Specialized Waterproofing Systems

Local Experts on Waterproofing in the New Orleans Area

Southeast Waterproofing’s faces the challenges presented when applying waterproofing to buildings in and around New Orleans. With the processes in place and the Southeast Waterproofing Team, then those challenges to waterproofing can be overcome.

Waterproofing Specialties

Applying our years of experience and knowing the tricks-of-the-trade are what sets us apart. We have offer our services to clients in the New Orleans since 1945.

Below grade waterproofing services

High pressure water cleaning
Chemical cleaning
Waterproof traffic deck coating
Epoxy grouting
Mastic waterproofing
Clear waterproofing repellent application
High build polymer coating
Cementious coating
Epoxy coating
Neoprene coating
Epoxy/urethane traffic expansion joints
High performance sealant installation
Stripe grouting
Mask grouting
Expansion joint installation
Between slab membranes
Urethane concrete deck coatings
Tuckpointing

Specialized Waterproofing

Elevator pit waterproofing – Elevator pit waterproofing is notoriously difficult. Spaces are confined, and the elevator pit is lower and more likely to be in the water table.Increase durability Protect against corrosion at the same time as waterproofing

Below grade waterproofing

Below grade waterproofing is available for areas below ground level. If you have a below ground deck or a basement, you’re going to need to consider a below grade waterproofing coating. Water can easily get in these places and are extremely vulnerable to moisture or flooding. Without waterproofing, you could deal with major floor deterioration issues down the road that becomes expensive to fix.

When considering below grade waterproofing, you have three several types to consider. You also need to focus on a proper drainage system, which comes with distinct options.

To give you a clearer example of where below grade waterproofing gets used, it goes far beyond application in residential homes. You’ll often see it used for foundation walls, or slabs-on-grade. In public places, it’s often applied on plaza decks designed below ground level.

On public buildings or apartments, you’ll see it used on planters or even green roofs. Sumps and elevator pits are other places, especially during the construction phase of major buildings. Any slabs in a building or home typically means below grade waterproofing becoming necessary to avoid future water damage.

No matter where you need this type of waterproofing done, it’s time to think about which system you’ll need: Positive side, negative side, or blind side.

Positive Side Waterproofing

You’ll see positive side waterproofing done on the exterior of all buildings. It’s going to require access to the outside face of any building or home. Although this is something that’s not always possible.

In scenarios where it’s not possible, you may need to consider negative or blind-side options. Nevertheless, if you can do positive side waterproofing, it’s usually more advantageous because it’s in a more visible spot. Any defects you encounter in the waterproofing membrane are easier to inspect this way over the other methods.

Here are some things to consider with positive side waterproofing:

Work with your waterproofing team to select the best possible waterproof material.
Ask if you need insulation as well.
Consider vapor barriers and if they’re necessary.
You may need drainage to keep excess water out of the area.

Negative Side Waterproofing

As the alternative to positive side waterproofing, you’ll be applying this only to inner surfaces. It’s not the best possible solution because the structure where you’re applying the compound could move or crack over time.

When this occurs, you may need to go back in and apply more waterproofing to repair the damage in future years. With a customized application that easy to apply, it’s not necessarily a burden.

Blind Side Waterproofing

This option usually goes on the underside of structural slabs. Blind-side waterproofing only occurs when you have property line issues or various space limitations on where you can apply the coating.

Design considerations here are the same for the positive side, including figuring out whether drainage is a feasible option to assure water stays away.

Drainage

Once you successfully apply below grade waterproofing to your home or building, usually water drainage is also necessary.

French drains are often used, as are under-slab drainage systems. In addition to these, consider drainage boards, or footing drains. Sump pumps are also a must if the area is completely flat.