Understanding waterproofing technology is essential for making smart decisions about your venue’s most critical building envelope systems. Our technical resource library is developed by our team of licensed professional engineers and certified waterproofing consultants to provide actionable guidance for facility managers, project owners, architects, and specifiers.
Waterproofing System Guides
Stadium Deck Membrane Selection Guide
Choosing the right waterproofing membrane for your stadium deck involves evaluating dozens of variables: traffic loading, substrate condition, expected movement, UV exposure, chemical resistance requirements, available installation window, and long-term maintenance expectations. Our membrane selection guide walks you through each variable and provides a decision matrix to help you narrow your options to the systems best suited to your specific conditions. This guide covers hot-applied rubberized asphalt, sheet-applied membranes, cold-applied liquid systems, polyurethane traffic coatings, and polyurea spray systems.
Expansion Joint System Guide
Expansion joints are the most frequently failed element in stadium waterproofing systems. Our expansion joint guide covers joint design fundamentals, movement calculation, sealant material selection, backup rod sizing, and the most common installation errors that lead to premature failure. Whether you are specifying new joints or repairing failed ones, this guide provides the technical foundation you need to make the right decisions.
Concrete Repair Methods Guide
Not all concrete repairs are created equal. Selecting the wrong repair method — or applying the right method to poorly prepared concrete — guarantees early failure. Our concrete repair methods guide covers condition assessment techniques, repair material selection, surface preparation requirements, and quality control procedures. We cover epoxy injection, cementitious repair mortars, polymer-modified overlays, and electrochemical treatments.
Specification Resources
How to Write a Waterproofing Specification
A poorly written waterproofing specification is the leading cause of project failures that have nothing to do with the contractor’s workmanship. Our specification writing guide covers the essential elements of a complete waterproofing spec: scope definition, system performance requirements, material standards, surface preparation requirements, application procedures, quality control, and warranty terms. We include guidance on common specification pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Evaluating Contractor Proposals
Comparing waterproofing contractor proposals is notoriously difficult because no two contractors specify the same systems in the same way. Our proposal evaluation guide helps you establish an apples-to-apples comparison framework, identify scope gaps and assumptions, evaluate contractor qualifications, and assess the true long-term value of competing proposals. This guide has helped venue owners save millions of dollars by identifying the right contractor — not just the lowest bidder.
Maintenance Resources
Annual Inspection Checklist
Regular inspection is the most cost-effective investment you can make in your stadium’s waterproofing systems. Our annual inspection checklist guides facility maintenance staff through a systematic inspection of all waterproofing system components — deck membranes, expansion joints, sealants, flashings, drains, and wall penetrations — and helps them identify conditions that require professional attention before they become serious problems.
10-Year Waterproofing Maintenance Plan Template
Proactive maintenance planning is essential for managing waterproofing costs and avoiding catastrophic failures. Our 10-year maintenance plan template provides a framework for scheduling inspections, minor repairs, system renewals, and major restoration projects in a way that smooths out capital expenditures and keeps your systems performing at their best throughout their service life.
Request Our Technical Resources
Contact our team to request any of our technical guides in PDF format. All resources are provided free of charge to facility managers, owners, and project teams. We also offer personalized consulting to help you apply these resources to your specific project conditions. Contact us today and let our technical experts help you make the right waterproofing decisions for your venue.