Waterproofing drains with white tank

Waterproofing type 3 of 4

Types of waterproofing:

Shallow bed waterproofing layer
Waterproofing with membrane
Waterproof concrete tanking
Bituminous waterproofing coating or membrane tanking

Compliant waterproofing in buildings made of waterproof concrete

Waterproof concrete tanking (German “white tank”) is a term used to describe a construction method where the floor slab and outer walls of a structure form a closed “tank” made of waterproof concrete so that no additional sealing of the outer surfaces is necessary. This construction method is regularised by the EN 206-1 and DIN 1045-2 standards and the “Waterproof concrete structures” guidelines (WU-Richtlinie) issued by the Deutscher Ausschuss für Stahlbeton (German Committee for Reinforced Concrete (DafStb)). Floor drains which are used in parts of waterproof concrete structures in contact with the ground must be waterproofed separately according to the respective use case.

Waterproofing waterproof concrete according to use case

Floor drains which are used in parts of waterproof concrete structures in contact with the ground must be waterproofed separately according to the respective use case.

With shallow bed waterproofing layer

If the upper section on the screed and the drain body have to be sealed
For procedure, refer to sealing drains with shallow bed waterproofing layer

Waterproofing using a membrane

If the upper section on the unfinished floor and the drain body have to be sealed
For procedure, refer to waterproofing drains with membrane

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