Dampproofing (Revised)

Division
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Section
07150 Dampproofing
Part 1: General
1 01
Summary
The work covered by this section consists of providing all plant, labor and materials
and performing all operations to provide resistance to ground moisture penetration
through foundations, walls and similar surfaces subject to high humidity, dampness,
and direct water contact, but not subjected to hydrostatic pressure.
1 01 01
Section Includes
01.0 Dampproofing of walls, ground slabs, and foundations
2.0
Dampproof courses
03.0 Dampproofing of movement joints

04.0 Protection of damp-proofing
05.0 Drainage panels
06.0 Penetrations, transitions and closures in the context of the damp-proofing
1 01 04
Related Sections
03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete
04200 Masonry
07900 Joint Sealers
1 02
References
1 02 01
Applicable Standards
1 02 01 04
USA Standards
1 02 01 04 01
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM D 41: 94
Standard specification for asphalt primer used in roofing,

dampproofing, and waterproofing
ASTM D 43: 00
Standard specification for coal tar primer used in roofing,

ASTM D 173: 97
Standard specification for bitumen-saturated cotton

fabrics used in roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 226: 97
Standard specification for asphalt-saturated organic felt

used in roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 227: 97
Standard specification for coal-tar-saturated organic felt

used in roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 449: 89
Specification for asphalt used in dampproofing and

waterproofing
ASTM D 450: 96
Specification for coal-tar pitch used in roofing,

Dampproofing | Division
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ASTM D 1079: 01
Standard terminology of terms relating to roofing,

waterproofing, and bituminous materials
ASTM D 1227: 95
Standard specification for emulsified asphalt used as a

protective coating for roofing
ASTM D 1327: 97
Standard specification for bitumen-saturated woven

burlap fabrics used in roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 1668: 97
Standard specification for glass fabrics (woven and

treated) for roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 2178: 97
Standard specification for asphalt glass felt used in

roofing and waterproofing
ASTM D 2581: 01
Standard specification for Polybutylene (PB) plastic

molding and extrusion materials
ASTM D 2823: 90
Standard specification for asphalt roof coating
ASTM D 4068: 01
Standard specification for chlorinated Polyethylene

(CPE) sheeting for concealed water-containment
membrane
ASTM D 4479: 00
Standard specification for asphalt roof coating

asbestos free
ASTM D 4551: 96
Standard specification for poly (Vinyl/Chloride) (PVC)

plastic flexible concealed water-containment membrane
ASTM D 4637: 96
Standard specification for EPDM sheet used in

single-ply roof membrane
ASTM D 6162: 00
Standard specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene

(SBS) modified bituminous sheet materials using a
combination of polyester and glass fiber reinforcements
ASTM D 6163: 00

(SBS) modified bituminous sheet materials using glass
fiber reinforcements
ASTM D 6164: 00

(SBS) modified bituminous sheet materials using
polyester reinforcements
ASTM E 329: 00
Standard specification for agencies engaged in the

testing and/or inspection of materials used in
construction.
British Standards
BS 743: 70 (91)
Specification for materials for damp-proof courses,

(partially replaced by BS 6398(83), BS 6515(84), and
BS 8215(91)
BS 2000-49+58: 93
Methods of Test for Petroleum and its Products
BS 6100 -
Glossary of building and civil engineering terms
BS 6100 1.0: 99
General and miscellaneous
BS 6100 - 1.3.1: 98
Walls and cladding
BS 6100 - 1.3.2: 97
Roofs and roofing
BS 6100 - 1.3.3: 97
Floors and ceilings
BS 6100 - 2
Civil engineering
BS 6100 - 2.2.2: 99
Substructures and foundations
BS 6398: 83
Specification for bitumen damp-proof courses for

masonry
BS 6515: 84 (96)
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1 02 01 08
German Standards
DIN 7864:
Sheets of elastomers for waterproofing
DIN 7864 - 1: 84
Terms of delivery
DIN 16729: 88
Ethylene copolymer bitumen (ECB) roofing felt and

waterproofing sheet, requirements
DIN 16737: 86
Chlorinated polyethylene (PE-C) roofing felt and

waterproofing sheet with woven fabric inner layer
DIN 16738: 92
Plastic sheets for waterproofing made of high density

polyethylene (PE-HD)
DIN 16935: 88
Polyisobutylene (PIB) waterproofing sheet
DIN 16937: 88
Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P) waterproofing

sheets compatible with bitumen, requirements
DIN 16938: 86
Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P) waterproofing

sheet incompatible with bitumen, requirements
DIN 18190 4: 75
Waterproof sheeting for the waterproofing of buildings;

waterproof sheeting with inlay of metal foil; definition,
designation, requirements (Amendment 1992).
DIN 18195 -
Water-proofing of Buildings
DIN 18195 - 1: 83
Principles, definitions, attribution of water proofing types

(Amendment 1998).
DIN 18195 - 2: 83
Materials (Amendment 1998)
DIN 18195 - 3: 83
Requirements to the ground and working properties of

materials (Amendment 1998).
DIN 18195 - 4: 83
Damp-proofing against moisture from the ground

