024Washington, D.C. 20024
Waterproofing:Waterproofing:
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
NecessaryNecessary The basic function of the building envelope The basic function of the building envelope
is to protect interior spaces from the is to protect interior spaces from the surrounding environment.surrounding environment.
Water penetration is a big threat to the Water penetration is a big threat to the structural integrity and performance of the structural integrity and performance of the building envelope.building envelope.
Today's SpecificationsToday's SpecificationsCall for High PerformanceCall for High Performancefrom Windows and Doorsfrom Windows and Doors
Yet water infiltration occurs Yet water infiltration occurs most often because of the most often because of the installationinstallation..
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
AnticipatingAnticipating How water can get into the buildingHow water can get into the building
What it does once insideWhat it does once inside
How to get it out efficientlyHow to get it out efficiently
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
UnderstandingUnderstanding The potential for water infiltrationThe potential for water infiltration
How windows and doors interface with the wallsHow windows and doors interface with the walls
Proper application of tape and membrane Proper application of tape and membrane systemssystems
Compatible products can create a System to Compatible products can create a System to control watercontrol water
Sealing of the wall system is criticalSealing of the wall system is critical
Know the ZonesKnow the Zones
Wet ZoneWet Zone
Dry ZoneDry Zone
Drainage PlaneDrainage Plane
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
SpecifyingSpecifying Tape and membrane systemsTape and membrane systems
FlashingsFlashings
Sealing systemsSealing systems
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
SpecifyingSpecifying Windows and doors with tested water Windows and doors with tested water
resistanceresistance
Subsills and trim compatible with the Subsills and trim compatible with the windows and doorswindows and doors
Installation details that ensure high Installation details that ensure high resistance to water infiltrationresistance to water infiltration
Waterproofing isWaterproofing is
CommunicatingCommunicating Emphasize the importance of a water Emphasize the importance of a water
management Systemmanagement System
Provide guidance and documentation to Provide guidance and documentation to ensure proper installationensure proper installation
Field test an installed sample of the Field test an installed sample of the System before construction startsSystem before construction starts
Waterproofing isWaterproofing isField TestingField Testing
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Secrets for Successful Secrets for Successful WaterproofingWaterproofing
Insist on compatible productsInsist on compatible products
Know the components of your SystemKnow the components of your System
Know how your System interfaces with Know how your System interfaces with wall componentswall components
Do not bet on any single element workingDo not bet on any single element working
Understand the consequences of failureUnderstand the consequences of failure
Anticipate incorrect installationsAnticipate incorrect installations
When it comes toWhen it comes to Waterproofing...Waterproofing...
Remember:Remember:
It's All AboutIt's All Aboutthe the System!System!
Thank You.Thank You.
Ron Jackson, F.E.Ron Jackson, F.E.Fenestration Analysis & Design, LLCFenestration Analysis & Design, LLC
350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508N350 G. Street S.W. Suite # 508NWashington, D.C. 20024Washington, D.C. 20024