Building a basement waterproofing is an important engineering task, and a variety of measures need to be taken to ensure the waterproofing effect. Here are some commonly used basement waterproofing methods:
Choose a waterproofing material: It is important to choose a waterproofing material that is suitable for the basement environment. Commonly used waterproof materials include waterproof concrete, waterproof coatings, membranes, etc. It is necessary to select the right material according to the actual situation of the basement and ensure that it has durability, water resistance and adhesion.
Base treatment: The basement base layer needs to be treated before the waterproofing material can be applied. Remove dust, oil and other impurities from the surface of the base layer to make its surface smooth, clean and solid. For the cracks, holes and other problems of the base layer, it is necessary to repair and level.
Apply waterproof material: According to the construction requirements of the selected waterproof material, use a suitable method to apply. For waterproof coatings, methods such as brushing, spraying or scraping can be used;For waterproofing membranes, the adhesive method can be used. When applying, you need to ensure that the coating is uniform and thick, leaving no gaps and dead spots.
Set up a drainage system: In order to reduce the humidity in the basement, an effective drainage system needs to be installed. Drainage ditches, seepage wells and other facilities can be set around the basement ground to lead the seepage water out of the basement and discharge into the municipal drainage system. At the same time, facilities such as drainage strips or drainage pipes can be set up on the basement wall to drain the seepage water on the wall.
Maintenance management: After the basement waterproofing project is completed, regular maintenance management is required. Regularly check the integrity of the waterproof material, and repair or replace it in time if damage or aging is found. At the same time, drainage facilities should be cleaned regularly to ensure that they are unobstructed. In the process of basement use, damage to the wall and ground should be avoided, and damage to the waterproof layer should be avoided.
Several aspects that need to be paid attention to during the construction process:
Professionalism of the construction team: It is important to choose a construction team with experience and professional skills. They can master the performance and construction skills of waterproof materials, and can ensure the construction quality of waterproof projects.
Follow the construction specifications and processes: The relevant construction specifications and processes should be followed during construction, and no process should be changed or skipped at will. For example, when applying waterproof coatings, it is necessary to apply them according to the specified number of brushes and thicknesses to ensure the quality of the coating.
Control the construction environment: The construction environment has a great impact on the quality of waterproofing projects. The construction environment should be ensured to be dry and well ventilated, and the construction should be avoided in a humid environment. At the same time, the construction temperature and humidity should be controlled to ensure that the performance of the waterproof material is fully utilized.
Material storage and management: Waterproofing materials have special requirements for storage and management. It should be stored in accordance with the storage requirements of the material manual to avoid aging caused by moisture, exposure to the sun or long-term storage. At the same time, the management of materials should be strengthened to avoid mixing or misusing materials.
Quality inspection and acceptance: After the completion of the waterproof project, quality inspection and acceptance are required. The tightness of the waterproof project can be tested by means of closed water test to ensure that there is no leakage. At the same time, the appearance quality inspection should be carried out to ensure that the coating surface is flat, smooth, free of bubbles, warping and other problems. The detected problems should be dealt with in time to avoid leaving hidden dangers.
In short, the construction of basement waterproofing is a systematic engineering task, which needs to be started from many aspects and strictly control the construction quality. Only by taking scientific and reasonable methods and measures can we ensure the long-term effectiveness of the basement waterproofing project and provide guarantee for the safe use of the building.