Safety Is Top Priority When Working in Confined Spaces

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on May 28, 2020 9:15:00 AM

The construction industry faces many safety challenges as the work environment is always changing in response to the specific job at hand. One of the most challenging environments is working within confined spaces. There are numerous safety regulations in place meant to keep construction workers safe.

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Topics: CIM 1000 Premix, Concrete coating, CIM Concrete Waterproofing, Potable Water Tank, Concrete Waterproofing, CIM industries, Water Treatment

The Role of Consultants in the Waterproofing Industry

Posted by Dean Linthicum on Jan 7, 2020 1:15:00 PM

The importance of a well-built building structure is often taken for granted until failures start to appear. These deficiencies can be minor or major, but the results are often catastrophic. This is why consultants play an important role in the waterproofing industry and may add in saving you money in the long run. They add an extra quality assurance check before construction or after a roof or deck fails.

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Topics: Concrete coating, CIM Industry, CIM Concrete Waterproofing, Concrete Sealant, waterproofing

3 Steps to Tie Cold, Liquid Applied Waterproofing with Hot, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes

Posted by Douglas Campbell on Aug 6, 2019 10:00:00 AM

The most common method employed to tie into an existing hot rubberized asphalt system is to use more hot applied asphalt. This involves using hot kettles and can present some jobsite challenges, such as mobilization issues, safety concerns and foul odor. Cold-applied membranes can address all these concerns. Consult the manufacturer of the cold liquid-applied membrane to verify approval of application procedures. Manufacturers may be able to offer case histories, detail drawings, and application guidelines to help provide technical support needed for tie-in methodology.

Most methods, however, will include the steps listed below.  

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Topics: Concrete coating, CIM Cold Weather Application, Liquid Applied Waterproofing, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes

4 Types of Waterproofing Warranties Explained

Posted by Dean Linthicum on Jan 23, 2019 11:00:00 AM

A waterproofing warranty is a legally binding agreement which a company guarantees that some or all its work will be free of defects, typically for a specific length of time, and is normally approved and signed by both the owner of the project as well as a representative of the company manufacturing the product. A warranty provides for a remedy in case there are certain problems with the product provided to the customer.  The intent is to provide peace-of- mind to the customer, ensure the product is backed by the company and is consistent with claims related to performance and reliability of the product. If you purchase a waterproofing solution and later discover that it’s defective, you can file a claim with the company – assuming the waterproofing solution is still under warranty – to recoup some or all the cost related to the product.  A warranty is essentially a company’s assurance that its product will live up to its claims.

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Topics: Concrete coating, CIM Industry, CIM Concrete Waterproofing, Concrete Waterproofing, Waterproofing tiles

Waterproofing The World Trade Center Fountains

Posted by Nick Leuci on Aug 9, 2018 10:00:00 AM

When designers started to plan what would become North America’s largest man-made waterfalls (World Trade Center Memorial -WTC) in New York City, they faced a number of challenges. One of the biggest concerns was how to contain vast quantities of water while preventing infiltration into underground structures.  

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Topics: Concrete coating, World Trade Center Memorial, Concrete Waterproofing, Concrete Sealant

Smart Tips For Cold Weather Coating Applications That Will Save You Time

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on Feb 8, 2018 11:30:00 AM

It’s common knowledge that colder temperatures can impact the curing of coatings. To achieve the optimum performance properties of the coating, special attention to the manufacturer’s application guidelines is needed.

Applications at colder temperatures, or below the manufacturer’s recommendations, require experienced contractors who are familiar with CIM products. 

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Topics: CIM Documentation, drying concrete, Concrete coating, CIM Cold Weather Application

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