Design and workmanship (Amendment 1998).
DIN 18195 - 8: 83
Waterproofing over movement joints
DIN 18195 - 9: 86
Penetrations, transitions, and closures
DIN 18195 - 10: 83
Protective layers and protective measures
DIN 52129: 77
Uncoated bitumen sheeting; term and definition,

designation, requirements
DIN 52130: 85
Bitumen roof sealing sheets; term and definition,

designation, requirements
DIN 52131: 95
Torch - on bitumen felt, requirements and testing
DIN 52132: 96
Polymeric bitumen roofing felt, requirements and testing
DIN 52133: 95
Torch-on polymeric bitumen felt, requirements and

testing
DIN 52143: 85
Bitumen roofing sheets with glass fiber matting; term and

definition, designation, requirements
Canadian Standards
CGSB 37-GP-56M: 80
1 02 02
Specification for polyethylene damp-proof for masonry
Standard for: membrane, modified, bituminous,

prefabricated, and reinforced for roofing
Codes
BS 6576: 85
Code of practice for installation of chemical damp-proof

courses
BS 8000 -
Workmanship on building sites
BS 8000 4: 89
Code of practice for waterproofing
BS 8102: 90
Code of practice for protection of structures against

water from the ground, (partially replaces CP 102:73)
BS 8215: 91
Code of practice for design and installation of dampproof courses in masonry construction
CP 102: 73 (78)
Code of practice for protection of buildings against water

from the ground, (partially replaced by BS 8102(90), and
BS 8215(91)
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Definitions
1 03 01
Technical Terms
Asphalt - a mixture of bitumen with a substantial proportion of inert mineral matter
(sometimes used for the same definition as bitumen)
Asphalt felt - an asphalt saturated felt
Asphalt mastic - a mixture of asphaltic material and graded mineral aggregate that
can be poured when heated, but requires mechanical manipulation to apply
Asphalt fillet - Triangular strip of asphalt formed at internal angles as an independent
operation
Bitumen a viscous liquid, or a solid, consisting essentially of hydrocarbons and their
derivatives, which is soluble in carbon disulfide; and is substantially non volatile and
softens gradually when heated
Bituminous - containing or treated with bitumen. Examples: bituminous concrete,
bituminous felts and fabrics, bituminous pavement
Bituminous emulsion - (1) a suspension of minute globules of bituminous material in
water or in an aqueous solution; (2) a suspension of minute globules of water or of an
aqueous solution in a liquid bituminous material (invert emulsion)
Bitumen felt - Fiber based sheet material saturated with bitumen
Cant strip - a bevelled strip used under flashing to modify the angle at the point where
the waterproofing membrane meets any vertical element
Cap flashing - see flashing
Coal tar a dark brown to black cementitious material produced by the destructive
distillation of coal
Coal tar pitch a dark brown to black, solid cementitious material obtained as
residue in the partial evaporation or distillation of coal tar
Counter flashing - formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall,
curb, pipe, roof-top unit, or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a
base flashing and its associated fasteners
Dampproofing - treatment of a surface or structure to resist the passage of water in
the absence of hydrostatic pressure
Damp-proof membranes materials resistant to liquid penetration but not subjected
to hydrostatic water pressure
Damp-proof courses materials resistant to liquid penetration generally in strip form
and fixed within uprising structures e.g. masonry walls.
Felt - a flexible sheet manufactured by the interlocking of fibers with a binder or
through a combination of mechanical work, moisture, and heat. Felts are
manufactured principally from vegetable fibers (organic felts), glass fibers (glass fiber
felts); other fibers may be present in each type
Fine granule surfaced bitumen felt - Bitumen felt, the base of which is impregnated
and/ or coated with bitumen and surfaced on both sides with fine granular material
Flashing - the system used to seal membrane edges at walls, expansion joints,
drains, gravel stops, and other places where the membrane is interrupted or
terminated. Base flashing covers the edges of the membrane. Cap or Counterflashing
shields the upper edges of the base flashing
Fusion welding - in the fusion welding process, both the underlying surface and the
side of the tightly wrapped sheet for fusion welding that faces the underlying surface
shall be adequately treated in order to ensure satisfactory bonding
Membrane - a flexible or semiflexible water-proofing, whose primary function is the
exclusion of water
Metal foil faced bitumen felt - Bitumen felt, the base of which is impregnated and/ or
coated with bitumen, the upper surface being finished with embossed metal foil
bonded to it and the under surface with fine granular material
Mockup - a full sized structural model built for study, and testing
Primer - a thin liquid applied to a surface to improve the adhesion of heavier
applications of damp-proofing layers and to absorb dust
Protective (protection) layers - layers which protect the waterproofing or
dampproofing of buildings durably against damaging influences of static, dynamic and
thermal nature.
Reinforced membrane a waterproofing membrane reinforced with felts, mats,
fabric, or chopped fibers
Sealant - a mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments used to fill and seal joints where
moderate movement is expected.
Sheet, sheeting - see membrane
Substrate - the surface upon which the waterproofing membrane is placed
Surface conditioner - see primer
Tanking - see waterproofing
Torch-on heat bonding using a gas torch
Type I joints - Joints for slowly progressing movements and for movements which
occur once only, or which seldom reoccur, such as settlement movements or changes
in length due to seasonal temperature fluctuations
Type II joints - Joints for rapidly progressing movements or for movements which
occur frequently, such as movements due to varying imposed loads, or changes in
length due to daily temperature fluctuations.
Waterproofing - treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water
under hydrostatic pressure
Waterproofing emulsion - an intimate mixture of bitumen and water, with uniform
dispersion of the bitumen or water globules, usually stabilized by an emulsifying agent
or system
1 03 02
Abbreviations
PYE = polymeric bitumen modified with rubber
PYP = polymeric bitumen modified with thermoplastic
1 04
System Description
1 04 02
Performance Requirements
Unless otherwise indicated, deliver and install the damp-proofing system and, at any
time, comply with basic principles including but not limited to the following:
Damp-proofing against ground moisture shall protect buildings, structures and building
components against ground moisture impinging from outside, and shall also protect
the underground wall components against seepage water which does not become
dammed up. The damp-proofing shall be insensitive to natural waters and to waters
arising out of solution from concrete or mortar
Damp-proofing against ground moisture shall not suffer any impairment of its
protective action as a result of the anticipated movements of the building components
due to shrinkage, temperature fluctuations or settlement.
Damp-proofing shall be capable to carry the expected compressive loads
perpendicular to its plane and shall maintain its shape stability at high ambient
temperatures.
Penetrations, transitions and closures shall be designed and manufactured so that the
requirements to be met by the damp-proofing material and those to be met with
respect to stresses due to the action of water are fulfilled. Their functions shall remain
despite any structural movement.
Protective layers shall be capable of protecting the damp-proofing against damaging
influences of static, dynamic and thermal nature. The type of protective layer to be
adopted shall be appropriate to resist the anticipated stresses and other local
conditions and factors. Movements and deformations of the protective layers shall not
damage the damp-proofing. Where joints in the structure exist, joints shall be provided
at the same locations in solid protective layers.
Protective measures shall be provided as temporary protection to the damp-proofing
during the progress of construction work.
Protective layers and protective measures shall be in accordance with rules defined in
DIN 18195-10 or an equivalent Standard.
Damp-proofing of movement joints shall be designed and installed to prevent water
penetrating through the joints into the structures. The damp-proofing of movements
joints shall be according to requirements established in DIN 18195-8 or an equivalent
Standard. The damp-proofing shall be capable of absorbing the anticipated stresses
arising from any joint movements including changes in temperature.
The damp-proofing shall be made up of layer(s) according to requirements defined in
DIN 18195-4, NRCA Waterproofing Manual, or an equivalent Standard, and taking in
consideration manufacturers recommendations.
See Table 1, Annex 6 for typical examples of damp-proofing depending on various
damp-proofing materials.
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Submittals
Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Section 1300:
1 05 01
Product Data
Product data including manufacturers certificates of for each item to be furnished,
temperature range for application, manufacturers installation instructions and
maintenance instructions shall be provided. Manufacturers installation instructions
shall indicate all special procedures and perimeter conditions requiring special
attention.
1 05 02
Shop Drawings
The Contractor shall provide number of copies as required by the Engineer, each
signed by him. Working drawings shall indicate damp-proofing membrane used,
number of layers, special joint or termination conditions, penetrations, transmissions,
closures, protective layers, and conditions of interface with other materials.
1 05 03
Samples
Samples of all materials used for damp-proofing shall be submitted to the Engineer
prior to installation for approval.
1 05 04
Quality Control Submittals

