Basement Waterproofing Update
Best practice design, common issues and solutions, available systems, and a look at the standards
Tue
22
Tue 22 Apr 5:00 PM
Online
150 Mins
April
Basement waterproofing is one of the most demanding aspects of waterproofing
practice. Flooding of basements, even those designed to keep the water out, is all too common.
There are a multitude of products and methods on the market that claim to keep water out, but most of us know from experience that this is not always the case.
The application of waterproofing membranes in below ground situations is often misunderstood by documenters, as is the application of site drainage to reduce hydrostatic pressure and to try to limit the amount of water that a below ground structure is exposed to.
Our panel will discuss the following:
Karl Wootton
With a 35-year career in the waterproofing and remedial repair industry, Karl is a highly experienced specialist in the field of waterproofing systems for both new construction and remedial actions for failed waterproofing and cladding installations.
Karl’s experience spans the supply, technical specification and application of waterproofing and protective coatings as well as inspecting and auditing to designing and implementing waterproofing solutions. Having worked with stakeholders on all sides of a project to provide the highest quality service and solutions. Karl is also an active committee member for a number of organisations including Standards Australia, ASTM International and Treasurer for the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.
Geoff Hanmer
Geoff is an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Adelaide, and Honorary Professional Fellow at UTS and the Managing Director of Arina, an architectural consultancy. ARINA has run design competitions for many Australian universities (including UNSW) and statutory authorities, including the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority.
Geoff is a registered architect and writes on construction and buildings both contemporary and historical. He has taught and researched construction at UTS and UNSW for over 20 years.
practice. Flooding of basements, even those designed to keep the water out, is all too common.
There are a multitude of products and methods on the market that claim to keep water out, but most of us know from experience that this is not always the case.
The application of waterproofing membranes in below ground situations is often misunderstood by documenters, as is the application of site drainage to reduce hydrostatic pressure and to try to limit the amount of water that a below ground structure is exposed to.
Our panel will discuss the following:
- What do designers follow as a standard and when will Australia have a belowground standard to follow?
- How is basement waterproofing designed and why it often goes wrong?
- What level of waterproofing protection is required in basements?
- What types of waterproofing systems are available - how do I know which one I need?
- What are the pitfalls of various belowground waterproofing systems?
Karl Wootton
With a 35-year career in the waterproofing and remedial repair industry, Karl is a highly experienced specialist in the field of waterproofing systems for both new construction and remedial actions for failed waterproofing and cladding installations.
Karl’s experience spans the supply, technical specification and application of waterproofing and protective coatings as well as inspecting and auditing to designing and implementing waterproofing solutions. Having worked with stakeholders on all sides of a project to provide the highest quality service and solutions. Karl is also an active committee member for a number of organisations including Standards Australia, ASTM International and Treasurer for the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.
Geoff Hanmer
Geoff is an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Adelaide, and Honorary Professional Fellow at UTS and the Managing Director of Arina, an architectural consultancy. ARINA has run design competitions for many Australian universities (including UNSW) and statutory authorities, including the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority.
Geoff is a registered architect and writes on construction and buildings both contemporary and historical. He has taught and researched construction at UTS and UNSW for over 20 years.
April