Waterproofing membrane for basements.

Let us see some standards what they say about the Waterproofing membrane for basements as per BS 8102:

Let see which standards talks about the which products as waterproofing membrane:

Films made for high molecular mass high density polyethylene (HM HDPE) and medium molecular mass high density polyethylene (MM HDPE) are being increasingly used for packaging, agriculture and construction purposes. HDPE films have many advantages such as high shear and tensile strength, good barrier properties, high rigidity and area high service temperature. They are mainly used for packaging, agriculture, operations including construction work and related applications. Of late, HM HDPE films are also being used for canal lining purposes.

Indian standard IS 10889 - prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test for high density polyethylene (HDPE) films. Below are some brief details:

Protection materials are required over all waterproofing to prevent damage from back-fill, reinforcing chairs, and construction traffic, unless the membrane system incorporates an integral protection layer. Protection also is required where membranes terminate above grade and may be exposed to ultra-violet light. Materials for protection include: asphalt composition boards, plastic drainage panels, low density expanded polystyrene boards, and extruded polystyrene insulation. Low density expanded polystyrene boards and some types of plastic drainage panels are not suitable for protection on horizontal surfaces. Protection materials are loose-laid on horizontal membranes and attached to vertical membranes with compatible adhesives. They should be installed as soon as possible after the membrane, or each portion of it, is completed or water tested......  ASTM D 5898 – 96 Page No 1.

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