Records and reports of Contractors Internal Q.C.
Records and reports of Contractors External Q.C.
1 06
Quality Assurance
1 06 01
Qualifications
1 06 01 01
Qualifications of Manufacturers
Products used in the work of this Section shall be produced by manufacturer regularly
engaged in manufacture of damp-proofing materials with a history of successful
production acceptable to the Engineer.
1 06 01 02
Qualifications of Installers
Use adequate number of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced
in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified
requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of work.
The Installers shall be specialized in performing the work of this Section with minimum
three years of documented experience unless otherwise agreed.
1 06 01 03
Qualifications of Contractors Site Supervisors

Contractors site supervisor(s) shall have knowledge of referenced standards and at
least five (5) years of documented experience in work similar in design, material, and
extent to that indicated for the Project.
1 06 03
Certifications
Provide Third Party certificates issued by an authorized and independent agency or
laboratory where indicated.
1 06 04
Quality Control
At all times material and workmanship procedures will be subject to inspection by the
Engineer. Such inspections and tests will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for
providing material and execution of work in compliance with the specified
requirements. Any work found defective or which is not in accordance with approved
drawings and specification shall at once be corrected.
If any leaking has been found during field Q.C., see ref. 3 04, damp proofing must at
once be repaired.
1 06 04 01
Internal Quality Control

Contractors internal Quality Control shall include but not be limited to:
- Checking suppliers tests certificates and certificates of compliance to conform to
specification and referenced standards prior to installation.
- Checking suppliers delivery tickets for compliance with supply order and
specification.
- Checking that surfaces to receive damp-proofing are smooth, dry and clean.
- Checking the thickness of damp-proofing felts/ membrane and number of layers
applied.
- Checking that time for curing between applications is proper.
- Checking that surfaces previously applied are dry and clean before applying new
layers.
- Checking that treated surfaces are protected where indicated.
- Checking installation of damp proofing.

- Checking that welds and lap joints of damp-proofing membranes made in situ are
tightened, see field quality.
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Delivery, Storage and Handling
1 07 01
Packing and Shipping

Materials shall be delivered in manufacturers original, unopened rolls or containers
with label intact and legible stating the manufacturers brand names, and identification
of all items.
1 07 02
Storage and Protection

All materials shall be stored at building site strictly according to manufacturers
instructions.
All materials shall be kept dry prior to and during application. Rolls or containers shall
be stacked horizontally and parallel to each other on a smooth surface, protected from
direct sunrays and covered to protect from rain or dust.
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Special Warranty
The Contractor shall provide a warranty indicating manufacturers and workmanship
warranty completed in Employers name and starting from date of final hand-over for
the duration of 10 years
Part 2: Products
2 01
General
All Damp-proofing materials shall provide effective protection against ground moisture,
aggressive soils acids, sulfates, and chlorides.
All Damp-proofing materials shall maintain shape stability at high ambient
temperatures.
Damp-proofing sheets and membranes shall have dimensional stability, high tear
strength, puncture and impact resistance as required by the indicated Standard(s).
2 02
Dampproofing Materials
2 02 01
Bituminous Liquids
2 02 01 01
Cold Applied Bituminous Liquids

Cold applied bituminous liquid shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the
requirements and tolerance level of:
01.0 DIN 18195-2,
01.1 bitumen solution without filler
01.2 bitumen solution with filler
01.3 bitumen emulsion
02.0 ASTM D 1227; emulsified asphalt,
02.1 type I; not applicable
02.2 type II; emulsified asphalt prepared with chemical emulsifying agents and
containing mineral fillers
02.3 type III; emulsified asphalt prepared with mineral colloid emulsifying agents,
without fibrous reinforcement
02.4 type IV; emulsified asphalt prepared with mineral colloid emulsifying agents
and containing fibers other than asbestos
ASTM 4479, type II; asbestos-free asphalt coating
04.0 ASTM 2823, type II; asphalt coating
2 02 01 02
Hot Applied Bituminous Liquids

Hot applied bituminous liquid shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the
01.0 DIN 18195-2,
01.1 bitumen without filler
01.2 bitumen with filler
02.0 ASTM D 449, Type I; Asphalt
2 02 01 03
Knifing filler (cold applied)

Knifing filler shall be of quality complying with the requirements and tolerance level of
DIN 18195-2, or equivalent
2 02 02
Bitumen Sheets
2 02 02 01
Uncoated Bitumen Sheets

Uncoated bitumen sheet shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the
01.0 DIN 52129, Type R 500 N, or equivalent.
2 02 02 02
Bitumen Sealing Sheets

Bitumen Sealing Sheets/ membranes shall be of quality indicated below, complying
with the requirements and tolerance level of:
01.0
ASTM D 173, base membrane material: woven cotton fabrics, average

net mass 340 g/m2
02.0
ASTM D 226, base membrane material: organic felt,
02.1
type I
02.2
type II
03.0
ASTM D 227, base membrane material: organic felt
04.0
ASTM D 1327, base membrane material: woven burlap fabrics,

average net mass 330 g/m2
05.0
ASTM D 1668, base membrane material: glass fabrics
06.0
ASTM D 2178, base membrane material: glass mat (felt),
06.1
Type III
06.2
Type IV
07.0
DIN 52143/roof sheets/, Type V 13, or equivalent. Base membrane

material: glass fibers mat, average net mass 60 g/m2
08.0
DIN 52130/ roof sealing sheets/
08.1
type J 300 DD, base membrane material: jute hessian with a nominal
mass of minimum 300 g/m2
08.2
type G 200 DD, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric
with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/m2
08.3
type PV 200 DD, base membrane material: polyester mat with a

nominal mass of minimum 200 g/m2
09.0
DIN 18190 / sealing sheets/
09.1
type J 300 D, base membrane material: jute hessian with a nominal

mass of minimum 300 g/m2
09.2
type G 220 D, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric

with a nominal mass of minimum 220 g/m2
09.3
type AL 0,2 D, base membrane material: aluminum strips of thickness

0,2 mm
09.4
type Cu 0,1 D, base membrane material: copper strip of thickness 0,1

mm
09.5
type PETP 0,03 D, base membrane material: Polyethylenterephthalat

foil of thickness 0,03 mm
10.0
BS 6398,
10.1 class A, with hessian base
2 02 02 03
10.2
class B, with fiber base
10.3
class C, not applicable
10.4
class D, with hessian base laminated with lead
10.5
class E, with fiber base laminated with lead
10.6
class F, not applicable
Bitumen Sheets for Torch-On Application/ Fusion Welding

Bitumen sheet shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
and tolerance level of:
01.0
DIN 52131,
01.1
type J 300 S 4, base membrane material: jute hessian with a nominal

mass of minimum 300 g/m2, membrane thickness 4 mm
01.2

mass of minimum 300 g/m2, membrane thickness 5 mm
01.3
type G 200 S 4, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric,

membrane thickness 4 mm
10
01.4
type G 200 S 5, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric,

membrane thickness 5 mm
type PV 200 S 5, base membrane material: polyester mat, membrane thickness 5

mm
type V 60 S 4, base membrane material: glass fiber mat, membrane thickness 4
mm
2 02 02 04
Modified Bitumen Membranes (APP - Modified)

The bitumen shall be modified by blending with atactic polypropylene (APP).
Modified bitumen membrane (APP-modified) shall be of quality indicated below,
complying with the requirements and tolerance level of:
2 02 02 05
01.0
CGSB 37-GP-56M,
01.1
Grade 1,
01.2
Grade 2,
01.3
base membrane material: non-woven polyester
01.4
base membrane material: non-woven fiberglass
01.5
base membrane material: non-woven polyethylene
01.6
base membrane material: non-woven polypropylene
02.0
DIN 52133 - PYP (torch-on applied membrane),
02.1

mass of minimum 300 g/m2, thickness 4 mm
02.2

mass of minimum 300 g/ m2, thickness 5 mm
02.3
type G 200 S 4, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric

with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2, thickness 4 mm
02.4

with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2, thickness 5 mm
02.5
type PV 200 S 5, base membrane material: polyester mat with a

nominal mass of minimum 200 g/m2, thickness 5 mm
Modified Bitumen Membranes (SBS - Modified)

The bitumen shall be modified by blending with styrene butadiene styrene (SBS)
thermoplastic elastomer as the primary modifier.
Modified bitumen membrane (SBS-modified) shall be of quality indicated below,
complying with the requirements and tolerance level of:
01.0
ASTM D 6162 - base membrane material: combination of polyester

fabric and glass fiber,
01.1
type I, Grade S, minimum thickness 1,8 mm.
01.2
type II, Grade S, minimum thickness 2,0 mm.
02.0
ASTM D 6163 - base membrane material: glass fiber,
02.1
02.2
type II, Grade S, minimum thickness 2 mm.
03.0
ASTM D 6164 - base membrane material: polyester fabric,
03.1
03.2
type II, Grade S, with minimum thickness 2,9 mm.
04.0
DIN 52133 - PYE (torch-on applied membrane),
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04.1

mass of minimum 300 g/ m2, membrane thickness 4 mm
04.2

mass of minimum 300 g/ m2, membrane thickness 5 mm
04.3

with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2, membrane thickness 4
mm
04.4

with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2, membrane thickness 5
mm
04.5
type PV 200 S 5, base membrane material: polyester mat with a

nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2, membrane thickness 5 mm
05.0
DIN 52132 PYE / Polymeric bitumen roofing felt/,
05.1
type J 300 DD, base membrane material: jute hessian with a nominal
mass of minimum 300 g/ m2,
05.2
type G 200 DD, base membrane material: textile glass woven fabric
with a nominal mass of minimum 200 g/ m2
05.3
type PV 200 DD, base membrane material: polyester mat with a

nominal mass of minimum 200/250 g/ m2
2 02 03
Plastic Membranes
2 02 03 01
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticized) Membranes

The membrane shall be able to be bonded together and watertight during its lifetime.
The bonding procedure shall be in compliance with manufacturers recommendations.
PVC membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
2 02 03 02
01.0
DIN 16937, membrane compatible with bitumen,
01.1
membrane thickness 1,2 mm.
01.2
01.3
02.0
DIN 16938, membrane not compatible with bitumen,
02.1
membrane thickness 1,2 mm
02.2
02.3
03.0
ASTM D 4551
(PIB) Polyisobutylene Membranes

PIB membranes shall be of high-molecular Polyisobutylene including and shall permit
the production of damp-proof joints by solvent welding.
PIB membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
2 02 03 03
01.0
DIN 16935,
01.1
01.2
(ECB) Ethylene Copolymer Bitumen Membranes

ECB membrane shall be made of ethylene copolymer bitumen with or without
additives.
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ECB membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
2 02 03 04
01.0
DIN 16729,
01.1
type 1(T1): made of basic materials,
01.2
type 2(T2): made of basic material, but including additives,
01.3
backed with non-woven roving,
01.4
unbacked,
01.5
01.6
01.7
01.8
(CPE) Chlorinated Polyethylene Membranes

CPE membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
2 02 03 05
01.0
DIN 16737 Polyethylene-chlorinated (PE-C),
01.1
01.2
01.3
02.0
ASTM D 4068
(CSPE) Membranes
CSPE membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
1.0
2 02 03 06
ASTM D 4068
Polyethylene Membranes (HDPE)

Provide HDPE membrane of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
01.0
BS 6515,
02.0 DIN 16738 /PEHD/
2 02 04
Vulcanized Rubber Membrane

The membrane shall be capable of being bonded together for making watertight field
splices in compliance with manufacturers instructions.
2 02 04 01
EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene-diene Terpolymer) Membrane

EPDM membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
01.0
ASTM D4637, Type I,
01.1
grade 1,
01.2
grade 2,
01.3
class U (unreinforced), membrane overall thickness not less than 1,0

mm
01.4
class SR (internally reinforced), membrane overall thickness not less

than 1,0 mm
02.0
DIN 7864,
13
2 02 04 02
02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
CR (Polychloroprene) Membrane
CR membrane shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements
2 02 04 03
01.0
ASTM D4637, Type II,
01.1
grade 1
01.2
grade 2
01.3
class U (unreinforced), membrane overall thickness not less than 1,0

mm
01.4
class SR (internally reinforced), membrane overall thickness not less

than 0,76 mm
Polybutylene (PB) Membrane

PB membrane shall be complying with the requirements and tolerance level of:
01.0
2 02 09
ASTM D2581
Mastic Asphalt (hot Applied)

Mastic asphalt shall comply with the requirements and tolerance level of DIN 18195-2,
BS 743 or equivalent.
2 03
Sealant/ Joint Fillers

Sealant and joint fillers shall be compatible with the damp-proofing material used.
2 04
Adhesive Materials
2 04 01
Seam Welding Materials

Seam welding materials shall be as recommended by membrane manufacturer.
2 04 02
Surface Conditioner/Primer
Primer shall be used when required by membrane manufacturers site instructions,
and shall be compatible with the substrate.
Surface conditioner or primer shall be of quality indicated below, complying with the
requirements and tolerance level of one of the following Standards, or an equivalent
unless otherwise indicated:
01.0
ASTM D 41, asphaltic primer
02.0
ASTM D 43, creosote primer
03.0
DIN 18195-2, bitumen solution
04.0
DIN 18195-2, bitumen emulsion
05.0
BS 2000: Part 72, BS 8102
06.0
According to membrane manufacturers site instructions
07.0
According to fluid membrane manufacturers site instructions
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2 04 03
Bonding Materials and Topcoating Materials

Bonding materials, sealing and topcoating materials shall be as recommended by the
membrane manufacturer.
Provide material of quality indicated below, complying with the requirements and
tolerance level of one of the following Standards or an equivalent unless otherwise
indicated:
2 04 04
01.0
ASTM D 449
02.0
ASTM D 450
03.0
DIN 18195-2
04.0
BS 8102, BS 2000: Parts 49 and 58
Thinner and Cleaner

Thinner and cleaner shall be as recommended by adhesive manufacturer, and
compatible with the damp- proofing membrane.
2 05
Flashings
Flashings materials shall be provided for all cases when recommended by the
membrane manufacturer. Flashings materials shall be of quality recommended by the
membrane manufacturer.
2 06
Metal Fixing Strips

Metal Fixing strips shall be provided in all cases where flashings shall be used. Metal
fixing strips shall be of quality recommended by the flashing material manufacturer.
2 09
Accessories
2 09 01
Materials for Protective Layers

Material used as protective layer shall be compatible with the damp-proofing and shall
be capable of withstanding stresses of mechanical, thermal and chemical nature
acting on them. Materials shall comply with the requirements of DIN 18195-10 or an
equivalent Standard.
2 09 01 01
Protection Boards
Protection board made of a strong non-woven polyester base which has been
impregnated and coated with a mixture of modified bitumen.
Protecting boards shall be of one of the following types as approved by the Engineer:
2 09 01 02
01.0
biodegradable hardboard,
02.0
polystyrene foam sheet,
03.0
asphalt wood fiberboard,
04.0
bitumen impregnated glass fiberboard,
05.0
with integral drainage channels,
06.0
minimum thickness 6 mm unless otherwise indicated.
Other Protecting Materials

Material shall be suitable for the particular stresses arising in each case, and comply
with the requirements of DIN 18195-10 or an equivalent Standard.
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Part 3: Execution
3 01
General Examination
Before commencing installation of damp-proofing, check and make sure that the
following apply:
- base is suitable finished and structurally sound.
- substrate is sufficiently smooth and even textured.
- substrate is sufficiently dry, clean and not contaminated with oil or other
deleterious materials.
- the surfaces which join vertical and horizontal construction shall allow for practical
lapping and jointing of membranes
- before general laying commences check that any chases required have been cut
and service penetrations have been provided and prepared.
- waterstops have been installed where indicated.
3 02
General Preparation
Provide suitable equipment designed for heating bitumen and asphalt, as close as
practicable to the work position and so sited and protected that materials can be
processed safely.
A working space outside the walls of not less than 600 mm shall be allowed in case of
externally applied damp-proofing.
The site shall be kept dry until the structure has been completed. Dewatering or
pumping from carefully arranged sumps with appropriate drainage channels shall be
continued whilst work in progress and until all loading coats have hardened.
Surfaces to receive damp proofing shall be prepared in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Apply surface conditioner or primer at a rate as recommended by manufacturer.
Protect primed surfaces from rain until dry. Areas left exposed for over 24 hours shall
be re-primed.
Joints in the substrate shall be sealed before commencing any damp-proofing work.
3 03
Installation
3 03 01
General
All outside surfaces of foundation slabs on ground and external walls in contact with
soil shall receive damp proofing as indicated. The work shall comply with requirements
given in NRCA Waterproofing Manual, or DIN 18195, or BS 8000-4, BS 8102, or
another equivalent Standard.
Damp-proofing shall be installed only if the prevailing weather conditions are unlikely
to have any adverse effect on the material, unless precautions have been taken to
ensure that any such effect is precluded.
The damp-proofing by means of membranes shall be made up of layers as indicated
and taking in consideration manufacturers recommendations.
Apply membranes and all associated accessories in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
There shall be enough time between applying successive layers or coats, taking into
account manufacturers instructions.
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3 03 02
Workmanship
3 03 02 01
Horizontal Damp-proofing Courses in Masonry Walls

The damp-proofing courses shall consist at least of one layer. The support faces for
the damp-proofing courses shall be leveled.
The damp-proofing courses, unless otherwise is indicated, shall not be bonded with
adhesive. They shall overlap at the joints by not less than 20 cm.
See guidelines in Tables 1 and 2, Annex 6.
3 03 02 02
Damp-proofing of External Wall Surfaces

The sealing arrangements used shall be extended over their entire length to meet the
horizontal damp-proofing courses. Protective measures or protective layers for the
damp-proofed wall surfaces shall be provided where indicated. See Clause 3 03 06.
3 03 02 03
Damp-proofing of Flooring Surfaces

A layer of concrete or an equally stable and rigid base shall be provided as underlying
surface for the damp-proofing. The finished damp-proofing arrangements shall be
protected against mechanical damage by means of protective layers where indicated.
See Clause 3 03 06.
3 03 03
Installation Methods
The Contractor shall follow the given installation instructions unless otherwise
indicated or required by manufacturers requirements.
3 03 03 01
Loosely Laid
Damp-proofing membrane shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
The membrane shall be stretched to remove any wrinkles and bubbles.
Items protruding to or penetrating through membrane shall be sealed to provide a
watertight connection.
Counter flashing membrane material shall be installed where necessary.
Flexible flashings shall be installed as indicted.
Flashings shall be sealed to membrane and adjoining surfaces as indicated in
Sides and ends shall be lapped in accordance with membrane manufacturers
instructions.
Edges and ends of membrane shall be overlapped and sealed by one or more of the
following methods:
- Solvent welding of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Heat welding of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Contact tape of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Contact adhesive of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
3 03 03 02
Adhesive Bonded
Primer shall be applied to the substrate, if required by the damp-proofing
Damp-proofing membrane shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
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The membrane shall be stretched to remove any wrinkles and bubbles. Hot applied
asphalt bitumen damp-proofing sheets shall be pressed firmly into bitumen.
Items protruding to or penetrating through membrane shall be sealed to provide
watertight connections.
Flexible flashings shall be installed as indicated.
Flashings shall be sealed to membrane and adjoining surfaces as required by
instructions.
Edges and ends of membrane shall be overlapped and sealed by one or more of the
following methods:
- Solvent welding of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Heat welding of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Contact tape of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
- Contact adhesive of minimum width 75 mm unless otherwise indicated.
3 03 03 04
Torch-On Application
Damp-proofing membranes shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
The membrane shall be stretched to remove any wrinkles and bubbles.
The underside of the membrane shall be torched just enough to superficially melt the
bitumen. Excessive heating may damage the reinforcement.
Overlaps should be reheated from the top and resealed with a trowel to ensure seam
integrity.
instructions.
Items protruding to or penetrating through membrane shall be sealed to provide
watertight connections.
Flexible flashings shall be installed as indicted.
Flashings shall be sealed to membrane and adjoining surfaces as required by
3 03 04
Damp-proofing over Movement Joints

Installation of damp-proofing over movement joints shall comply with requirements
established in DIN 18195-8, or an equivalent Standard.
3 03 05
Damp-proofing at Penetrations, Junctions and Ends

Installation of damp-proofing at penetrations, junctions and ends shall be in
accordance with membrane manufacturers instructions, working drawings and as
specified in DIN 18195-9, or an equivalent Standard.
3 03 06
Protection Layers
Protection layers, which are applied onto the finished damp-proofing, shall be put in
place immediately after completion of the damp-proofing.
Protection layers shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions,
working drawings, DIN 18195-10 or an equivalent Standard.
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In case that drainage panels are in place, the protection layer(s) shall be placed
against the drainage panels. The joints shall be butt, and sealed.
3 03 07
Drainage Panels
Installation of drainage panels shall be in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Drainage panels shall be placed to direct water downward.
Joints in drainage panels shall be watertight.
3 04
Field Quality Control

The Engineer and the Contractor shall jointly check the installation of damp-proofing,
prior to follow-up work.
Welds and lap joints of plastic damp-proofing membranes made in situ shall be tested
for tightness according to rules in DIN 18195-3, or an equivalent Standard.
3 07
Protection/Protective Measures
Protect all works to ensure that it remains without damage at time of handing over.
Protective measures shall be provided as temporary protection to the damp-proofing
during the progress of construction work. They shall be suitably adapted to the
duration of the relevant stage of construction.
Protective measures shall be in accordance with requirements specified in DIN
181951-10, or an equivalent Standard.
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Part 4: Method of Measurement

4 01
General
The quantities to be paid for will be measured in place or determined from drawings.
Work measured by area shall be measured flat. No allowance will be made for
overlaps.
Work measured by length shall be measured net and no allowance will be made for
overlaps.
Where work is measured by area no deduction will be made for openings not
exceeding 1 m2.
4 02
Units of Measurement
Measuring of works will be based on the following units:
Area (m2), accounted for separately:
- Damp-proofing
- protection layers
- drainage panels
Length (m), accounted for separately:
- accessories like flashings, cappings and metal fixing strips
- damp-proofing of movement joints
Number of items, accounted for separately:
- penetrations, transitions and closures in the context of the damp-proofing
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Part 5: Basis of Payment

5 01
General
Payment will be made for complete work including furnishing all damp-proofing
materials, equipment, tools, storage facilities, all labor, coordinating work with other
trades, checking, examination, testing, quality assurance, cleaning and protective
measures.
Material or work, which does not conform to specification, shall be removed or
replaced at Contractors expense.
5 02
Ancillary Works to be included in the Unit Price Rates

Refer to 07100 Part 5 : Basis of Payment
The following ancillary works shall be included in the unit price rates:
01.0
Scaffolding, re-excavation of working spaces outside walls
02.0
Preparation of samples as required by the Engineer
03.0
Preparation of mock-ups as required by the Engineer
04.0
The finished work will include but not be limited to internal and
external corners, seam jointing, different attachment methods, counter
flashing, expansion joints and control joints.
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Annex: Tables and Figures

6 01
Tables
Table 1: Number of layers for the damp-proofing depending on various damp-proofing
materials (DIN 18195-4)
Continued
Number of layers/coats
Horizontal damp courses in walls
bitumen roofing sheets in accordance with DIN 52143 or approved equal
bitumen sealing sheets in accordance with DIN 18190 or approved equal
bitumen roofing sealing sheets in accordance with DIN 52130 or approved

equal
Plastic sealing sheets:

DIN 16935 or approved equal
Damp-proofing of external wall surfaces
bituminous liquid, in accordance with DIN 18195-2 Or approved equal
One layer thick at least
one coat of primer applied

cold plus
Installation
Loose, not be
bonded with
adhesive
The coating shall

exhibit cohesive and
completely covering
layer which shall
adhere firmly to the
underling surface.
cold -- -- - hot -- -- --
not less than three coats

not less than two coats
Knifing fillers to be applied cold , in accordance with DIN 18195-2 or

approved equal
not less than two coats plus

one coat of primer applied
cold.
uncoated bitumen sheeting, in accordance with DIN 52129 or approved equal

bitumen roofing sheets in accordance with DIN 52143 or approved equal
bitumen sheets for fusion welding , in accordance with DIN 52131, DIN
52133 or approved equal

PIB, in accordance with DIN 16935 or approved equal
ECB, in accordance with DIN 16729 or approved equal
PVC-P, in accordance with DIN 16937, 16938 or approved equal
PE-E, in accordance with DIN or approved equal
The wall shall be prepared

by one coat of primer
applied cold plus one layer
thickness. In case of
uncoated bitumen sheeting,
top coating shall be provided
in addition.
The sheets shall be

bonded with
adhesive compound.
Bitumen sheetings
for fusion welding
may also be laid by
welding process.
The wall shall be prepared

by one coat of primer
applied cold, or adhesive
compound. The sheet shall
be applied in single layer
thickness.
The sheets shall be

bonded by flame
fusion process, loos
with mechanical
fasteners, or with
adhesive compund.
EPDM, in accordance with DIN 7864 or approved equal
//
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Table 1: continued
Damp-proofing of flooring surfaces
Uncoated bitumen sheeting, in accordance with DIN 52129 or approved

equal
Bitumen roofing sheets, in accordance with DIN 52143 or approved equal
At least one layer thickness.
Bitumen sealing sheets, in accordance with DIN 18190, DIN 52132 or

approved equal
Bitumen sheets for fusion welding , in accordance with DIN 52131, DIN
52133 or approved equal
Mastic asphalt
Not less than 0,7 cm thick.

PIB, in accordance with DIN 16935 or approved equal
ECB, in accordance with DIN 16729 or approved equal
PVC-P, in accordance with DIN 16937, 16938 or approved equal
PE-C, in accordance with DIN 16737 or approved equal
At least one layer thickness.

PIB sheets shall be covered
over with protective layer.
EPDM, in accordance with DIN 7864 or approved equal
The sheets shall be

laid loose or bonded
at points, or bonded
over the entire
surface. Uncoated
bitumen sheets shall
be coated on the
underside with a
layer of adhesive
compound apllied
hot, and also be
provided with a top
coating. Overlaps
shall be bonded over
their entire surfaces,
or welded.
The sheets shall be

laid or bonded onto
the underlying
surface. Overlaps
shall be welded.
Table 2: Minimum quantities for the application or consumption of damp-proofing and adhesive
materials applicable by brushing on or by knifing (DIN 18195-4)
Damp proofing and adhesive

materials
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Density
of solids
kg/m3
Primers
Bitumen solution
1,0
Bitumen emulsion
1,0 to 1,1
Top coating materials to be applied cold
Bitumen solution
1,0 to 1,6
Bitumen emulsion
1,1 to 1,3
Top coating materials to be applied hot
Bitumen, with or without filler
1,0 to 1,8
Knifing fillers to be applied cold
Bitumen solution or emulsion
1,3 to 2,0
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt
1,3 to 1,8
Quantity
consumed
kg/m2
Quantity
of solids
kg/m2
Number of
work-ing
sequences or
operations
0,2 to 0,3
0,2 to 0,3
1
1
1,0 to 1,6
1,1 to 1,3
3
3
2,5 to 4,0
1,3 to 2,0
9,0 to 13
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6 02
Figures
6 02 01 Example of damp-proofing of buildings without basement

(DIN 18195-4)
Fig. 1-a: Flooring with a sub-floor ventilation space
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Fig. 1-b: low-lying floor
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6 02 02 Example of damp-proofing of buildings with basement

DIN 18195-4)
Fig. 2-a: Buildings with masonry walls on strip footings
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Fig. 2-b: Buildings with masonry walls on strip footings
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Fig. 2-c: Buildings with masonry walls on raft foundation

Fig. 2-d: Buildings with concrete walls on raft foundation
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03.0 Dampproofing of movement joints

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Standard specification for asphalt primer used in roofing,

Standard specification for coal tar primer used in roofing,

Standard specification for bitumen-saturated cotton

Standard specification for asphalt-saturated organic felt

Standard specification for coal-tar-saturated organic felt

Specification for asphalt used in dampproofing and

Specification for coal-tar pitch used in roofing,

07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Standard terminology of terms relating to roofing,

Standard specification for emulsified asphalt used as a

Standard specification for bitumen-saturated woven

Standard specification for glass fabrics (woven and

Standard specification for asphalt glass felt used in

Standard specification for Polybutylene (PB) plastic

Standard specification for asphalt roof coating

Standard specification for chlorinated Polyethylene

Standard specification for asphalt roof coating

Standard specification for poly (Vinyl/Chloride) (PVC)

Standard specification for EPDM sheet used in

Standard specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene

Standard specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene

Standard specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene

Standard specification for agencies engaged in the

Specification for materials for damp-proof courses,

Methods of Test for Petroleum and its Products

Glossary of building and civil engineering terms

General and miscellaneous

Walls and cladding

Roofs and roofing

Floors and ceilings

Substructures and foundations

Specification for bitumen damp-proof courses for

07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Sheets of elastomers for waterproofing

Ethylene copolymer bitumen (ECB) roofing felt and

Chlorinated polyethylene (PE-C) roofing felt and

Plastic sheets for waterproofing made of high density

Polyisobutylene (PIB) waterproofing sheet

Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P) waterproofing

Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P) waterproofing

Waterproof sheeting for the waterproofing of buildings;

Principles, definitions, attribution of water proofing types

Materials (Amendment 1998)

Requirements to the ground and working properties of

Damp-proofing against moisture from the ground

Waterproofing over movement joints

Penetrations, transitions, and closures

DIN 18195 - 10: 83

Protective layers and protective measures

Uncoated bitumen sheeting; term and definition,

Bitumen roof sealing sheets; term and definition,

Torch - on bitumen felt, requirements and testing

Polymeric bitumen roofing felt, requirements and testing

Torch-on polymeric bitumen felt, requirements and

Bitumen roofing sheets with glass fiber matting; term and

Specification for polyethylene damp-proof for masonry

Standard for: membrane, modified, bituminous,

Code of practice for installation of chemical damp-proof

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